Religious Visa (Type C) (Религиозная виза)

The Religious Visa (Type C) is provided for under the Law of the Republic of Belarus 'On Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons' and the regulations set forth by the Council of Ministers. It fills the gap for clergy, missionaries, and religious workers who need to enter the country for short-term religious activities, maintaining ties with local religious institutions while adhering to national regulations on religious associations.

This visa is for members of religious organizations, clergy, and individuals visiting religious institutions for official purposes. It is distinctive because it necessitates an invitation from a registered Belarusian religious association that has been explicitly approved by the Commissioner for Religious and Ethnic Affairs. This requirement ensures that the applicant's religious activities are conducted within the framework of legally recognized denominations in Belarus.