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.
Visiting Belarus
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Life in Belarus
Money
3
Currency
Belarusian Ruble
BYN
Belarusian Ruble
Cost of living
28
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
13–30%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
13% standard rate; 25% on specified income between BYN 350,000 and 600,000 a year and 30% above BYN 600,000.
Living
1
Happiness
#1 of 3 countries
World Happiness Report 2021
Your edge here Members
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Who it’s for
Tourists, business visitors and private visitors on short trips.
Eligibility
Airport visa-free (76 countries)
Enter and leave only through listed Belarus airports; flights from or to Russia are excluded and the stay can't go beyond 30 days.
30 days
Stay limit · cannot be extended
- Entry and exit only via Minsk National Airport
- Other airports: Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev, Vitebsk
- Does not apply to flights from or to Russia
- Applies to 76 countries
Official wording
Entry and exit only via Minsk National Airport or the Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev or Vitebsk airports. Does not apply to flights from or to Russia. Cannot be extended beyond 30 days.
Passport, money and insurance (airport regime)
Show a passport valid 90 days beyond departure, enough funds for your stay, and medical insurance of at least EUR 10,000.
Money, passport and insurance
- Passport validity
- 90 days
- Funds per day
- 2 base rates
- Funds, full 30 daysfor a full 30 days
- 50 base rates
- Medical insuranceminimum cover
- EUR 10,000
Official wording
Passport valid at least 90 days beyond departure; funds of at least 2 base rates per day of stay or 50 base rates for a full 30 days; medical insurance with at least EUR 10,000 cover.
Extra conditions for some nationalities
Citizens of Egypt, Gambia, Haiti, India, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Namibia, Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa and Vietnam also need a used multiple-entry EU/Schengen visa and a confirmed departure ticket within 30 days.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementEuropean land regime
- Document checklistValid ordinary passport
- FeesVisa-free entry
The full requirements are for members
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- 2 more requirements
- 4 documents
- 3 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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- SwitzerlandSchengen tourist & business visa
