Belarus visas
Whether you need a visa for Belarus depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: some travellers qualify for visa-free entry or an e-visa, while others must obtain a visa in advance, and longer stays for work, study, family or settlement require a residence permit. Short-stay entry visas and e-visas are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, while residence permits, work permits and citizenship are administered by the Department for Citizenship and Migration under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Always confirm the current rules for your nationality on the official MFA visa pages before you travel.
Belarusian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Belarus — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.5 visas
- Work visasComing to Belarus to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Belarus — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Belarus.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Belarus as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Belarus long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Belarusian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Who needs a visa to visit Belarus?
Belarus requires visas for most visitors. Belarus grants transit, short-term, long-term, single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry visas based on purpose and length of stay.
International treaties allow some nationalities to visit Belarus visa-free.
Belarus also offers many visa-free travel options of varying duration of stay.
Entry into Belarus
The Department recommends purchasing comprehensive travel insurance before travelling to cover all overseas medical expenditures, including medical repatriation/evacuation, remains repatriation, and legal fees. Check exclusions and make sure your policy covers your actions.
Eligibility to apply for a Belarus visa
The criteria to be eligible for a Belarus visa is displayed below.
- Visa application form.
- One passport photo.
- Your Valid Passport.
- Original letter of invitation, with the signature and, if a business, seal of the inviting party.
- Medical insurance policy.
Who can visit Belarus without a visa?
The following list are the Counties who can travel to Belarus without a visa.
Argentina (up to 90 days) (up to 90 days) Armenia. Azerbaijan. Brazil... Moldova. Mongolia (up to 90 days) (up to 90 days) Montenegro (up to 30 days, provided you get an invitation) (up to 30 days, if you have an invitation) Qatar (up to 30 days) (up to 30 days) Africa. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Gambia, Namibia, and Seychelles.
What to do if your Belarus visa is refused
If you were denied a Belarusian visa owing to a lack of insurance, cash, or documentation, address the issue and reapply.
Belarus — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Belarusian ruble (BYN)
- Time zone
- Minsk Time (UTC+3, Europe/Minsk)
Belarusian visas — people also ask
We recommend using a reliable visa agency like ours to walk you through the procedure, verify paperwork, and hand deliver to the Belarus Embassy.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.