Where can Belarus passport holders travel?
41 countries are visa-free. Add 31 with a visa on arrival, 5 with an online eTA and 30 with an eVisa, and you can visit 107 countries without applying at an embassy.
28 rules on this page are backed by a cited official or authoritative source, shown next to the country. In our latest audit (22 October 2026), 188 of 197 destinations matched IATA Timatic, the database airlines check (via Wikipedia), or were confirmed with an official source; 9 are still being checked. How we check visa rules
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 188 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-22). Page built 26 October 2026. Report an error
Visa free 41
Visa on arrival 31
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ThailandFlights15 days · ~$55/day
15 days · About $55 a day
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Newsroom) (checked 24 September 2026)
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eTA (online travel authorization) 5
IsraelFlights90 days · ~$175/day
90 days · About $175 a day
US advisory: Reconsider travel
Official site: israel-entry.piba.gov.ilSource: Shibolet & Co. (Israeli law firm), on the Population and Immigration Authority ETA-IL (checked 24 September 2026)
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Saint Kitts and NevisFlights30 days · ~$115/day
30 days · About $115 a day
Official site: evisa.stkittsnevisonline.comSource: SKNIS (St Kitts and Nevis Information Service, Government) (checked 24 September 2026)
SeychellesFlights90 days · ~$90/day
90 days · About $90 a day
Official site: seychelles.govtas.comSource: Seychelles Electronic Border System (official) and Tourism Seychelles (checked 24 September 2026)
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eVisa (apply online) 30
AlbaniaFlights~$50/day
About $50 a day
Official site: e-visa.alSource: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania: visa regime per country (read in a browser) (checked 30 September 2026)
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Côte d'IvoireFlights~$60/day
About $60 a day
Source: SNEDAI (operator of Côte d'Ivoire's official e-Visa) (checked 24 September 2026)
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GhanaFlights~$65/day
About $65 a day
Official site: evisa.immigration.gov.ghSource: Ghana Immigration Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs: official eVisa portal, eligibility checker (per-nationality result read for all 198 passports on 2026-10-06) (checked 6 October 2026)
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LiberiaFlights30 days · ~$0/day
30 days · About $0 a day
Official site: visaonarrival.lis.gov.lrSource: Liberia Immigration Service: official Visa on Arrival portal (read in a browser); excluded nationalities from the LIS launch statement of 2025-03-11 (checked 6 October 2026)
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Sierra LeoneFlights~$40/day
About $40 a day
Official site: evisa.slSource: Sierra Leone Immigration Department, official eVisa system: result shown per nationality on the application form (read in a browser) (checked 30 September 2026)
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VanuatuFlights~$100/day
About $100 a day
Official site: evisa.gov.vuSource: Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services: official eVisa portal (checked 25 September 2026)
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.
Australia
Australian transit visa (subclass 771) needed, even to change planes (free, up to 72 hours)
Who is exempt
Not needed with an Indian official passport or most diplomatic passports. Transit without a visa does not apply to refugees or stateless travellers.
Singapore
No transit visa needed
Only while you stay in the transit area of Changi Airport. Some low-cost airlines make you clear immigration to collect your bags or check in for the next flight; Singapore's entry rules then apply. Ask your airline if unsure.
United Arab Emirates
No transit visa needed
Only while you stay in the transit area (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other UAE airports). To leave the airport, for example on separate tickets, you need a pre-arranged 48- or 96-hour transit visa, sponsored by a UAE airline, unless your passport enters visa-free or on arrival.
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
Articles for Belarus passport holders
- Calendar · end of 2026Visa changes and deadlines for November and December 2026
- Montenegro · end of visa-free entryMontenegro will require a visa from 1 November 2026: Russia, Turkey, Belarus, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
- Africa · 2026 round-upAfrica visa changes in 2026: Malawi, Cabo Verde, Chad and South Africa
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Belarus passport: common questions
How many countries can Belarus passport holders visit without a visa?
41 countries are visa-free for Belarus passport holders. Counting 31 with a visa on arrival, 5 with an online eTA and 30 with an eVisa, they can visit 107 countries without applying at an embassy. 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.
Why do other websites show a different number for the Belarus passport?
Websites count different things. Wandava counts every way in without an embassy: visa-free (41), visa on arrival (31), online eTA (5) and eVisa (30), 107 in all. Counting only entry with no step before you travel (visa-free and visa on arrival) gives 72, and visa-free alone gives 41. When an online visa needs a local sponsor or a full set of supporting documents, Wandava counts it as an embassy visa, not an eVisa.
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). Australia: Australian transit visa (subclass 771) needed, even to change planes (free, up to 72 hours). Singapore: no transit visa needed. United Arab Emirates: no transit visa needed. 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) + 188 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-22). This page was built on 26 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.






































