Visa-free travel (general information) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus (2024)

Belarusian citizens with ordinary passports to *:Foreign nationals with ordinary passports to the Republic of Belarus**:
Albania (up to 30 days from the date of entry, up to 90 days within a current year)Albania (up to 30 days from the date of entry, up to 90 days within a current year)
Antigua and Barbuda (up to 30 days)***Argentina (up to 90 days— consecutive days from the date of their first entry within a current year)
Argentina (up to 90 days— consecutive days from the date of their first entry within a current year)Armenia
ArmeniaAzerbaijan
AzerbaijanBrazil (up to 90 days)
Barbados (up to 28 days) ***Cuba (up to 30 days)
Brazil (up to 90 days)Ecuador
Cuba (up to 30 days)Georgia
Dominica (up to 21 days for tourism, a return air ticket is required)***Israel (up to 90 days in each period of 180 days)
Ecuador (up to 30 days)Kazakhstan
El Salvador (with a permanent and temporary residence permit in Russia, valid visa of the USA, Canada orSchengen visa)***Kyrgyzstan
GeorgiaMacedonia
(an invitation/telegram,referral/invitation of the healthcare institutionor invitation letter oftravel agency is required,as well as for visiting the burial places)
Haiti (up to 90 days)***Moldova
Israel (up to 90 days in each period of 180 days)Mongolia (up to 90 days)
KazakhstanMontenegro (up to 30 days)
Kyrgyzstan

People's Republic of China (30 days but no longer than 90 days within one calendar year)

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China – up to 30 days in each period of stay

Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China – up to 30 days but no longer than 90 days within one calendar year

Malaysia (up to 30 days)Qatar (up to 30 days)

Mexico (up to 180 days for the purposes of tourism, business, participation in cultural or sporting events, to engage in activities which do not suppose the remuneration, with a valid visa to Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom or the Schengen State, or a valid document confirming permanent residence in the mentioned countries, or a valid document confirming permanent residence in one of the countries of the Pacific Alliance.

The final decision on the possibility of entry is made by the border authorities directly at the Mexican state border crossing point)***

Russia
Micronesia (Federated States) (up to 30 days)***Serbia (up to 30 days)
MoldovaTajikistan
Mongolia (up to 90 days)Turkey (up to 30 days)
Montenegro (up to 30 days)United Arab Emirates (up to 90 days from the date of entry)
Namibia (up to 90 days)***Ukraine
Nicaragua (up to 90 days)***Uzbekistan
North Macedonia(a private invitation, a request from a travel company or an invitation from a health care institution, issued/certified by the authorities of the Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia;
up to 15 days with a valid multiple entry short-term Schengen visa type C)
Venezuela (up to 90 days)
Panama (up to 180 days)***up to 10 days while visiting tourist and recreation area “Brest” and the territory of the park “Awgustow Canal”****

People's Republic of China (30 days but no longer than 90 days within one calendar year)

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China – up to 30 days in each period of stay

Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China – up to 30 days but no longer than 90 days within one calendar year
up to 30 days for citizens of 76 countries arriving in Belarus via the checkpoints “Minsk National Airport”, "Airport Brest", "Airport Gomel", "Airport Grodno", "Airport Mogilev", "Airport Vitebsk" except for flights from the Russian Federation*****
Peru (up to 183 days for tourism purposes)***
Qatar (up to 30 days with additional extension, when required, for up to 30 days while multiple entries; when outside the country since the expiration of the above period re-entry is available after 60 days; the validity of the passport should be at least 6 months on the day of the entry before it is expired)***

Russia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (up to 30 days)***
Saint Kitts and Nevis(up to 30 days)
Samoa (up to 60 days, a return ticket and hotel reservation/invitation are required)***
Serbia (up to 30 days)
Seychelles (up to 90 days, a return ticket and financial guarantees are required)***
Tajikistan
Tunisia (up to 90 days)
Turkey (up to 30 days)
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates (up to 90 days from the date of entry)***
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu (up to 30 days)***
Venezuela (up to 90 days)
Vietnam (up to 45 days)

* – Please pay attention to the fact that a passport should be valid for at least six months after expected date of departure from a foreign country and contain at least two blank pages, intended for visas or other marks.
** – To get acquainted with the rules of border crossing by foreign citizens with visa-free entry, please visit the website of the State Border Committee of the Republic of Belarus.
*** – The information is only for reference, it has been prepared on the basis of open sources and communication with foreign partners and is subject to confirmation through the diplomatic mission of the country of your destination
**** –More detailed information about visa-free entry to tourist and recreation areas “Brest” and “Awgustow Canal” is available on www.tour.brest.by and www.grodnovisafree.by
*****Informationon visa-free travel via the checkpoints “Minsk National Airport”, "Airport Brest", "Airport Gomel", Airport "Grodno", Airport "Mogilev", Airport "Vitebsk"

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Visa-free travel (general information) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus? ›

30 Day Visa Free Travel

Can US citizens travel to Belarus? ›

Visa requirements.

