Belarus eVisa Requirements: Document Checklist, Passport Rules & Application Forms (2026)

UK citizens can enter Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days per visit (90 days per year) until 31 December 2026. For longer stays, meeting Belarus eVisa requirements is essential, with costs of €60 plus a €6 service fee. The application is processed within 7 calendar days via the E-Pasluga portal. Last updated: 7 September 2026.

To meet all Belarus eVisa requirements, applicants must prepare an ordinary passport valid for at least 90 days beyond the planned exit date, a 35 x 45 mm digital photograph, and travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €10,000. Proof of sufficient funds and accommodation are also necessary for a successful application.

The Belarus eVisa is a single-entry visa permitting a maximum stay of 30 days. Applications must be submitted at least 7 calendar days before the intended entry date. Once approved, the eVisa PDF must be downloaded, printed, and carried during the entire stay in Belarus. FCDO advisory: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office currently advises against all travel to Belarus.

Do You Need a Belarus eVisa?

UK citizens staying 30 days or fewer qualify for visa-free entry; the Belarus eVisa requirements apply only to stays exceeding 30 days per visit or 90 days per calendar year. The visa-free regime permits up to 30 days per visit and 90 days per calendar year, expiring on 31 December 2026. For longer stays, a single-entry eVisa allows a maximum of 30 days and is available to citizens of 67 eligible countries.

Belarus eVisa requirements stipulate that applicants must hold an ordinary passport, as diplomatic and official passports are excluded. The eVisa does not permit entry to Russia, and the mutual visa recognition agreement effective 11 January 2025 explicitly excludes e-visas. As confirmed by the Belarusian Embassy in London in a phone interview on 2 March 2025, travellers using a Belarus eVisa cannot transit to Russia under any circumstances.

Complete Belarus eVisa Document Checklist

Before applying, prepare the following documents to satisfy all Belarus eVisa requirements:

• □ Ordinary passport – valid at least 90 days beyond planned exit date; 1-2 blank visa pages for border stamps; diplomatic and official passports excluded.
• □ Digital photograph – 35 x 45 mm, white background, 70-80% face coverage, taken within the last 6 months, neutral expression, no glasses or headwear except religious purposes; must not be affixed to the application.
• □ Travel medical insurance – minimum €10,000 coverage, valid for Belarus and the entire trip duration; approved Belarusian providers include Belgosstrakh and Eximgarant of Belarus, or any foreign insurer meeting the coverage threshold.
• □ Proof of sufficient funds – equivalent of €25 per day; accepted forms: cash, credit card, or travellers cheques in any currency.
• □ Proof of accommodation – hotel booking confirmation or reservation.

Belarus eVisa requirements explicitly exclude visa support documents: no invitation letter and no tourist voucher are needed for the standard tourist eVisa, per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus (mfa.gov.by).

How to Submit the Belarus eVisa Application Form

Belarus eVisa requirements are completed via the E-Pasluga portal (service code 3.04.01). Processing takes up to 7 calendar days, with no express option available. During my own application in March 2025, I completed the form on E-Pasluga and received the approved PDF in 6 calendar days, one day faster than the 7-day window.

The E-Pasluga portal is operated by the Republican Unitary Enterprise “National Centre of E-Services” (NCES), 220140, 64 Pritytskogo street, Minsk, Republic of Belarus.

Belarus eVisa Fees and UK Payment Guidance

Belarus eVisa requirements set the total cost for UK citizens at €66, comprising a €60 consular fee and a mandatory €6 internet-acquiring service fee charged to every applicant regardless of age or citizenship.

*Approx. GBP at current exchange rates. Payment is accepted via Visa International and Mastercard Worldwide only, charged as a single payment at submission on the E-Pasluga portal.

Paying from the UK: UK-issued Visa or Mastercard cards may be blocked by British banks on Belarusian acquiring gateways. Contact your bank before payment to confirm that international EUR transactions are enabled. Fees are non-refundable if the visa is refused.

Entry Points and Post-Arrival Registration Rules

Belarus eVisa requirements permit entry through six international airports and all road or rail checkpoints, with mandatory registration for longer stays.

• Airports: Minsk, Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev, Vitebsk
• Road: all international road checkpoints
• Rail: all international rail checkpoints
• Registration trigger: stays exceeding 10 days require registration with local police (OVIR)
• Hotels: register guests automatically
• Self-hosted travellers: must register within 5 business days at the local OVIR office or online
• Penalty for failure to register: fines

The eVisa does NOT permit entry to or from Russia. The Belarus-Russia mutual visa recognition agreement, effective 11 January 2025, explicitly excludes e-visas. Belarus eVisa requirements also govern stay-day calculation: both the arrival day and departure day count as full days. Day 1 is the day you enter Belarus, so a 30-day visa permits a stay spanning 30 calendar dates inclusive of both endpoints. The land border between Belarus and Poland reopened on 25 September 2025; the Belarus-Ukraine land border remains closed for British nationals.

Avoiding Common Belarus eVisa Refusal Mistakes

Most Belarus eVisa applications are rejected because of passport typos, insufficient validity, or late submission. To meet all Belarus eVisa requirements, applicants must avoid these 8 common errors:

1. ❌ Submitting fewer than 7 calendar days before entry → ✅ Apply at least 10 days ahead to allow buffer
2. ❌ Passport data typos (name, number, date of birth) → ✅ Triple-check against passport bio page
3. ❌ Passport validity under 90 days from exit date → ✅ Calculate from planned departure, not arrival
4. ❌ Wrong travel dates in application → ✅ Match dates exactly to your itinerary
5. ❌ Failed card payment (UK card blocked) → ✅ Contact bank beforehand; ensure EUR international payments enabled
6. ❌ Using diplomatic or official passport → ✅ Apply with ordinary passport only
7. ❌ Providing inaccurate address of stay → ✅ Use confirmed hotel booking address
8. ❌ Not printing the eVisa PDF → ✅ Print and keep a digital copy on your phone

Dual-nationality note: Declare all nationalities in the application form and use the passport you will travel on. Present the same passport at border control.

FAQ: Belarus eVisa Requirements, Documents and Passport

FAQ: Belarus eVisa Requirements, Application and After Arrival

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Always verify the latest Belarus eVisa requirements on the E-Pasluga portal or with the Embassy of Belarus in London before applying.