Do you need a visa for Belarus?
Entry rules for Belarus for 10 passports, each checked against the official source: 9 without a visa, 0 with a pre-registration, 1 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa for up to 30 days, by air only. Australians can enter Belarus visa-free through certain airports until 31 December 2026. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders may visit Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days through the end of 2026. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa for up to 30 days. Canadians can enter Belarus visa-free if they fly into certain airports, including Minsk National Airport. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | No visa | No visa. French passport holders can enter Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days per stay. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa for up to 30 days. German citizens can enter Belarus visa-free by land or air until 31 December 2026. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | Visa required | Visa required. Irish passport holders need a visa to travel to Belarus, except for qualifying stays entering and leaving through Minsk airport. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | No visa | No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Belarus for up to 30 days if they enter and leave through Minsk airport. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa for up to 30 days. Spanish citizens are covered by Belarus's visa exemption until 31 December 2026. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa for up to 30 days. UK passport holders can enter Belarus visa-free until 31 December 2026. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | Visa-free entry for up to 30 days via Minsk International Airport. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Belarus
A flat, forested country with more than 10,000 lakes, the Belavezhskaya Pushcha and old towns in Eastern Europe.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guidePower plugs in BelarusSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa for up to 30 days, by air only. Australians can enter Belarus visa-free through certain airports until 31 December 2026.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa. Austrian passport holders may visit Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days through the end of 2026.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa for up to 30 days. Canadians can enter Belarus visa-free if they fly into certain airports, including Minsk National Airport.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa. French passport holders can enter Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days per stay.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa for up to 30 days. German citizens can enter Belarus visa-free by land or air until 31 December 2026.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
Visa required. Irish passport holders need a visa to travel to Belarus, except for qualifying stays entering and leaving through Minsk airport.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Belarus for up to 30 days if they enter and leave through Minsk airport.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa for up to 30 days. Spanish citizens are covered by Belarus's visa exemption until 31 December 2026.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
No visa for up to 30 days. UK passport holders can enter Belarus visa-free until 31 December 2026.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Belarus?
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days via Minsk International Airport.