🇧🇾 Belarus · General Residence
Long-stay visa (Type D) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,744 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,744 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €60 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,744.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
“(no monetary threshold stated anywhere on the official MFA visa-types page for the type D long-term visa)”
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ · verified 2026-06-19
Job offer
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Employer sponsor
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/ru_visa_types/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.