Belarus visa for Americans
Sources differ; confirmation needed
Sources differ on this route. The recorded route is precautionary and needs confirmation before booking.
Sources differ on this rule. We show the stricter answer; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
United States · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Tourist eVisa — standard fee · Sources differ; confirmation needed
- Recorded fee
- 66 EUR
- Stay allowance
- 30 days · per entry
- Processing
- Up to 7 days
- Visa usage window
- 30 days · Start of the window is not confirmed
Residence, a supporting visa or another condition may change this route. Review consequential conditions before applying
Reviewed 6 October 202622 sources · Low confidenceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of BelarusSources and verification
Who this applies to, and exceptions
What can change this answer
Holding another visa or a residence permit, your age or your port of entry can open a different route.
These routes are conditional. Every stated requirement must be met; selecting a document does not confirm eligibility.
- Conditional · eVisa (apply online)$73.95
An electronic tourist visa is an alternative for other eligible itineraries. Apply at least 7 calendar days before entry and carry the printed approval. It cannot be used for entry from Russia.
- Conditional · eVisa (apply online)$6.72
Children under 14 pay only the EUR 6 electronic service fee. Nationality eligibility still applies.
- Maximum age: 13 years.
- Conditional · No visa needed
A valid conventional Russian visa may cover entry and stay in Belarus during its validity. Use an authorised crossing and a passport accepted by both countries; electronic visas do not cover the Russia–Belarus crossing.
- The document must be valid on entry.
- A physical visa in the passport is required.
- Conditional · No visa needed
A valid Russian residence permit can support travel from Russia to Belarus. Temporary residence allows up to 90 days per calendar year; third-country entry or exit can require an additional visa. Confirm the document category.
- Confirm document validity and use conditions with the official authority.
Print the approved electronic visa before travel.
Where the sources differ
The ministry and portal FAQ differ on paper versus electronic presentation. Carry the printout until clarified.
This classifies the recorded evidence; it does not announce a rule change. The disagreement remains unresolved and the displayed conservative rule is retained.
Sources for this rule
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- 2.National Centre for Electronic Services (opens in a new tab)
e-pasluga.by · Government
Recorded check:
Why we say this (4)
“This option is available to the holders of ordinary passports of 68 countries, including the USA, Canada, the EU countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United Kingdom.”
Quoted from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“An E-visa is a single-entry individual visa. It is issued for a period not exceeding 30 days.”
Quoted from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“The electronic visa must be printed out and carried with you when entering/leaving and during your stay in Belarus.”
Quoted from National Centre for Electronic Services · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“Upon entering the Republic of Belarus and during the stay in the country foreigners are obliged to present a copy of the E-visa in electronic form or its hard copy at the request of authorities.”
Quoted from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
History of this rule(1)
- Embassy visa neededeVisa (apply online)Checked against official sources
How to apply, step by step
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Confirm the route with the official authority
Sources differ on this route. The recorded route is precautionary and needs confirmation before booking.
Before you travel
Announced changes
From 31 December 2026
The temporary European road-and-rail exemption is published through 31 December 2026. Recheck before travel after that date.
Documents to prepare
Documents whose scope matches the base route. Review the additional conditions below.
eVisaGuides
Base-route documents
- At least two base units per day for a stay shorter than a month, or 50 base units for a full month.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus: https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa/viezd_vyezd/general/ · 2026-10-06Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties: https://nalog.gov.by/news/33270/ · 2026-10-06
This list excludes mission requirements and conditions that need confirmation.
Requirements by application location and circumstance
These are conditional requirements, not a checklist for everyone. Choosing a city does not establish the mission’s jurisdiction over your residence.
Confirm whether the condition applies
Insurance covering Belarus for the full stay with at least EUR 10000 medical cover, unless exempt.
How much the Belarus visa costs for Americans
- Government fee
- Consular fee: 60 EUR
- Insurance within the application fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Service and verification
- Internet acquiring and service: 6 EUR
- Recorded amount for this route
- 66 EUR
- Total of itemised fees
- 66 EUR
The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.
Stay, validity and entries
- Stay per entry
- 30 days per entry
- Visa usage window
- 30 days · Start of the window is not confirmed
- Limit over a period
- Not confirmed
- Recorded duration rule
- per entry
- Entries
- Single
- Extension in country
- Not confirmed
Entry and health rules
These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference
Yellow fever vaccination: Not required
No yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required.
Government of Canada · Recorded checkMore sources (1)
NaTHNaC / UKHSA ·Travel insurance: Required
Carry medical cover of at least EUR 10,000 for the whole stay; a qualifying foreign policy is accepted.
Printed visa: Required
Carry the electronic visa on paper. The ministry permits electronic display, but the service portal requires a printout. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Other vaccinations: In some cases
No vaccination certificate is specified for ordinary entry. Personal vaccine recommendations depend on the traveller and itinerary.
Official Belarus portal · Recorded checkMore sources (1)
NaTHNaC / UKHSA ·
Payment, transit and practical tips
- Emergency numbers
- Police 102 · Ambulance 103
- Driving side
- Right
- Cash declaration
- Declare cash and travellers cheques exceeding USD 10000. Keep the stamped entry declaration for departure.
- Duty-free allowance
- Personal-use goods: by air, up to EUR 10000 and 50 kg; by other means or on foot, up to EUR 500 and 25 kg from 1 April 2024. Separate allowances include 3 litres of alcohol and 200 cigarettes or 250 g tobacco.
- Registration after arrival
- Use the earlier 10-day registration deadline; the airport page says 10 working days. Hotels register guests at check-in. Published exceptions allow 30 days for Kazakhstan, UAE, Ukraine, Lithuania and Estonia, and 90 days for Russia. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
- Leaving the country
- Leave within the authorised stay and retain the customs cash declaration. Airport-exempt visitors must also leave through an eligible airport. Electronic visas do not support the Russia crossing.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Belarus visa for Americans?
66 EUR. See the fee breakdown and its components below.
How long can Americans stay in Belarus?
30 days · per entry
What documents do I need for the Belarus visa?
At least two base units per day for a stay shorter than a month, or 50 base units for a full month..
Sources and verification
Every rule on this page comes from the sources below. Dates show when the data was added, last changed and last reviewed.
- Added
- 1 Apr 2026
- Last changed
- 6 Oct 2026
- Last reviewed
- 6 Oct 2026
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- 4.National Centre for Electronic Services (opens in a new tab)
e-pasluga.by · Government
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- 5.National Centre for Electronic Services (opens in a new tab)
e-pasluga.by · Government
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- 18.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus (opens in a new tab)
dubai.mfa.gov.by · Government
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- 20.NaTHNaC / UKHSA (opens in a new tab)
travelhealthpro.org.uk · Government travel advice
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