Belarus passport → Russia
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Visa-free entry90 days
Belarusian passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Russia at a glance
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian ruble (RUB)
- Languages
- Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Region
- Eastern Europe
RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRussia for other passports
- BelarusVisa-free90 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Belarusian passport holders
Common questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Belarusian passport holders can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Belarusian citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Belarusian citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Belarusian citizens visit without a visa?
80 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Belarus passport ranks #53 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Belarusian citizens (edited 29 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Russia before you travel.