Belarus visa for citizens of the Gambia

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.

The nearest Belarusian missions to Banjul are in Abuja, Nigeria (2,673 km from Banjul), Madrid, Spain (3,258 km) and Lyon, France (4,117 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Belarus, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

For a trip from the Gambia to Belarus, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Belarus

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

How citizens of the Gambia apply

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

Belarus’ neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

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

Belarusian citizens travelling to the Gambia

The Gambia requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Gambia and Belarus.