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Belarus transit visa

Visa-free transit is described for some holders of residence or international-event documents. A separate transit visa and airport transfer rules are not described.

Ways to get a Belarus transit visa

  1. Visa-free transit with a qualifying document

    Transit without a visa

    Foreign nationals with qualifying residence documents or a document for attending an international event may transit without a visa under the Belarus–Russia arrangement.

    Stay
    Within the validity of the qualifying document.
    Valid for
    Within the validity of the qualifying document.

Who doesn't

Foreign nationals covered by the residence or international-event document arrangement may transit without a visa while their documents remain valid.

Changing planes

Leaving the airport
For land travel between Belarus and Russia, use one of these six crossings: Yukhovichi–Dolossy, Yezeryshche–Nevel, Lyozno–Kruglovka, Redki–Krasnaya Gorka, Zvenchatka–Dubovichka or Selishche–Novozybkov.
Transit without a visa
The stated visa-free transit arrangement requires a qualifying residence document or a document for attending an international event. Transit must be within the document's validity.

What to bring

  • Qualifying residence document or document for attending an international event.
  • Adequate health insurance.

Good to know

  • Follow the entry, exit, transit and stay rules.
  • Use a designated international crossing for land travel between Belarus and Russia.
  • No airport transit hour limit is specified.
  • Permission to remain in an airport's international transfer area without a visa is not specified.
  • The air-arrival visa-free scheme does not cover flights directly from or to Russia.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Belarus?

Foreign nationals covered by the residence or international-event document arrangement may transit without a visa while their documents remain valid.

How long can I stay on a Belarus transit visa?

Within the validity of the qualifying document.

How long is a Belarus transit visa valid?

Within the validity of the qualifying document.

What documents do I need for a Belarus transit visa?

Qualifying residence document or document for attending an international event.; Adequate health insurance..

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

Follow the entry, exit, transit and stay rules. Use a designated international crossing for land travel between Belarus and Russia.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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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