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Belarus
Belarus visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Belarus, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Belarus visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rsa.mfa.gov.by
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.
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.
Belarusian missions in South Africa
Belarus has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Belarusian citizens travelling to South Africa
BelarusSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of Belarus
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.
Before travelling from South Africa to Belarus, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 South African citizens can stay in Belarus
How long South African citizens may stay in Belarus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Belarusian embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Belarus; fees, documents and processing times are published by Belarus.
Belarus’ neighbours for South African citizens
Russia admits South African citizens visa-free. Poland, Lithuania and Latvia require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belarusian citizens travelling to South Africa
Belarusian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Belarus?
South African citizens need a visa for Belarus, obtained before travel.
Where is the Belarusian embassy in South Africa?
The Belarusian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
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 South Africa?
Belarusian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter Belarus visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Belarus 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.