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BLS International begins Belarus visa processing in Mumbai
ET Online | May 4, 2026 10:19 PM CST

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Visa processing for Belarus has commenced in Mumbai following a partnership between the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus and BLS International. This new Visa Application Centre aims to enhance access and streamline the process for Indian travelers seeking to visit Belarus for various purposes, reflecting the growing outbound travel demand from India.

Visa processing for Belarus has started in Mumbai after the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus partnered with BLS International to handle applications, the company said in a statement on May 4.

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The move comes as outbound travel demand from India grows, with the new Visa Application Centre (VAC) aimed at improving access and processing for travellers applying to visit Belarus.

The centre will process visas across categories including transit, tourism, business, study, private visits and participation in cultural, educational, sports and scientific events. The facility has been set up to support application submissions in a managed and secure environment and is located with access to public transport.


New centre aims to improve access for travellers

BLS International said the Mumbai centre is designed to provide a streamlined submission process for applicants. The company added that the service will operate in line with official guidelines.

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“India's outbound travel market is growing at an extraordinary pace, and our responsibility as a global visa facilitation leader is to ensure that every aspiring traveller has access to a seamless, dignified, and efficient visa experience. The commencement of Belarus visa operations in Mumbai is a reflection of that commitment — bringing a new destination within closer reach of Indian travellers while upholding the highest standards of service delivery. At BLS International, we don't just process visas; we open doors to the world,” Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of the company, said,

The company said it will continue to focus on providing an efficient and transparent application process for applicants seeking visas to Belarus.


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