Belarus
United States
United States visa for Belarusian citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at by.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Belarus
- Embassy of the United States in Minsk
Старавіленская вуліца 46, 220002 Мінск
The United States has 1 mission in Belarus, with its embassy in Minsk.
US visas issued to citizens of Belarus
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 7,085 | 6,699 |
| Student (F, M) | 252 | 199 |
| Exchange (J) | 385 | 338 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 535 | 504 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 356 | 324 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 165 | 138 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 113 | 47 |
| Total | 8,891 | 8,249 |
| 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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Belarus anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Belarus.
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
US citizens travelling to Belarus
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Belarusian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Belarusian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Minsk, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Belarusian citizens
Cuba admits Belarusian citizens visa-free. Canada and Mexico require Belarusian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Belarus
US citizens need an e-Visa for Belarus, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Belarus?
The US embassy in Belarus is in Minsk.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Belarus?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Belarus, applied for online before travel.
Can Belarusian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Belarusian citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.