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Belarus visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belarus.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belarus visa?

Visa-free stay and short-term (C) visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.
Fee
€60
Processing time
5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Apply on MFA of Belarus: visa information

All visa types for Belarus

Belarus’ tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is mfa.gov.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.

Where Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Belarus

Belarus has no embassy or consulate in Ethiopia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Belarusian missions to Addis Ababa are in Tel Aviv, Israel (2,596 km from Addis Ababa), Damascus, Syria (2,733 km) and Tehran, Iran (3,244 km). Belarus sets which of its missions takes applications from Ethiopia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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Travel advice for Belarus

  • 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.

Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Belarus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Belarus

How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Belarus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Ethiopian citizens apply

Belarus has no embassy or career consulate in Ethiopia. Ethiopian citizens apply through a mission of Belarus accredited to Ethiopia from abroad; the official visa portal of Belarus names the right place.

Belarus’ neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia and Latvia require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Belarusian citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Ethiopia issues Belarusian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Belarus?

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belarus.

Is there an embassy of Belarus in Ethiopia?

No. Belarus has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Belarusian embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 2,596 km from Addis Ababa.

How much does the Belarus tourist visa cost?

Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Ethiopia issues Belarusian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Belarus visa-free?

No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Belarus 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.