U.S. Embassy in Minsk to start issuing visas to Belarusians

MINSK, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Belarusians will be able to apply for a visa to the U.S. in Minsk starting on February 1, Robert Riley, Charge d'affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, told local media on Tuesday.

Belarusian citizens and residents of all ages will be able to apply for any category of U.S. visa in Minsk, the diplomat said, stressing that the U.S. Embassy is able to provide a wide range of visa services in Minsk for the first time in the past 10 years.

The U.S. visa is valid for one year. The cost of the visa is 160 U.S. dollars.