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Belarus visa for citizens of the Holy See

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Belarus: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Belarusian citizens travelling to the Holy See

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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.

For a trip from the Holy See 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Belarus

Citizens of the Holy See may stay in Belarus for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Belarus.

Belarus’ neighbours for citizens of the Holy See

Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Latvia admit citizens of the Holy See visa-free.

Belarusian citizens travelling to the Holy See

Belarusian citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Belarus?

Citizens of the Holy See do not need a visa for Belarus: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

How long can citizens of the Holy See stay in Belarus?

Citizens of the Holy See can stay in Belarus for up to 30 days.

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?

Belarusian citizens need a visa for the Holy See, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Holy See enter Belarus visa-free?

Yes, citizens of the Holy See 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.