Embassy
Embassy of the United Kingdom, Minsk
Minsk
37, Karl Marx Street
Belarus visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Belarus. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
BLR
Belarus
No visa needed
People from 35 listed European countries can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for British citizens in Belarus
- Visa free until 31st December 2026.
- Due to safety concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Belarus.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Belarus.
Ways into Belarus
Check visa-free options first, then online or embassy visas.
Visa not required For your passport30-day European visa-free stayPeople from 35 listed European countries can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check that your passport and visit qualify.
- Prepare your travel document and insurance.
- Use an international border crossing covered by this scheme.
Documents required
- Valid ordinary travel document
- Health insurance
- Car liability insurance, if driving
- Ends 31 December 2026; maximum 90 visa-free days per calendar year.
- No entry for work, study, residence permits or transit to Russia.
Visa not required For your passportAirport visa-free stayPeople with listed passports can fly in and out without a visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your passport qualifies.
- Book arrival and departure through the 6 named airports.
- Bring your passport, funds and health insurance.
- Show your documents at the border.
Documents required
- Ordinary passport
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- Proof of funds
- Health insurance covering Belarus
- Insurance cover: at least 10,000 EUR
- Travel insurance
- Use Minsk National, Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev or Vitebsk; no flights involving Russia.
- Count arrival and departure days; insurance must cover the whole stay.
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
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C FAdapter needed
- MoneyBYN Br
- Time+11h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- 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 British citizens visiting Belarus?
Do british citizens need a visa for Belarus?
British citizens do not need a visa for Belarus. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Belarus?
Up to 30 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do belarusian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Belarusian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Belarus?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Belarus are easier for british citizens?
Moldova, Ukraine, Albania, Andorra Austria, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Belarus?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
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.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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