🇧🇾 Belarus visa requirements for Russian citizens
No visa needed — Russian citizens can enter Belarus visa-free.
Entry rules for Russia passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Russia can travel to Belarus for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Belarus immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Russian passport ranks #76 worldwide, opening 117 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (78 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 6 with an eTA). Belarus is one of them.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Belarusian citizens traveling to Russia face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).
Across Eastern Europe as a whole, 2 of 3 destinations are open to Russian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Belarus
- Capital
- Minsk
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Currency
- Belarusian ruble (Br)
- Languages
- Belarusian, Russian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Belarus?
No visa needed — Russian citizens can enter Belarus visa-free.
What currency is used in Belarus?
The currency in Belarus is the Belarusian ruble (Br). The capital city is Minsk.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free for Russian citizens traveling to Belarus. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Belarus embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Europe for Russian passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.