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Belarus tourist visa

Visitors can enter with a visa or use a visa-free option if they meet its passport and route rules.

Ways to get a Belarus tourist visa

  1. Visa from a Belarusian diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa must obtain one from a Belarusian diplomatic mission.

  2. Freedom of movement

    No visa needed

    Russian citizens have freedom of movement.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Temporary European visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed European countries qualify. The arrangement also includes non-citizens in Estonia or Latvia.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days. Citizens of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland can stay for up to 90 days.
    Valid for
    The temporary arrangement runs until 31 December 2026.

  6. Visa-free entry by air

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries qualify when they enter and leave through participating international airports.

    Stay
    Up to 30 calendar days.
    Entries
    Unlimited visa-free entries.
    1. Arrange arrival and departure through participating airports in Minsk, Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev or Vitebsk.
    2. Carry a valid passport, medical insurance and proof of sufficient funds.
    3. Register if your stay exceeds 10 days.
    4. Leave through any participating airport within the allowed stay.

  7. Visa-free entry by air with an additional visa

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries qualify if they also hold the required multiple-entry visa, an entry stamp and an onward air ticket.

    Stay
    Up to 30 calendar days.
    Entries
    Unlimited visa-free entries.
    1. Hold a multiple-entry C or D visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus or Ireland, plus an entry stamp from one of those countries.
    2. Arrange arrival and departure through participating airports in Minsk, Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev or Vitebsk.
    3. Carry the required documents, including a valid air ticket leaving from a participating airport.
    4. Register if your stay exceeds 10 days.

  8. Brest–Grodno regional visa-free visit

    No visa needed

    Travellers who qualify for the visa-free programme through Minsk National Airport may visit the designated Brest–Grodno area without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.

  9. Entry with a recognised Russian visa

    Other permit

    Holders of a valid Russian visa and a mutually recognised identity document may enter Belarus under the mutual recognition arrangement.

    Stay
    Within the visa's validity. Stay duration is counted from entry into either country from a third country.
    Valid for
    Within the validity of the visa.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another recognised entry arrangement need a visa.

Who doesn't

Some travellers have freedom of movement or visa-free stays of 30 or 90 days. Separate air and regional schemes also allow visa-free visits.

What to bring

  • Adequate health insurance.

Good to know

  • Follow the stay limit and route rules for your entry option.
  • All visitors must have adequate health insurance.
  • The visa application details and any separate tourist visa class are not specified.
  • An e-Visa is another entry option for eligible travellers. Its details appear in the e-Visa category.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Belarus?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another recognised entry arrangement need a visa. Some travellers have freedom of movement or visa-free stays of 30 or 90 days. Separate air and regional schemes also allow visa-free visits.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Belarus?

There are 9 options: Visa from a Belarusian diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy); Freedom of movement (no visa at all); 90-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); 30-day visa-free entry (no visa at all); Temporary European visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free entry by air (no visa at all); Visa-free entry by air with an additional visa (no visa at all); Brest–Grodno regional visa-free visit (no visa at all); Entry with a recognised Russian visa (a special permit).

Who can go to Belarus without a tourist visa?

Russian citizens have freedom of movement. Citizens of the listed countries can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens and eligible passport holders from the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for up to 30 days. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed European countries qualify. The arrangement also includes non-citizens in Estonia or Latvia. Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries qualify when they enter and leave through participating international airports. Ordinary passport holders from the listed countries qualify if they also hold the required multiple-entry visa, an entry stamp and an onward air ticket. Travellers who qualify for the visa-free programme through Minsk National Airport may visit the designated Brest–Grodno area without a visa.

What documents do I need for a Belarus tourist visa?

Adequate health insurance..

What rules do I have to follow on a Belarus tourist visa?

Follow the stay limit and route rules for your entry option. All visitors must have adequate health insurance.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Belarus?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Belarus visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Belarus be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Belarus tourist visa rules?

On Belarus's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Belarus?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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