- Address
- 11, place de la Liberté, 220030 Minsk
- Phone
- +375 17 229 18 00
- Website
- by.ambafrance.org
France
Belarus
French Embassy & Consulates in Belarus
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
France is represented in Belarus by 2 missions: an embassy in Minsk and an honorary consulate in Brest. Belarusian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Map: France’s 2 missions in Belarus
Map: France’s 2 missions in Belarus
French Embassy in Minsk
The French embassy is in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, at 11, place de la Liberté, 220030 Minsk. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French honorary consulates in Belarus
- Honorary Consulate of France in Brest
вуліца Гогаля 48, Brest
France has an honorary consulate in Brest; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
France visa for Belarusian citizens
BelarusFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Belarus
FranceBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Belarus
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Belarusian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applicants in Belarus turn to the French embassy in Minsk; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Belarus’ missions in France
Missions of Belarus in France (4)
In return, Belarus has 4 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Belarus
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 2 of them are in Belarus.
Travel to Belarus for French citizens
French citizens do not need a visa for Belarus: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In Belarus, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When French missions in Belarus are closed
French missions in Belarus close on Belarus’ public holidays, the next being October Revolution Day on Saturday 7 November 2026, Catholic Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Belarus?
The French embassy is in Minsk, at 11, place de la Liberté, 220030 Minsk.
Does France have consulates in Belarus?
No career consulate is on record, but France has an honorary consulate in Brest.
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do French citizens need a visa for Belarus?
French citizens do not need a visa for Belarus: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Does Belarus have an embassy in France?
Yes, Belarus has its embassy in Paris, along with 3 other missions in France.