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Belarus Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes

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Passports

To enter Belarus, your passport must be valid for at least 90 days from your arrival date.

Passport note

Accommodation providers in Belarus are required to register any foreign guests staying for more than 10 days. If you're staying with a private host, make sure they've registered on your behalf.

Visas

Nationals listed in the chart above generally require a visa to enter Belarus, which can be applied via mfa.gov.by. However, the Belarusian authorities periodically grant visa-free entry to some of these nationals under specific conditions. Therefore, travellers are advised to consult the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus for the most up-to-date information.

Types and cost

Belarus offers e-Visas to nationals of 67 countries. The cost varies depending on the applicant's nationality, in addition to a standard €6 service charge per applicant.

Validity

Short-term tourist visa: 90 days.

Transit

Transit visas, which can be single, double, or multiple-entry, allow travel through Belarus for up to two days each time.

Application to

Apply e-Visa online at mfa.gov.by/en/visa/general/evisa.

Working days

Allow at least seven days for visa processing.

Sufficient funds

You need to show funds covering your stay in Belarus.

Extension of stay

If you wish to extend your stay, contact the local office of the Citizenship and Migration Department.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of Belarus in the USA
Telephone: (202) 986 1606. Website: http://usa.mfa.gov.by/en Opening times: Mon-Fri 0930-1230.
Embassy of Belarus in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7938 3288 Website: http://uk.mfa.gov.by/en Opening times: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 0930-1230.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.