Belarus Short Term Visa

The Belarus Short Term Visa (short-stay category C) is the standard entry permission for travellers visiting Belarus for tourism, business, family visits, or short courses. It is issued by the Republic of Belarus through its diplomatic missions and, for eligible nationalities, via electronic visa platforms or authorised consular services. Belarus also operates a visa-free entry scheme for certain nationalities that was extended through 31 December 2026, but many visitors still require a short-term visa depending on nationality and point of entry.

Applications are made at a Belarusian embassy or consulate, or through an e-visa route where available. You can apply directly using the official Belarus travel and visa pages listed by the government, or use DoVisa for guided completion, document checks, and step-by-step help. Upon approval you typically receive either an electronic approval (PDF/email) for eligible e-visa routes or a visa sticker placed in your passport at the consulate. Keep the approval confirmation and passport ready for airline check-in and immigration on arrival.

The Belarus Short Term Visa is a travel visa — not a long-term residence permit — and it covers short visits only. Recent policy changes include an expansion of visa-free access for 38 states through the end of 2026; that programme allows some nationals to enter without a visa for up to 30 days but requires arrival and departure by air for the visa-free benefit to apply. The short-term visa remains necessary for travellers who are not covered by the visa-free list or who enter by land/sea where other rules apply.

For detailed eligibility and step-by-step application guidance see Belarus visa information and the official government travel-visas page at belarus.by — Travel Visas. When you're ready, Apply for your Belarus Short Term Visa now with DoVisa and get expert support throughout the process.