Belarus Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Belarus: visa-free entry for up to 30 days. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Belarus visa at a glance
- Policy
- Visa-free entry
- Length of stay
- 30 days
- Cost
- Free
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months.
- Official source
- mfa.gov.by/visa
30-day visa-free entry by air via Minsk for ~80 nationalities since 2018. Consular support limited under sanctions.
30-day visa-free for many EU/UK/US arriving via Minsk airport from non-Russia routes – rules change frequently. Check before travel.
Customs allowances
Strict. Declare cash over 10,000 USD.
Prohibited items
Political literature, LGBTQ flags, drones all prohibited. Photography of military/government sites illegal. Drug laws extremely strict.
Frequently asked questions about Belarus visas
Do I need a visa to visit Belarus?
Visa-free entry applies for Belarus: 30-day visa-free entry by air via Minsk for ~80 nationalities since 2018. Consular support limited under sanctions.
How much does a Belarus visa cost?
Entry to Belarus is free under the current visa-free entry policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Belarus?
The standard visa-free entry allows 30 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Belarus require?
Valid 6+ months.
Where do I apply for a Belarus visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://mfa.gov.by/visa/. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.