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Short-term visa for business meetings, conferences, and negotiations. Valid up to 90 days. No work permit required for business activities only.

Electronic visa for business trips and meetings, available since March 20, 2025. Single-entry, valid up to 30 days. Available to citizens of 67 eligible countries.

Electronic visa for participation in sporting, cultural, scientific, educational events, and internships. Valid up to 30 days. Available to citizens of 67 eligible countries.

Electronic visa for tourism purposes, available since March 20, 2025. Single-entry visa valid up to 30 days. Available to citizens of 67 eligible countries.

Visa for family members (spouse and minor children) of foreign workers or residents in Belarus. Requires work visa holder or resident to provide invitation and financial support.

Visa for humanitarian purposes including foreign aid provision, children's health programs, volunteer work, and charitable activities. Requires authorization from Humanitarian Activities Department.

Residence permit for foreign investors establishing business or acquiring real estate in Belarus. Requires minimum investment of $200,000 or €150,000 real estate purchase.

Visa for foreign journalists and media representatives. Covers reporting and professional activities. Requires accreditation with Belarusian Foreign Ministry. Can receive 1-year multiple-entry visa upon accreditation.

Long-term multiple-entry visa for stays exceeding 90 days. Used for employment, study, residence, and other long-term purposes. Valid up to 5 years.

Visa for medical treatment and health tourism in Belarus. Can use regular short-term or long-term visas. Medical insurance with 10,000 EUR minimum coverage required.

Indefinite residence permit after 5 years of legal residence on work/study visa, or 3 years for investors. Path to citizenship after additional 2 years.

Visa for visiting friends or family in Belarus. Requires personal invitation from host in Belarus. Valid up to 90 days.

Visa for foreign clergy, missionaries, and religious workers. Short-term (Type C) or long-term (Type D). Requires permission from Commissioner for Religious and Ethnic Affairs for long-term stays.

Agreement allowing Russian visa/residence permit holders to enter Belarus, and vice versa. Valid Russian visa allows 90-day visit to Belarus. Effective January 11, 2025.

Visa for participation in scientific research, educational activities, internships, and exchange programs. Short-term (Type C) or long-term (Type D) depending on duration.

Short-term visa for tourism, business, and other temporary purposes. Valid up to 90 days. Available as single, double, or multiple entry.

Long-term visa for international students pursuing academic programs. Valid for duration of study, up to 1 year initially with renewal option.

Short-term visa for tourism and leisure travel. Valid up to 30 days. Single or double entry options.

Transit visa for passing through Belarus to a final destination. Available as single, double, or multiple entry. Valid for up to 2 days per transit.

Visa-free entry for 30 days for citizens of 76 countries. Entry and exit by air at Minsk National Airport. Requires valid passport, proof of funds, and medical insurance.

Visa-free entry for citizens of select European countries. Duration varies: 90 days for Lithuania, Latvia, Poland; 30 days for 33 other European countries (valid until December 31, 2025).

Visa-free entry for citizens of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Valid for 90 days. Includes Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova.

Option to request visa at Minsk National Airport if your country has no Belarusian embassy. Surcharge applied: +100% if no embassy, +200% if embassy exists in your country.

Long-term visa for foreign workers employed in Belarus. Requires work permit issued by Ministry of Interior. Valid up to 1-2 years, renewable.