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Belarus visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Belarus requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Belarus visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at usa.mfa.gov.by
Which Belarus visa?
Belarusian e-visa (single-entry, up to 30 days)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days.
- Fee
- €6
- Processing time
- 7 calendar days.
Belarus’ e-Visa costs €6 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is e-pasluga.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 7 calendar days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days.
Belarusian missions in the United States
- Embassy of Belarus in Washington D.C.
New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 1619, 20009 Washington
Belarus has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Belarusian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
Before travelling from the United States 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 US citizens can stay in Belarus
How long US citizens may stay in Belarus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Belarus is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Belarus’ neighbours for US citizens
Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Latvia admit US citizens visa-free. Russia requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Belarusian citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Belarus?
Belarus requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Belarusian embassy in the United States?
The Belarusian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
How much does the Belarus e-Visa cost?
Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €6 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 7 calendar days.
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter Belarus visa-free?
No; US citizens need an e-Visa for Belarus.
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.