Easier Travel to Belarus with the Electronic Visa from March 2025
Since 20 March 2025 Belarus has launched a new online e-Visa system for 67 eligible nationalities, replacing lengthy consular procedures with a swift digital process that covers tourism, business and short-term stays.
Since 20 March 2025, Belarus has introduced a new electronic visa (e-Visa) that simplifies travel for visitors from 67 eligible countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the digital-first measure on its official platform, eliminating the need for cumbersome consular paperwork.
Citizens of 38 countries currently enjoy visa-exempt entry, and this exemption has been extended until 31 December 2025—find the latest list.
67 nationalities now eligible for the e-Visa
Whether you hold a passport from an EU member state (visa-free until 31 December 2025) or one of the 67 other eligible countries, the new e-Visa system is now live. The initiative marks a significant step in Belarus’s ongoing travel-opening policy.
How to apply in minutes
Bureaucracy becomes a thing of the past. Applications are filed entirely online via the official portal e-pasluga.by or the downloadable “E-Pasluga” mobile app.
The 67 eligible countries are:
Albania, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Republic), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City.
Details you need to know
Visa type: Single entry
Maximum stay: 30 days
Valid purposes: Business visits, sporting, cultural, scientific or educational events, internships, private visits and tourism
Step-by-step checklist
Timing: Apply at least seven calendar days before departure.
Account: Register on E-Pasluga to create a personal profile.
Form: Fill in required details—passport number, residential address, profession and the exact place of stay in Belarus.
Documents: Upload nothing—all data is submitted digitally.
Payment: Settle the fee securely by international debit/credit card.
Fee schedule
Base fee:
€35 for travellers from certain European countries.
€60 for all other eligible nationalities.
Service charge: An additional €6 covers processing and internet fees.
Free for kids: Children are exempt depending on age and nationality.
Online process explained
Delivery: Your approved e-Visa appears in your online account within seven days.
Keep a copy: Save or print the document before you travel.
Arrival: Present it at any international checkpoint upon entry.
Essentials for smooth travel
Passport: Must remain valid for at least 90 days past the e-Visa expiry date and contain one blank page.
Insurance: Comprehensive medical-repatriation coverage of at least €10,000 is compulsory.
Entering Belarus – where and how
Border crossings accepted: All international points—airports, road checkpoints and railways.
Day counting: Your day of arrival and the day of departure each count as full days.
