Belarus
General visa requirements for travelling to Belarus. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Transit Visa (Type B))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 2 days
- Processing time
- 5 working days
- Fee
- $66 USD (EUR 60)
- Validity
- 365 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Type B transit visa valid for up to one year and allows transit stops of up to 2 days. Required for transit stops exceeding 24 hours or when leaving airport zone.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all nationalities requiring transit stop exceeding 24 hours.
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Purpose of visit
Transit through Belarus for up to 2 days en route to another destination.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: One color photo 35mm x 45mm, taken within last 6 months
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa application form
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Travel itinerary
Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.
Must include addresses: No; Must include dates: No
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 60
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Previous visa copies
Must include rejections: No; Years back: 5
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare travel itinerary and destination country visa.
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Document submission
Submit Type B transit visa application to Belarusian embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 60 consular fee.
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Processing wait
Standard processing within 5 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with Type B transit visa.
Transit visa (Transit Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 24 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit without visa permitted for stays up to 24 hours if traveling by international airlines with transfer at Belarus airport. Passengers must remain in designated airport zone and cannot exit airport. Transit to Russia not permitted under visa-free transit.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Available to all nationalities.
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Purpose of visit
Transit through Belarus airport to third country destination (excluding Russia).
Documents you need
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Previous visa copies
Must include rejections: No; Years back: 5