Where can Belarus passport holders travel?
You can visit 107 countries without applying at an embassy: 41 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival, 5 with an online eTA and 30 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
Visa free 41
Visa on arrival 31
eTA (online travel authorization) 5
eVisa (apply online) 30
Embassy visa required for 91 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Belarus passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
Direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the US, a permanent residence permit from one of those countries, or an EEA or Swiss residence permit or long-stay (D) visa. A Schengen short-stay visa does not count.
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Belarus passports
Montenegro · From 1 November 2026
Montenegro will require a visa from 1 November 2026
Myanmar · 8 July 2026
Belarusians can now visit Myanmar without a visa for up to 30 days
Now Visa free · 30dOfficial source
Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)
Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel
Belarus passport: common questions
How many countries can Belarus passport holders visit without a visa?
Belarus passport holders can visit 107 countries without applying at an embassy: 41 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival, 5 with an online eTA and 30 with an eVisa. The other 91 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Belarus passport holders?
Belarus passport holders can enter these 41 countries visa-free: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Brazil, China, Cuba, Dominica, Ecuador, Georgia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and Vietnam.
Which countries give Belarus passport holders a visa on arrival?
Belarus passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 31 countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Qatar, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Zambia and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Belarus passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Israel, Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Albania, Bahamas, Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Vanuatu.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Belarus passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Belarus passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US visa, 5 more with a UK visa and 40 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Belarus passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Belarus passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US green card, 2 more with a UK residence permit and 36 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Belarus passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Belarus passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.