Documents for the Embassy of Belarus: List and Requirements
If you are preparing documents for the Embassy of Belarus or its Consular Section in Poland, first determine which specific service you require. There is no single universal set for passports, certificates, consents, consular registration and other procedures.
This general checklist explains which originals and copies to bring, when an apostille and translation are required, how to prepare an application and where to find the official list for your service.
Documents Required by the Embassy of Belarus
According to the official requirements, applications and forms required for a particular procedure must be completed in advance. All documents required under the applicable regulations must be presented together with photocopies.
First select the service you need, then open its official list and apply the general rules concerning copies, foreign documents, translations and payment.
A passport or the combination of an identity card and biometric passport required for the particular service.
Use the current version and complete it in advance where required.
Bring copies of all documents included in the official list.
Certificates proving family relationships, residence, legal status or other relevant circumstances.
Polish documents normally require an apostille and translation into Russian or Belarusian unless an exception applies.
Payment is made under the embassy's rules after the set has been checked.
Belarusian Consulate: Documents by Type of Service
Choose the required procedure and open its exact document list.
Belarusian Passport
Biometric and non-biometric passports, PP-series passports, replacement and one-time extension require different sets.
Belarusian Passport in Poland →Consular Registration
A separate application and documents confirming identity and relevant legal status are required.
Belarusian Consular Registration →Consents and Notarial Services
Certifying a consent requires personal presence, valid identification and, where necessary, proof of family relationship.
Official Procedure →Criminal Record Certificate
The application and data-processing consent must be completed in advance. Identification and copies are also required.
Official List →Apostille and Translation of Polish Documents
As a general rule, documents issued by competent Polish authorities are accepted if they carry an apostille issued by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, unless the official list for a particular procedure states otherwise.
After apostille, the document must be translated into Russian or Belarusian. In Poland, this may be done by a sworn translator (tlumacz przysiegly). The entire document must be translated, and names and place names must be consistent across all submissions.
Polish Civil Status Records
Official requirements refer to full copies of civil status records, such as a full birth certificate or full marriage certificate. A separate rule may apply if the event was originally registered in Belarus. Always check the selected procedure.
Payment of the Consular Fee and Acceptance of Documents
The consular fee may be paid in cash in euros, with the exact amount and no change, at the Consular Section. Alternatively, after the documents have been checked, the applicant may receive a payment slip for Bank Millennium.
An application is accepted after a complete, correctly prepared set has been submitted and the fee has reached the embassy's account. The fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome.
Checklist Before Visiting the Embassy of Belarus
Passport, consular registration, certificate, consent, signature or copy certification, or another procedure.
Check the form, documents, appointment procedure, opening hours and fee.
Do not rely on photographs stored on your phone. Prepare the complete paper set.
Pay particular attention to documents issued by Polish authorities.
Surnames, first names, dates and place names must match across documents and translations.
Keep receipts, acceptance confirmation and information about the expected result date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Documents for the Embassy of Belarus
What Documents Are Required by the Embassy of Belarus?
The exact set depends on the service. In general, prepare a current form, the documents listed in the official requirements, originals and copies, and apostille and translation for foreign documents unless an exception applies.
Are Copies of Documents Required by the Belarusian Consulate?
Yes. Required documents must be submitted with photocopies. Check the selected service for the number of copies and passport pages required.
Do Polish Documents Require an Apostille?
As a general rule, yes, unless the selected procedure states otherwise. The document must then be translated.
Can a Power of Attorney Be Certified at the Embassy of Belarus?
According to current embassy information, no. Separate procedures remain available for consents and certain other notarial services.
Documents, Embassies and Consulates in Poland
A collection of materials about embassies, consular services, documents and preparation for a visit. Always check the institution's address, opening hours and appointment procedure on its official website.
How to Prepare for a Consular Visit
- Determine the required service.
- Check the official website, appointment system and application form.
- Prepare originals, copies, photographs, translations, apostille and proof of legal status where required.
- Keep appointment confirmation, receipts and a list of accepted documents.