How Indian passport holders get a visa for Belarus: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — or visa-free 30 days via Minsk Airport with a used Schengen/EU multi-entry visa
- Government fee: eVisa €66 (~₹6,000). Traditional embassy visa €60–120. Visa-free entry via Minsk Airport is free if conditions are met.
- Processing time: eVisa: ~7 days. Embassy standard: 5 days; express: 48 hours.
- Maximum stay: eVisa or embassy visa: up to 30 days per entry (single entry). Visa-free Minsk Airport: 30 days.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 65/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return / onward ticket (must be from Minsk Airport if using visa-free)
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Medical insurance covering €10,000+ for the full stay (mandatory)
- Proof of funds: at least €25/day
- If using visa-free entry: valid multi-entry Schengen/EU visa with border stamp
How & where to apply
Three paths: (1) Visa-free 30 days IF you arrive AND depart via Minsk National Airport (MSQ) AND hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen / EU member visa with a border entry stamp (used at least once) AND have insurance (€10,000+) and funds (€25/day); (2) eVisa via the official portal (since 20 March 2025) — €66; (3) Traditional sticker visa at the Belarus Embassy in New Delhi. Belarus e-Visa (official portal)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Minsk (MSQ) for non-Belarusian destinations does not require entry.
Good to know
Visa-free entry is ONLY via Minsk National Airport — land borders and other airports do not qualify. Hold a multi-entry Schengen visa? This is the easiest path. Belarus has political sensitivity given Ukraine conflict — check the MEA advisory before travel. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://india.mfa.gov.by/en/consular_issues/visas/visa_free/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Belarus?
eVisa — or visa-free 30 days via Minsk Airport with a used Schengen/EU multi-entry visa. Visa-free entry is ONLY via Minsk National Airport — land borders and other airports do not qualify. Hold a multi-entry Schengen visa? This is the easiest path. Belarus has political sensitivity given Ukraine conflict — check the MEA advisory before travel. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Belarus visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return / onward ticket (must be from Minsk Airport if using visa-free); Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Medical insurance covering €10,000+ for the full stay (mandatory); Proof of funds: at least €25/day; If using visa-free entry: valid multi-entry Schengen/EU visa with border stamp
How long does a Belarus visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: eVisa: ~7 days. Embassy standard: 5 days; express: 48 hours.. Government fee: eVisa €66 (~₹6,000). Traditional embassy visa €60–120. Visa-free entry via Minsk Airport is free if conditions are met.. Maximum stay: eVisa or embassy visa: up to 30 days per entry (single entry). Visa-free Minsk Airport: 30 days..
How do Indians apply for a Belarus visa?
Three paths: (1) Visa-free 30 days IF you arrive AND depart via Minsk National Airport (MSQ) AND hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen / EU member visa with a border entry stamp (used at least once) AND have insurance (€10,000+) and funds (€25/day); (2) eVisa via the official portal (since 20 March 2025) — €66; (3) Traditional sticker visa at the Belarus Embassy in New Delhi. Official source: https://india.mfa.gov.by/en/consular_issues/visas/visa_free/