Journalist Visa (Type C) (Журналистская виза)

The Journalist Visa (Type C) is established by the Law 'On Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons' and the Council of Ministers' visa regulations, which govern the entry of media professionals. This visa fills the gap for foreign media representatives who need to conduct professional reporting, filming, or news gathering in Belarus, ensuring their activities are transparent and formally recognized by the state.

This visa is for accredited foreign journalists, photographers, and media crew members working on assignment. It is highly distinctive because it requires temporary accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus before the visa can be issued. This process ensures that the applicant is a recognized media professional and that their journalistic activities are conducted in accordance with the accreditation terms granted by the Belarusian government.