After your Belarus eVisa is approved, download the PDF from your E-Pasluga personal account, print it on A4 paper in colour, and carry it with your passport to any international checkpoint for your Belarus eVisa border crossing. Present a printed Belarus eVisa and a passport valid 90+ days beyond departure with two blank pages. The eVisa is accepted at all international checkpoints; keep your printed copy and insurance proof (€10,000 min.) throughout your stay. The 30-day stay begins on your crossing date, not from issuance. Last updated: September 2026. Border procedures can change with little notice; always verify current entry requirements on the MFA website (mfa.gov.by) within 72 hours of departure.
After Approval: Download and Print Your Belarus eVisa
The Belarus eVisa border crossing starts by logging into your E-Pasluga personal account, downloading the approved PDF, and printing it on A4 paper in colour before departure. The Belarus eVisa, launched 20 March 2025 under Government Decree No. 953 (enacted 16 December 2024), is delivered as a PDF with a scannable QR code.
Log into E-Pasluga
Service code 3.04.01 – check your inbox, including spam, for the approval notification.
Download the PDF
Verify all passport data, travel dates, and personal details. If any error is found after approval, you must submit a new application; the €6 service fee is non-refundable.
Test the QR code
Use the E-Pasluga mobile app to confirm it scans before printing.
Print on A4 in colour
For QR contrast; produce at least 2 copies and store the PDF in a cloud backup (Google Drive, iCloud, or email to yourself).
Join the all-passports queue
At the checkpoint; no dedicated eVisa lane exists.
Digital Copy: Can You Show the eVisa on Your Phone?
While mfa.gov.by accepts either electronic or hard copy, e-pasluga.by instructs travellers to carry a printed copy at entry, during stay, and at exit. If you lose your printout abroad, log into E-Pasluga from any device, re-download the PDF, and reprint at your hotel or a business centre.
eVisa Validity and Permitted Border Checkpoints
The Belarus eVisa border crossing grants a single-entry stay of up to 30 days, with the clock starting from your crossing date, not the issuance date. If your eVisa is issued on Day 0 and you enter on Day 5, your 30-day allowance runs until Day 35.
| Checkpoint Type | Examples | eVisa Accepted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minsk National Airport, Airport Vitebsk | Yes | Primary entry point for UK travellers |
| Road | All international road crossings | Yes | Poland land border reopened 25 September 2025; Ukraine border closed to British nationals |
| Rail | All international rail crossings | Yes | Includes routes from Lithuania and Latvia |
If driving, carry an International Driving Permit, a Green Card insurance certificate, and a BelToll registration for toll roads. Visa-free entry for UK citizens remains available alongside the eVisa, allowing up to 30 days per trip and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year until 31 December 2026. The eVisa costs UK adults a total of €66 (€60 consular fee plus a €6 service fee).
Documents to Have Ready at the Belarus Border
- Printed Belarus eVisa: a colour A4 hard copy is strongly recommended over a digital copy on your phone
- Passport: valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended departure date, with at least two blank pages
- Travel insurance: minimum €10,000 coverage valid for Belarus; approved domestic providers include Belgosstrakh and Eximgarant of Belarus
- Accommodation confirmation: hotel booking or invitation letter
- Return or onward ticket
- Financial proof: approximately €25 per day of your stay
- Migration card: obtain one at the border crossing point
- Currency declaration form: required if carrying more than $10,000 in cash or travellers cheques; officers may count the cash physically, and you must keep the stamped form for exit
At the Border – Step-by-Step Crossing Process
At the Belarus checkpoint, join the all-passports queue (no dedicated eVisa lane), hand over your printed Belarus eVisa and passport, and the officer scans the QR code against the system. Based on traveller reports from Minsk National Airport, average processing time is 15-25 minutes; at road checkpoints such as Brest, expect 30-60 minutes during summer peaks.
Approach
Join the all-passports queue with your printed Belarus eVisa and open passport ready. No dedicated eVisa lane exists at any checkpoint.
Immigration desk
Hand over your passport and printed eVisa. The officer scans the QR code and verifies your data against their system.
Migration card
Request one if you plan onward travel to Russia; it is available at the border checkpoint. Fields include: name (as in passport), passport number, purpose of visit (choose “tourism”), length of stay (max 30 days), and address in Belarus.
Biometric capture
Fingerprinting and a photograph may be taken at immigration.
Officer questions
Expect queries about purpose (tourism), length of stay (up to 30 days), accommodation address, return date, and financial means (min. €25 per day).
Entry stamp
Your passport receives an entry stamp; Belarus eVisa holders still get passport stamps.
Customs
Declare electronics or drones if required. Cash exceeding $10,000 must be declared on a form; keep the stamped copy for exit.
Pro tip: Request a migration card, get an exit stamp for Russia, and keep your printed eVisa for departure.
FAQ: Belarus eVisa Border Crossing
Do I need travel insurance to enter Belarus with an eVisa?
Health insurance with minimum €10,000 coverage is strongly recommended for Belarus eVisa holders. Border officers may request proof at the checkpoint; it must be valid for Belarus. Approved domestic providers include Belgosstrakh and Eximgarant of Belarus.
What happens if my Belarus eVisa has incorrect details like a wrong passport number or name typo?
If personal details on the approved Belarus eVisa contain errors, a new application must be submitted. The original service fee of €6 is non-refundable. Check name, passport number, and travel dates against your passport; if errors exist after approval, re-apply (€6 fee lost).
Can I extend my Belarus eVisa while in the country?
Single-entry Belarus eVisas generally cannot be extended. In emergency situations, contact the local OGIM or OVIR migration office. The eVisa allows a stay of up to 30 days, counted from the date of border crossing, not from the issuance date.
Do existing visa-free arrangements for UK citizens still apply alongside the eVisa?
Yes, UK citizens can still enter Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days per trip, with a maximum of 90 days per calendar year, until 31 December 2026. Use the eVisa only if your 90-day visa-free quota is used up or you are not a UK citizen.
Does the Belarus eVisa allow me to travel to Russia?
No, the Belarus eVisa does not permit entry into Russia. The mutual visa recognition agreement between Russia and Belarus, effective 11 January 2025, explicitly excludes electronic visas. A traditional visa is required for Russia, and you cannot re-enter Belarus from Russia on a Belarus eVisa. Six designated road sections are authorised for Union State land crossings.
What if I lose my printed Belarus eVisa during my stay?
If you lose your printed Belarus eVisa during your stay, log into your E-Pasluga account from any internet-connected device. You can re-download the PDF file and print it at a hotel, business centre, or internet café.
Do I need to register with migration authorities after entering Belarus?
Stays over 10 business days require OVIR registration; hotels usually arrange it. The migration card obtained at the border crossing serves as your initial record. Failure to register may result in fines.
How much cash can I bring into Belarus without declaring it?
Amounts exceeding $10,000 in cash or travellers cheques must be declared on a customs form. Officers may physically count cash at entry. You must complete a declaration form, get it stamped by a customs officer, and keep the stamped form for your exit.
Is there a dedicated eVisa lane at Belarus border checkpoints?
No dedicated eVisa lane exists at Belarus border checkpoints. You should join the general all-passports queue.
Can I re-enter Belarus on a new eVisa immediately after exiting?
Yes, you can re-enter Belarus on a new eVisa after exiting, subject to normal application rules. You must submit a new application through the E-Pasluga portal, which requires processing within 7 calendar days. The previous single-entry eVisa is no longer valid once you exit Belarus.
