You do not need a visa for Belarus if you have a Malaysian passport

No visa needed

Malaysian citizens can enter Belarus without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Belarus?

No. Malaysian citizens can enter Belarus without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Belarus may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 90+ days beyond intended stay with blank pages
Photo: 35x45mm, white background, recent within 6 months
Travel insurance covering Belarus (min €10,000 coverage)
Confirmed hotel booking or invitation from host
Proof of funds (~€50 per day of stay)
Return or onward travel tickets

Entry requirements for Malaysian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Malaysian passport holders entering Belarus as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Belarus. Insurance should cover at least EUR 10,000.00, be valid in Belarus, and cover the entire duration of the stay.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Last checked 2026-07-30
Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Belarus. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Belarus.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Belarus
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Belarus.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Belarus.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Belarus.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Belarus.
- This visa requirement is different for the following travelers: - Travelers with a valid Belarusian or Russian visa who may enter, leave, stay or transit through either Belarus or Russia during the visa's validity period. However, this is limited to certain international border crossing points. Please check the source for more details.
Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Belarus

Mir Castle — A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Belarus's most iconic landmark
Minsk — Belarus's capital and emerging business hub
Brest Fortress — A powerful memorial and Belarus's western gateway
Belovezhskaya Pushcha — Europe's last primeval forest and home to the European bison