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  • UK is the guest of honour at an international book fair in Minsk

    The United Kingdom will be the guest of honour at the XXIV Minsk International Book Fair, held on 8-12 February 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Applications for 2017/18 Chevening Scholarships open in Belarus

    Belarusians can apply for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships from 8 August until 8 November 2016.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New online application service for UK visit visas

    As part of a global rollout, Access UK was launched in Belarus on 31 March for customers applying for a UK visit visa.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belarus

    Ms Fionna Gibb has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Belarus

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 29th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, South Sudan, Belarus, Ukraine, discrimination and violence against women

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Permanent Visa Application Centre opens in Minsk

    On 15 January UK Visas and Immigration’s commercial partner, Teleperformance, opened its permanent Visa Application Centre in Minsk.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe concerned about human rights situation in Belarus

    David Lidington marks 4th anniversary of the arrest of opposition politicians following 2010 Presidential elections in Belarus.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call for bids for English language training course scholarship offers

    British English language schools are invited to submit scholarship offers for a 2-week language course in the UK for summer 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minsk Visa Application Centre moves to a new location

    On 1 December UK Visas and Immigration’s commercial partner, Teleperformance, will open its new permanent Visa Application Centre in Minsk.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update of Changes to Birth and Death registration overseas

    Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English Learning & Literature – Text and Context

    Speech to Belarus State Linguistic University that Ambassador Bruce Bucknell delivered at the Biennial National Conference of English teachers

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Applications for 2015/2016 Chevening Scholarships open in Belarus

    Chevening is a unique opportunity for talented professionals from Belarus to study for a postgraduate Master’s degree in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe welcomes Belarusian prisoner release

    Minister for Europe, David Lidington has welcomed the release from prison by Belarus of human rights campaigner, Ales Bialiatski.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the UK Visa Application Process in Belarus

    From 18 June UKVI's new commercial partner Teleperformance Ltd will assume responsibility for visa application receipt in Belarus.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New International Enquiry Service available for visa applicants in Belarus

    UK Visa & Immigration’s new international enquiry service is available from 1 April 2014

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening for Long-Term Visa applicants in Belarus

    From 1 April 2014 most visa applicants coming to the UK for more than six months need to demonstrate they are free from Tuberculosis (TB).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition in Minsk

    Young people from around Belarus gathered at the Embassy on 22 February for the National Final of ESU Public Speaking Competition

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government