The Embassy of Belarus in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Belarus in the United States, serving Belarusian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 1619 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-986-1606 |
| Fax | +1 202-986-1805 |
| usa@mfa.gov.by | |
| Website | usa.mfa.gov.by/en |
| Head of Mission | Pavel Shidlovsky, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Hours shown: consular section, receiving visitors (by appointment only), according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Pick-up time: Monday to Friday 14:00–16:00; Phone consultations: Monday to Friday 14:00–16:00. Appointments are scheduled by phone on +1 202 986 1606. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Washington, D.C., about 1.6 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 6.8 km away. The nearest Metro station is Dupont Circle (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Belarus in the United States
According to the State Department’s Order of Precedence, the embassy is currently led by Pavel Shidlovsky as chargé d’affaires ad interim (rank: counsellor), since 9 August 2022. The Congressional Directory also lists 1 consular office of Belarus in the United States – career or honorary – in New York (New York); it will get its own page in this directory. In Belarus, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Minsk (by.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, for most services, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026).
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Belarus is not one of the 42 countries in the US Visa Waiver Program (Department of Homeland Security), so Belarusian citizens normally need a US visa before travelling to the United States, also for short visits; visas are issued by US embassies and consulates abroad, not by the Belarusian embassy in the United States.
Documents checklist
What Belarusian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Belarusian government information:
Belarusian passport for permanent residence abroad (age 14+)
- You must be on the consular register of the embassy or consulate in your country of residence; personal appearance (or a legal representative) is mandatory
- Signed application
- Your current passport
- Four colour photos, 40 × 50 mm
- A document from the host-country authorities confirming your right to reside there
- Proof of payment of the consular fee; foreign documents must be legalised and translated into Belarusian or Russian
Sources: Embassy of Belarus in Iran – procedure of issue, exchange and extension of passports (mfa.gov.by), Embassy of Belarus in the Netherlands – application procedures (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy – the consular section works by appointment only, scheduled by phone.
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
175 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Belgium (embassy), Belize (embassy), Benin (embassy), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Botswana (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Brunei (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Cameroon (embassy), Canada (embassy), Central African Republic (embassy), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy). The full list of all 176 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Belarus.
Emergency assistance
In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Belarus can contact the U.S. Embassy in Minsk.
Diplomatic missions of Belarus in the United States
Belarus in the United States
- Washington – Embassy of Belarus in the United States (this page)
- New York (NY) – consular office (page in preparation)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Belarus in the United States
Does Belarus have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 1 US city, including New York.
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Details checked on 21 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), usa.mfa.gov.by/en.
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