France
Belarus
Belarus visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at france.mfa.gov.by
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Belarusian citizens travelling to France
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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.
French 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 French citizens can stay in Belarus
French citizens may stay in Belarus for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Belarus.
Belarus’ neighbours for French citizens
Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Latvia admit French citizens visa-free.
Belarusian citizens travelling to France
France requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Belarus?
French citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Belarus?
French citizens can stay in Belarus for up to 30 days.
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Belarus visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Belarus without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.