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Belarus visa requirements by passport

Holders of 92 passports can enter Belarus without applying at an embassy: 92 visa-free. The other 106 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

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

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Daily cost
~$60 per day
Best weather
Jun, Jul, Aug
Main airport
MSQ
US travel advisory
Level 4: Do not travel

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Belarus, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that Belarus accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Belarus with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • Schengen visagives Visa free · 30d

    Passports: Only India

    Valid multiple-entry EU or Schengen visa that has already been used (with an EU/Schengen entry stamp). Entry and exit only through Minsk National Airport, not when arriving from or flying on to Russia. Also needs a return ticket within 30 days, medical insurance of at least EUR 10,000 and EUR 25 per day of stay.

    Source: Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in India (Belarus MFA)

Entry rules for Belarus by passport

Visa free92 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 106 passports

Belarus entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Belarus without a visa?

Holders of 92 passports can enter Belarus visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela and Vietnam.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Belarus?

Yes, for some passports. India passport holders who hold a valid Schengen visa can enter with no visa for up to 30 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Belarus entry rules?

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 Belarus's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.