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.
How Belarus compares in non-Schengen Europe
With an ease score of 65/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Belarus uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | eVisa — or visa-free 30 days via Minsk Airport with a used Schengen/EU multi-entry visa | eVisa €66 (~₹6,000). Traditional embassy visa €60–120. Visa-free entry via Minsk Airport is free if conditions are met. | eVisa: ~7 days. Embassy standard: 5 days; express: 48 hours. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Standard Visitor visa — apply online + VFS biometrics | £135 for a Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months). Long-term options: 2-year £506, 5-year £903, 10-year £1,128. Optional VFS services (priority, courier, etc.) cost extra. | Usually a decision within 3 weeks of your biometrics appointment. Priority services available for an extra fee |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Short-Stay (C) visa — apply via VFS / AVATS before travel | €60 single-entry / €100 multi-entry (approx ₹5,400 / ₹9,000); VFS service charge ~₹2,000 extra | 4–8 weeks typical; up to 10+ weeks in peak season (May–Jul, Dec) |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold Schengen/US/UK visa | Approx €60 (₹5,400) consular fee for short-stay (C) visa | Around 15 working days from a complete submission |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey (Türkiye) | eVisa (conditional) — or sticker visa via embassy | eVisa approx US$43 (₹3,650) single-entry, 1-month validity. Sticker visa via embassy approx US$50 government fee plus VFS service charge (total ~₹17,000) | eVisa: within minutes online. Sticker visa: 7–15 working days |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | National (Cypriot) visa — sticker via VFS Global; Schengen visa override applies | €90 (adults). VFS service charge separately. Total ~₹8,500–9,000 per adult. Free if entering under the Schengen visa override. | 10–15 working days standard. Apply at least 20 days before travel. |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | eVisa — or visa-free for holders of used US/UK/Schengen visa | €60 (~₹5,400) for the e-Visa. Free if eligible for visa-free entry on the basis of a used US/UK/Schengen visa. | E-Visa: 7–15 working days. Visa-free entry: instant on arrival. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
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-guide_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-guide_free/
Is a Belarus visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 65/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Belarus visa online or on arrival?
Belarus uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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