Belarus
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Russia visa for Belarusian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Belarusian citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at belarus.mid.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to Belarus
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Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Belarus to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Belarusian citizens can stay in Russia
Belarusian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Belarusian citizens
Georgia, China, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Azerbaijan admit Belarusian citizens visa-free. Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Belarusian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Belarus
Russian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Belarus. The rule is the same in both directions between Belarus and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Russia?
No visa is needed by Belarusian citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Belarusian citizens stay in Russia?
Belarusian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 90 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Russian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Belarus.
Can Belarusian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, Belarusian citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.