Embassy
Embassy of Belarus in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
1619 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009 20009
Belarus visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens need an eVisa for Belarus. Apply on the official website.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
BLR
Belarus
eVisa
An online visa for tourism, private visits, business, events and internships.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- €66
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Belarus
- The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities’ arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the risk of detention, the continued facilitation of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the potential of civil unrest, and the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus.
- U.S. citizens in Belarus are advised to depart immediately.
What to do
Apply on Belarus's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Belarus
Check visa-free options first, then online or embassy visas.
eVisa For your passportSingle-entry online visaAn online visa for tourism, private visits, business, events and internships.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- €66
- Processing
- 7 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check the full official list of eligible countries.
- Create an E-Pasluga account.
- Choose service 3.04.01 for an online visa.
- Submit your form and pay with Visa or Mastercard.
- Save a digital or printed visa copy.
Documents required
- Ordinary passport
- Online visa form
- Digital or printed visa
- Health insurance
- Proof of funds
- Travel insurance
- No invitation needed; you cannot enter Belarus from Russia with this visa.
- Japan and qualifying children pay 6 EUR; listed reduced-fee groups pay 41 EUR.
Visa on arrivalAdvance-arranged Minsk airport visaCollect your visa at Minsk National Airport after arranging support documents before travel.
- Fee
- 120 EUR or 180 EUR
How to apply
- Ask your host to submit your invitation before arrival.
- Allow at least 2 working days before arrival.
- Get the airport office's stamped copy from your host.
- Show the stamped copy at airline check-in.
- Apply and pay at Minsk National Airport.
Documents required
- Original invitation and copy submitted beforehand
- Stamped invitation copy
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Visa form and recent colour photo
- Documents for your visit purpose
- Health insurance, unless exempt
- No flights from Russia; students and groups need their inviting institution's representative present.
- Fee: 120 EUR without Belarusian representation in your country; 180 EUR with representation.
Visa requiredTourist embassy visaA visa for tourists who cannot use a visa-free route.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- €60
- Processing
- 2–5 days
How to apply
- Get a tourist support letter or accepted hotel booking.
- Fill in and sign the visa form.
- Submit your documents to a Belarusian embassy.
- Pay the fee.
Documents required
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- 2 blank passport pages
- Signed visa form
- 1 recent colour photo
- Tourist support letter or accepted booking
- Health insurance, unless exempt
- Proof of payment
- Choose 1 or 2 entries; hotel bookings are not accepted for everyone.
- Usually 5 working days; urgent service takes 2. Checks may take longer.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- State Border Committee: European visa-free entry and restrictions
- Entry visas and application procedure
- Visa types and purpose-specific support documents
- Consular fee rates
- Visa-free travel: nationality table
- Airport visa-free entry
- Official 76-country airport exemption list
- Temporary European visa-free scheme
- Brest-Grodno tourism-zone exemption
- E-visa rules, fees and official application link
- Visa issuance at Minsk National Airport
- Transit and airport-transfer exemptions
- Border crossing, insurance and financial requirements
- Belarus–Russia mutual recognition of visas and residence documents
- Registration after arrival
- Embassy in the United States: visa requirements
- Embassy in the United States: Canadian application requirements
- Embassy in the United Kingdom: official consular links
- UK embassy-linked visa application procedure
- UK embassy-linked type B transit visa information
- UK embassy-linked type C visa support requirements
- UK embassy-linked e-visa information
- UK embassy-linked health insurance rules and exemptions
- Embassy in India: appointments and visa checklist
- Embassy in India: student visa checklist
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from United States
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyBYN Br
- Time+15h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageBelarusian
- Emergency102 police103 ambulance
Planning your Belarus trip
- MinskSee Soviet-era architecture, Independence Square, the Belarus State Museum and the Zaslavsky Jewish Monument.
- Brest FortressThis 19th-century fortress was the site of a major Second World War battle and commemorates Soviet resistance.
- Mir Castle ComplexThis late medieval castle is a World Heritage Site and one of the country's main historic sights.
- Nesvizh CastleThis World Heritage Site is among the country's finest castles.
Scams to watch for in Belarus
- ATM fraudFraud at ATMs is described as common. The exact methods are not given, so a specific trick such as card skimming cannot be confirmed.
- Grocery-store fraudFraud in grocery stores is described as common. No specific method is given.
- Inflated taxi fares at arrival pointsDrivers waiting at the airport and train stations tend to ask for hugely inflated fares. Travellers who get in without checking the price may face a much higher charge than expected.
About Belarus
Belarus is a landlocked republic bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia.
- Capital
- Minsk
- Money
- Belarusian ruble (Br)
- Languages
- Belarusian, Russian
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +375
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Belarus?
Do american citizens need a visa for Belarus?
American citizens need an eVisa for Belarus. Apply on the official website.
How long can american citizens stay in Belarus?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Belarus?
Only on Belarus's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help american citizens enter Belarus?
We have no record of Belarus relaxing its rules for american citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do belarusian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Belarusian citizens need a visa for the United States, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Belarus?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Brazil Canada, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Belarus are easier for american citizens?
Moldova, Ukraine, Albania, Andorra Austria, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Belarus?
Apply on Belarus's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Belarus?
Belarusian ruble (Br). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Belarus?
Belarusian and Russian.
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