Belarus
Italy
Italy visa for Belarusian citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambminsk.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Belarus
- Embassy of Italy in Minsk
Ulitza Rakovskaya 16 b - 220004 Minsk, Minsk
Italy has 1 mission in Belarus, with its embassy in Minsk.
Italy: visa decisions in Belarus
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,260 | 40,175 | 82 | 0.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 49,712 | 49,588 | 121 | 0.2% | 96.3% |
| 2025 | 50,912 | 50,709 | 203 | 0.4% | 98.9% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Belarus (Minsk) received 50,912 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 50,709. 0.4% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 0.2%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (49,712 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.3% of the applications lodged in Belarus that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the most applied-for Schengen state in Belarus.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Belarus, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Italian citizens travelling to Belarus
ItalyBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Belarusian citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Belarusian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Belarusian citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Belarusian citizens apply
In Belarus, applications go to the Italian embassy in Minsk, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Belarusian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Belarusian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Belarusian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Belarus
Italian citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Belarus?
The Italian embassy in Belarus is in Minsk.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Italian citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Belarusian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Belarusian citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.