Belarus

Embassies and consulates in Belarus

embassies in Minsk

Belarus hosts 71 foreign missions from 53 countries: 47 embassies, 18 consulates, 5 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 47 embassies are in the capital, Minsk. Consulates are also found in Brest, Hrodna and Vitebsk.

Europe

Belarus

Capital
Minsk
Population
9,085,991
Currency
Belarusian Rouble (BYN)
Calling code
+375
Languages
Belarusian, Russian
  • 71missions
  • 47embassies
  • 18consulates
  • 5honorary consulates
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All missions in Belarus

Other cities in Belarus

Outside Minsk, missions are found in Brest (7), Hrodna (4), Vitebsk (3) and Mogilev (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Russia 5
  2. Poland 4
  3. Latvia 3
  4. Slovakia 3
  5. Ukraine 3
  6. Czech Republic 2
  7. Germany 2
  8. France 2
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Visa rules for Belarus

How the world’s passports enter Belarus198 in total

  • Visa-free94
  • e-Visa2
  • Visa required102

Belarus visa guide · 8 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 94 can enter visa-free, 2 need an e-Visa and 102 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Belarus.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Belarus

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 163,979158,0315,5193.4% 87.3%
2024 (part of the year) 164,009157,1585,6793.5% 87.1%
2025 157,028152,5713,6522.3% 85.0%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Italy 50,91250,7090.4%
Germany 42,76341,5772.6%
Poland 20,81219,9454.1%
France 14,71613,7644.2%
Hungary 14,34214,1131.2%
Bulgaria 5,7415,4861.4%
Lithuania 4,1383,51811.2%
Romania 1,3211,2922.1%
Slovakia 1,1051,0851.4%
Latvia 1,0739778.5%
Czech Republic 1031030.0%
Estonia 22–

Schengen consulates in Belarus received 157,028 short-stay visa applications in 2025, the 18th highest number of any country, and issued 152,571 visas. 2.3% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). That is barely different from 2024 (3.5%). Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (164,009).

Most applications went to Italy (50,912), Germany (42,763), Poland (20,812) and France (14,716).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Italy’s (0.4%) and the highest Lithuania’s (11.2%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Latvia (+4.9 points), the largest fall at those of Poland (−6.8 points).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Belarus.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Belarus

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)7,0856,699
Student (F, M)252199
Exchange (J)385338
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)535504
Transit and crew (C, D)356324
Diplomatic and official (A, G)165138
Fiancé(e) (K)11347
Total8,8918,249
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)28.8%26.6%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,249 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Belarus, the 88th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 81%, work and treaty visas 6% and exchange visitor visas 4%. That is 7% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (8,891).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Belarus received 2,571, 22% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 26.6% for citizens of Belarus in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 28.8%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Belarus

Belarus’ own missions abroad

Belarus’ embassies abroad (86)

Belarus itself has 86 missions abroad, in 50 countries. Its largest networks are in Russia (9), Turkey (9), Germany (4), France (4) and Italy (3).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Belarus

  • October Revolution Day

    Saturday

  • Catholic Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Saturday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 47 embassies are in the capital, Minsk. The largest foreign networks in Belarus are those of Russia (5), Poland (4), Latvia (3), Slovakia (3) and Ukraine (3).

Travel advice for Belarus

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Belarus: the US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus (updated 10 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Belarus (updated 13 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Belarus?

Russia, with 5 missions, followed by Poland (4).

Do I need a visa for Belarus?

Of 198 passports, 94 can enter visa-free, 2 need an e-Visa and 102 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Belarus; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Belarus closed?

On Belarus’ public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is October Revolution Day on Saturday 7 November 2026.