The Honorary Consulate of Bahrain in Minsk is a volunteer-run office that assists Bahraini citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Bahraini embassy responsible for Belarus.
Contact Details
| Address | Salamyannaya Street 23a, 220088 Minsk, Belarus |
| Telephone | +375 17 392 72 62 +375 17 392 72 32 |
| consulate@bahrain.by | |
| Head of Mission | Rafael Musaev, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 15:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Handbook (September 2026). Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
About the honorary consulate in Minsk
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s handbook lists office hours (Monday to Friday 11:00–15:00); as honorary consuls work part-time, confirm before you go.
Minsk is in the city of Minsk.
Bahrain is not on the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s list of visa-free destinations for Belarusian citizens, so a visa is normally required; the ministry asks travellers to check the entry rules with the embassy of the destination country before departure. See the ministry’s list of visa-free destinations (in Russian).
Which Bahraini office issues passports and visas?
The Bahraini embassy responsible for Belarus is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Bahrain and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Bahraini citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates and embassies in Minsk
75 other countries are represented in Minsk, among them: Bangladesh (honorary), Bosnia and Herzegovina (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Chile (honorary), China (embassy), Colombia (honorary), Croatia (honorary), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (embassy), Estonia (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (honorary), Guatemala (honorary), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy). The full list of all 76 missions is on the overview page for Belarus.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Belarusian public holidays such as Orthodox Christmas (7 January), Women’s Day (8 March), Radunitsa, Victory Day (9 May), Independence Day (3 July) and October Revolution Day (7 November). On the Bahraini national day (16 December) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus – Diplomatic Handbook (September 2026), Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visa-free travel for Belarusian citizens (in Russian). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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