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Belarus passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Belarus passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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44Visa-free
32eVisa
37Visa on arrival
85Visa required

Belarus passport at a glance

With a Belarus passport you can enter 44 destinations visa-free and 37 with a visa on arrival, so 81 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 32 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 85 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Belarus

Do Belarus passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Belarus passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (30 days)
ThailandVisa on arrival
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Belarus passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa3191913
Asia1913811
Europe60038
North America101210
Oceania1328
South America5115

Longest visa-free stays

Where Belarus passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 44
eVisa 32
Visa on arrival 37
Visa required 85

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Belarus passport holders visit without a visa?

Belarus passport holders can visit 44 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Georgia and others. Adding the 37 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 81 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Belarus passport holders?

37 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Belarus passport holders, including Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Belarus passport holders travel with an eVisa?

32 destinations let Belarus passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Colombia, Australia, India, Bahamas and others.

Do Belarus passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Belarus passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Belarus passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Belarus passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Belarus passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Belarus passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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