Visa-Free Entry to Belarus (Updated 2025)
Belarus allows visa-free entry for citizens of numerous countries, under specific conditions regarding the length of stay, mode of entry, and travel purpose. Below is an up-to-date guide to the regulations valid for 2025.
🟢 Visa-free entry for 35 European countries
🗓 Valid from: July 19, 2024, to December 31, 2025
📍 Entry mode: by land or air through any international border crossing (excluding travel to/from Russia)
⏱ Allowed stay: up to 30 days per visit, with a maximum of 90 days per calendar year
List of 35 countries:
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
✈️ Visa-free entry via international airports (76 countries)
Citizens of 76 countries can enter Belarus without a visa, but only through international airports in Belarus.
❌ Entry or exit by land or via Russia is not permitted.
⏱ Maximum stay: 30 days per visit
List of 76 countries:
Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China*, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India*, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon*, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Namibia*, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Vanuatu, Vietnam*, Haiti*, Gambia*.
(* Certain countries, such as Vietnam, India, Haiti, Gambia, Namibia, Lebanon, are subject to specific conditions.)
📌 Common Requirements
- ✅ A passport valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended departure date.
- ✅ Health insurance covering a minimum of €10,000, valid in Belarus or worldwide. Insurance must be authorized in Belarus and is recommended to be purchased directly at the border (costs less than 1 USD/day). It grants access to hospitals and emergency care.
- ✅ Proof of sufficient funds for the entire stay (cash or cards). Amounts over €10,000 must be declared at customs. It is advisable to declare foreign currency even if below €10,000 to avoid issues when exiting Belarus.
- ✅ Mandatory registration with local authorities within 5 working days of arrival (excluding weekends and holidays), required if staying over 10 days.
- ❌ Not valid for work or study trips exceeding 30 days.
- ❌ Crossing the border with Russia is not allowed without a valid Russian visa.
📢 Important Notes
This information is based on official sources from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus and is updated for 2025. However, rules may change without notice. Always verify the latest information with the nearest Belarusian embassy or Consult before traveling.