en

Sign in Get started

Menu

Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Belarus

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

Compare in Explore

Visiting Belarus

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

71 passports visa-free
5 passports need an eTA or eVisa
173 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visa-free entry (airports and European land crossings) and e-visa
Belarus lets citizens of 76 countries enter visa-free for up to 30 days through six international airports, as long as they are not flying to or from Russia. Citizens of 38 European states can also enter visa-free by road or rail for up to 30 days (90 days for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia) until 31 December 2026, with a limit of 90 days per calendar year. Holders of ordinary passports from 68 countries can instead get a single-entry e-visa for up to 30 days through the e-Pasluga portal. Many governments advise against travel to Belarus; check your own government's advice.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
View requirements

Work permits1 pathway

Long-term visa (type D) for employment with special work permit
A foreign worker coming to Belarus for employment applies for a long-term type D visa. The application needs a visa support letter from a Belarusian legal entity (or a representative office or branch of a foreign company in Belarus), plus a notarised copy of the special permit to work, issued by the citizenship and migration department of the Minsk city or regional internal affairs directorate. Family members can get visas on the employer's support letter.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
View requirements

Official sources

Government pages behind these routes.

Other countries