Belarus Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Return Ticket Required?
British No
Australian No
Canadian No
USA No
Other EU No

Passports

Passport valid for 90 days after departure required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Note

All foreign nationals (except British foreign nationals) must hold medical insurance. All foreign nationals must register their passports at the local police station within three days of their arrival. If staying at a hotel, reception will do this automatically.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

(a) Tourist visas are only available to those booking through a travel agency in Belarus or from a travel agency in another country which has an agreement with Belarus state travel and can supply state travel vouchers. (b) Children travelling on their parents’ passports do not need a visa but must be accounted for on parents’ visa application form. (c) Journalists can only apply for a Business visa after being accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.d) Generally entrants on short-term business visa require a letter of invitation from a legally recognised body, although EU nationals and visitors from some other countries are exempt for periods of less than 30 days

Types of Visa and Cost

Transit: £63, express £113; Visitor and Business: £63, express £113 (single-entry); £113, express £213 (double-entry);  £163, express £313 (multiple-entry). Tourist: £63, express £113 (single-entry); £113, express £213 (double-entry). Group visas are also available; nationals are advised to contact the embassy for further information.

Validity

Visitor and Business: 90 days (single-and double-entry); one year (multiple-entry). Tourist: 30 days. Transit: 48 hours, valid for one year.

Applications to:

Nearest consulate (or consular section at embassy). Visas can be obtained at Minsk-2 International Airport in exceptional cases, such as illness or death of a Belarusian relative, only provided the traveller is met at the airport by their official sponsor with the original letter of invitation or tourist vouchers. In this case, the fee may be higher.

Working Days Required

Five, or 48 hours for express processing.
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