Tourist visa for Belarus

The Republic of Belarus does not currently offer an electronic visa (e-visa) service. The country provides several types of entry visas, including transit visa type B, short-term visa type C and long-term visa type D. Type B transit visa can be single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry. The visa validity period should not exceed one year, but for each transit visa the foreigner has the right to stay in Belarus for two days from the date of entry. Short-term visa type C can be single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry and is issued for up to 90 days. Long-term visa type D is a multiple-entry visa and is issued for a period of more than 90 days, but not more than five years.

Depending on the purpose of travel to Belarus, the following visa categories are available:

• Tourism
• Diplomatic
• Service
• Business
• For participation in sports, scientific, cultural, educational internships and events.
• Study
• Work
• Permanent residence
• Implementation of humanitarian programs, including on a gratuitous basisReligious tourism
• Journalism
• Private travel

In order to obtain a tourist visa at the Consular Office or Embassy, a certain set of documents must be submitted. These documents include:

• A completed visa application form;
• 1 photograph;
• A contract for tourist services (containing at least two tourist services, including hotel accommodation for the entire period of validity of the visa, and, for example, transfer from the airport to the hotel and back, or the services of a tour guide or other tourist service);
• Original signed and stamped written Invitation or Petition;
• Confirmation of hotel reservation in the Republic of Belarus for the entire period of validity of the requested visa;
• Confirmation of booking of return and entry air tickets;
• Passport (validity period must be at least 90 days from the date of visa expiry);
• Medical insurance contract concluded with any foreign insurance company.

A tourist visa to Belarus can be issued only with an invitation or hotel voucher

To obtain a visa, EU citizens can provide a hotel voucher, which must be stamped and signed. However, in this case the booking period is limited to a maximum of 10 days. The consular section will only issue a visa for the duration of the booking, and a simple booking confirmation, which is issued automatically on online booking portals, is not sufficient. If you do not have a valid document, we can offer you the possibility to order a tourist invitation to Belarus. We will take care of all the paperwork and save you time preparing for your trip. Our specialists will prepare for you an invitation to Belarus and will draw up all the documentation for obtaining a visa. You will only have to wait until you receive your visa. Order a fast and inexpensive visa to Belarus on our website!

Belarus has extended a warm welcome to citizens of several countries through various visa-free travel programs. These programs offer simplified entry procedures, making it easier for eligible travelers to explore Belarus. Here are the most noteworthy options:

1. 30 Days Visa-Free Entry

Travelers who would typically require a visa to enter Belarus can enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 30 days. To qualify for this program, you must arrive at one of the designated Belarusian airports, including Minsk National Airport, "Airport Brest," "Airport Gomel," "Airport Grodno," "Airport Mogilev," or "Airport Vitebsk." It's important to note that this option is not available for individuals arriving from the Russian Federation by plane.

2. 15 Days Visa-Free Tourist Zone

Another fantastic option for travelers is the 15-day visa-free entry to Belarus's tourist zone, which includes major cities like Grodno and Brest. To take advantage of this program, you must obtain a special document from a certified travel agency in your home country. This document serves as your entry permit and allows you to explore the beauty of Belarus without the need for a traditional visa.

It is important to note that the visa-free travel procedure does not apply to those who arrive in Belarus from Russia or depart from Belarus to Russia by air and are not citizens of Russia or Belarus.