Russia passport → Belarus
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Visa-free entry
Russian passport holders can visit Belarus without a visa.
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.
Belarus at a glance
- Capital
- Minsk
- Currency
- Belarusian ruble (BYN)
- Languages
- Belarusian, Russian
- Calling code
- +375
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Belarus for other passports
- RussiaVisa-free
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 Russian passport holders
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Russian passport holders can visit Belarus without a visa.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Belarus?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Belarus?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #37 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Russian citizens (edited 1 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.