Do US passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
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How we checkVisa-free entry for up to 30 days via Minsk International Airport.
Eligible US passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 30 days via Minsk International Airport for tourism or business. You must enter and exit via Minsk, and may not travel directly to or from Russia. You must show funds equivalent to 25 euros per day and medical insurance with at least 10,000 euros of coverage. Register for stays longer than five working days.
Source: US Department of State, Belarus Travel Advisory (Last Updated December 29, 2025). Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source
- Short trips
- Visa-free entry, up to 30 days via Minsk International Airport
- State Department: "You need an E-visa for most trips 30 days or shorter."
- Longer stays
- Visa required for stays longer than 30 days
- You need a visa if you plan to stay over 30 days.
- Via Russia
- Visa-free entry is unavailable if traveling directly to or from Russia
- If you are traveling directly to or from Russia, you will also need a visa.
- Passport validity
- 3 months past departure
- State Department: "Must have 3 months' validity beyond your date of departure."
- Blank pages
- 2 per stamp
- Two blank pages available per stamp.
- Cash declaration
- 10,000 USD
- Declare 10,000 USD or more on entry and exit.
Changes to this rule
- Oct 19, 2026Eligible U.S. passport holders may enter Belarus visa-free through Minsk International Airport for up to 30 days, subject to entry requirements.