Consulate
Consulate of Lebanon, Minsk, Belarus
Minsk, Belarus
Belarus visa requirements for Lebanese citizens
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Belarus, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
LBN
Lebanon
Going to
BLR
Belarus
Visa needed
A visa for tourists who cannot use a visa-free route.
- Visa
- Required
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- €60
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Make your trip easier
Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
Special rules for Lebanese citizens in Belarus
- Visa not required for a maximum stay of 10 days at Brest (BQT), Augustów Canal, or Grodno (GNA) provided holding a confirmation issued by a travel agency.
- Visa not required for a maximum stay of 5 days for valid visa holders or residents of the European Union member states.
- Visa not required for passengers visiting to Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park for up to 3 days.
- Transiting without a visa is not allowed under any circumstance.
What to do
Find Belarus's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Belarus
Check visa-free options first, then online or embassy visas.
Visa not required For your passportAirport entry with foreign visaPeople from 12 listed countries need an EU or Schengen visa for this route.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your EU or Schengen visa and entry stamp.
- Book flights through the named Belarusian airports.
- Confirm any departure airport other than Minsk before travel.
- Bring your departure ticket, passport, funds and insurance.
Documents required
- Ordinary passport
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- Valid multiple-entry EU or Schengen visa
- EU or Schengen entry stamp
- Confirmed departure ticket within 30 days
- Health insurance and proof of funds
- Return ticket
- Travel insurance
- Enter and leave through the 6 named airports; no flights to or from Russia.
- Sources differ on departure airports: one says Minsk, another allows all 6.
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 Lebanon
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyBYN Br
- Time+1h
- 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 Lebanese citizens visiting Belarus?
Where can Lebanese citizens enter Belarus?
Only through: Must arrive via Minsk International Airport., Visa on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the support documents were submitted to the Consular Division at Minsk (not later than 3 (for short-term visas) or 5 working days (for long-term visas) the expected date of arrival., Visa on arrival at the Minsk International Airport for holders of an invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical or health organization., Passengers are required to have a health insurance which can be purchased on arrival at the Minsk International Airport..
Do Lebanese citizens need to register with the police in Belarus?
Registration with the local police within 7 days of arrival is mandatory.
Do lebanese citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Belarus, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Belarus visa?
At Belarus's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Belarus if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from EU, the rule becomes "no visa needed" for up to 5 days.
Do belarusian citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Belarusian citizens get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, for up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Belarus?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, China Georgia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Belarus are easier for lebanese citizens?
Barbados, Cook Islands, Dominica, Ecuador Egypt, and 3 more let lebanese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Belarus?
Find Belarus's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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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