Belarus Keeps Visa-Free Entry for 38 European Countries Until 31 December 2026, With Limits

Belarus has kept its visa-free entry arrangement for citizens of 38 European countries in place for the whole of 2026. The arrangement covers EU member states, the UK, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland, among others. It has an end date, and it comes with limits that travellers often overlook.

How long can I stay?
Up to 30 days per entry for most covered nationalities. Citizens of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia can stay up to 90 days per entry.

Across the whole calendar year, the total time spent in Belarus under the arrangement cannot exceed 90 days.

Where can I enter?
Through all international road and rail crossings, with any valid travel document, as well as by air. Belarus has kept its separate visa-free arrangement for arrivals by air.

Can I continue to Russia?
No. The arrangement allows travellers to transit Belarus to third countries, but not onward to Russia. Travellers heading to Russia need to meet Russia's own entry requirements and should not assume a route through Belarus avoids them.

Who is excluded?
Holders of diplomatic, service and special passports. The arrangement covers ordinary passports.

When does it end?
At the end of 31 December 2026. Belarus has extended the arrangement before, but nothing has yet been published about 2027.

What to do
Count your days in Belarus against both limits: per entry, and per calendar year. If your trip runs into January 2027, check the official position before you travel. If your route continues into Russia, arrange Russian entry separately.

Check your own government's travel advice for Belarus before you go.

Verified against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus and the official website of the President of the Republic of Belarus, checked 1 October 2026.