Belarus: Visa-free visits up to 30 days now possible

Event

The Belorussian government has recently modified entry requirements for travelers from 74 countries. Henceforce, these individuals will be allowed to travel visa-free in the country for up to 30 days, provided they enter and depart via Minsk International Airport (MSQ). Previously, stays of only five days had been permitted.

Nationals from the following countries are concerned by this new measure: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, India, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Samoa, San Marino, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, the Vatican, and Vietnam. 

Advice

Travelers are advised to contact their nearest Belorussian consulate for more information regarding entry requirements.