India passport → Belarus
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Indian passport holders need an eVisa for Belarus. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a Schengen visa, EU residence or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as visa required. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
A valid Schengen or EU national visa replaces the Belarusian visa when arriving and departing through Minsk National Airport. Not valid for travel via Russia.
Sources disagree on some details here. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026.
Belarus at a glance
- Capital
- Minsk
- Currency
- Belarusian ruble (BYN)
- Languages
- Belarusian, Russian
- Calling code
- +375
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Belarus for other passports
- IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Indian passport holders need an eVisa for Belarus. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Belarus?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Belarus?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Belarus easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying Schengen visa, EU residence, Indian citizens get visa free. A valid Schengen or EU national visa replaces the Belarusian visa when arriving and departing through Minsk National Airport. Not valid for travel via Russia.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Belarus before you travel.