American passport holders are required to have a visa, issued by a Belarusian Embassy or Consulate overseas, to enter Belarus. Please note that even with a visa, you are unlikely to be allowed entry to Belarus over a land border. You are also unlikely to be allowed to exit Belarus over a land border.

Which countries are visa free for Belarus? ›

Belarus passport visa free countries 2024
  • Argentina.
  • Hong Kong.
  • Iran.
  • Israel.
  • Malaysia.
  • Nicaragua.
  • Panama.
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Do you need a visa to go to Belarus? ›

Most foreign travelers need a visa to come to Belarus. Belarus issues transit, short-term and long-term visas depending on the purpose of the visit and length of stay and also single-entry, double- and multiple-entry visas.

How can I get tourist visa for Belarus? ›

Visa Issues
  1. One duly completed visa application form (click here) ...
  2. One colour photograph, which meets the following requirements: ...
  3. A valid original passport which. ...
  4. Visa support documents (visa-invitation) depending on the type of the visa requested (see details on the link).

Can i fly to Minsk from usa? ›

There is no direct connection from United States to Minsk. However, you can take the bus to Boston / Logan Airport, take the walk to Boston airport, fly to Vilnius, take the walk to Vilnius Airport Arrivals Terminal, then take the bus to Minsk.

Are US citizens told to depart Belarus? ›

U.S. citizens in Belarus should depart immediately. Consider departing via the remaining border crossings with Lithuania and Latvia, or by plane. U.S. citizens are not permitted to enter Poland overland from Belarus. Do not travel to Russia or to Ukraine.

Is it safe to go to Belarus? ›

Do not travel to Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities' continued facilitation of Russia's war against Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential of civil unrest, the risk of detention, and the Embassy's limited ability to assist U.S. citizens ...

Can Belarus citizens travel to Russia? ›

Russia tourist visa requirements:

Holding Belarusian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia. Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.

How long can you stay in Belarus without a visa? ›

30-day visa-free stay in Belarus starts on the date the passport is stamped. If you arrive late in the evening and go through customs clearance before 24.00, this will be considered your first day of the visa-free stay.

How do I get to Belarus from USA? ›

The cheapest way to get from United States to Belarus is to fly and drive which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 17h 27m. What is the fastest way to get from United States to Belarus? The fastest way to get from United States to Belarus is to fly and bus which takes 17h 7m and costs $380 - $1,300.

Does the US have an embassy in Belarus? ›

U.S. Embassy Minsk, Belarus - The National Museum of American Diplomacy.

Is it worth visiting Minsk? ›

Nestled at the crossroads of Eastern Europe, Minsk seamlessly blends history, culture, and modernity – think historical monuments with hipster cafés and street art. Discover a city where Soviet-era architecture coexists with contemporary landmarks, offering a unique and intriguing atmosphere.

Is Belarus visa easy to get? ›

Tourist Application Requirements for a Belarus Visa. No visa is required for a stay of up to 30 days. Please keep in mind that if you are staying less than 30 days, you must: Not be arriving from Russia or departing to Russia.

How long does it take to get a tourist visa for Belarus? ›

a confirmation of the consular fee paid. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not provide any assistance in reviewing and delivering abroad of visa support documents. The term of visa procedure is 5 working days (as a matter of urgency — within 2 working days) from the date of application.

How much is Belarus visa fee? ›

60 euro

Can you travel to Belarus right now? ›

We haven't changed the level of our advice, do not travel to Belarus. The security environment is volatile and could deteriorate at short notice. Belarus has laws incurring jail sentences for 'terrorism propaganda' and 'discrediting' the Belarusian armed forces and military organisations.

Is Belarus friendly with the US? ›

In Belarus – U.S. relations, the process of normalization continued until August 2020. The atmosphere of mutual trust was gradually restored. The level and intensity of bilateral contacts increased.

How do I get to Belarus now? ›

Most of the travelers arrive in Belarus by airplane. There are airports in every regional city, all of them are eligible for operating international flights. The country's largest National Airport “Minsk” is located about 30 km away from the capital.

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