German Embassy in Minsk
Embassy 
Germany Minsk, Belarus
- Address
- вуліца Захарава 26, 220034 Мінск
- Phone
- +375 17 217-59-00
- Website
- minsk.diplo.de
- Fax
- + 375-17-294 8552
Head of mission: Katrin aus dem Siepen, Chargé d’affaires
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 3 February 2026
The German embassy in Minsk stands at вуліца Захарава 26, 220034 Мінск, in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 9 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Minsk
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Ein Zugang zum Botschaftsgebäude in der ul. Sacharowa 26 ist nur nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung möglich. Die Rechts- und Konsularabteilung mit Visastelle der Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Minsk befindet sich am Standort Prospekt Gazety Prawda 11d, 220083 Minsk. Informationen zu den Öffnungszeiten und der Erreichbarkeit der Rechts- und Konsularabteilung finden Sie hier.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Belarus
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Catholic Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Minsk is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Belarusian citizens
BelarusGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Belarus
GermanyBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus visa for citizens of Germany
Germany requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52,301 | 51,865 | 414 | 0.8% | 95.7% |
| 2024 | 51,841 | 50,459 | 1,340 | 2.6% | 95.7% |
| 2025 | 42,763 | 41,577 | 1,131 | 2.6% | 90.7% |
2025 figures: 42,763 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Minsk, and 41,577 visas were issued. 1,131 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.6%. That is barely different from 2024 (2.6%). Applications fell by 18% compared with 2024 (51,841).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.8% (2023) to 2.6% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Belarus, 2.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 12 Schengen states represented here.
90.7% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Belarus.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Serbia in Minskвуліца Румянцава 4, 220088 Minsk
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Embassy of Poland in MinskWołodarskiego 6, 220030 Mińsk, Minsk
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Embassy of Cuba in MinskЧырвоназоркавая вуліца 13, 220005 Мінск
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Apostolic Nunciature in Minskпраспект Незалежнасці 46Д, 220005 Мінск
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Minsk38, Ispanskaya Street, Khamza District (UAE Embassy), Minsk
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Embassy of Venezuela in Minskвуліца Куйбышава 14, 220029 Мінск
Germany’s other missions in Belarus
- Embassy Branch Office of Germany in Minsk
праспект Газеты Праўда 11Д, 220116 Minsk
Besides the German embassy in Minsk, Germany has 1 other mission in Belarus. Belarus in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Minsk
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Minsk. The head of mission on record is Katrin aus dem Siepen, Chargé d’affaires.
Address and contact
Address: вуліца Захарава 26, 220034 Мінск. The record for the German embassy in Minsk includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Belarus
German citizens do not need a visa for Belarus: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
When the German embassy in Minsk is closed
Expect the German embassy in Minsk to be shut on Catholic Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Minsk
Current procedures for the German embassy in Minsk, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Minsk
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Minsk there are 9 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Minsk?
The German embassy in Minsk is at вуліца Захарава 26, 220034 Мінск.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Minsk?
The German embassy in Minsk is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Minsk open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Minsk do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Minsk closed?
The German embassy in Minsk closes on Belarus’ public holidays, the next being Catholic Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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