Published: 01.10.2026

• 2026-10-01Belarus Updates Its Visa Rules

  Belarusian Council of Ministers Resolution No. 464 of 14 September 2026 replaces the previous Visa Rules and sets out visa types, entry categories and issuance procedures for foreign nationals and stateless persons. The updated rules clarify visa-support documents and forms and expand the list of countries whose citizens may obtain e-visas to include India.

• 2026-09-23Foreign Nationals Generally Need a Work Permit to Work in Belarus

  Belarus’ immigration system offers limited options for employers of foreign nationals, and a work permit is generally required. EAEU nationals are exempt if they have a local employment contract or a civil-law work agreement.

• 2026-09-14Belarus Approves New Visa Rules

  Belarus’s Council of Ministers approved the country’s Visa Rules. The document sets out visa types, the application procedure and grounds for visa invalidity; it will enter into force after official publication.

• 2026-09-11Russian Citizens May Enter Belarus Visa-Free and Stay for up to 90 Days

  Russian citizens may enter Belarus visa-free using either an internal or international passport and stay for up to 90 days. Longer stays require temporary or permanent residence authorization.

• 2026-09-02Belarus Updates Registration and Residence Rules for Foreigners

  The amendments expand the list of persons and organizations that may arrange a foreigner’s entry, stay or residence and clarify the five-day registration rule, with Sundays excluded from the count. Foreigners holding temporary residence permits no longer need to complete a migration card, while an application for permanent residence automatically extends the period of temporary stay while the application is processed.

• 2026-08-11Belarus Explains Entry and Exit Rules for Citizens Holding Foreign Citizenship

  Belarusian citizens who also hold foreign citizenship must enter and leave Belarus using a Belarusian passport. If they do not have a valid passport, a consulate may issue a return certificate allowing a single entry into Belarus, but not departure from the country.

• 2026-08-01European Banks Tighten Requirements for Belarusian Clients Without an EU Residence Permit

  According to the sources, following the EU sanctions tightening of 24 February 2025, banks and payment services in Poland and Lithuania increasingly began requiring proof of legal residence in the EU. For most services, a national D visa is insufficient; an EU or EEA residence permit has become the key document, and some services have closed accounts held by clients without such status.

• 2026-07-23Belarusian Interior Ministry Explained How to Check Temporary Exit Restrictions

  Belarus maintains a database of citizens subject to temporary restrictions on leaving the country. According to the Interior Ministry, a citizen or legal representative can request information about such a restriction from a citizenship and migration unit, and the request is processed within one working day.

• 2026-07-16Belarus Issues Five-Year Residence Permits to Russian Citizens

  According to the source, Russian citizens are issued Belarusian residence permits valid for five years. The document gives foreigners rights close to those of citizens in many areas, including employment, social protection, healthcare, education and business activity.

• 2026-07-09Belarus and Russia Prepare Changes to Residence Rules for Union State Citizens

  Belarus approved for negotiations a draft protocol to its agreement with Russia on freedom of movement and the choice of place of stay and residence. The draft would allow citizens to obtain temporary or permanent residence authorization based on their citizenship and reduce the processing period for permanent residence applications from three months to two.

• 2026-07-02Banks and Belarusian IT companies will report additional transaction data to tax authorities from 2027

  A Belarusian tax regulation sets the forms and deadlines for reporting information about individuals’ transfers abroad and transactions involving verified accounts of Belarusian High-Tech Park residents. Banks’ obligation to report outbound transfers will apply from 1 January 2027, with the first reports covering Q1 2027.

• 2026-07-01Belarus Details Temporary Residence Conditions and 2026 Costs

  In 2026, the application fee for temporary residence authorization is BYN 135, equal to three basic units. Medical insurance is required for the entire validity period; the source gives an example of an annual policy costing BYN 675.

• 2026-06-15Belarus simplifies payment of the state fee for residence or stay registration

  Belarus’ ERIP payment system now allows the state fee for residence or stay registration to be paid to a single budget account, regardless of which Interior Ministry unit processes the application. The arrangement applies to Belarusian citizens and foreigners holding permanent residence in Belarus.

• 2026-05-29Naturalization Requirements and Routes to Belarusian Citizenship Described

  The source describes Belarusian citizenship through long-term legal residence, including successive residence statuses, as well as routes based on employment, education, business, investment, family reunification and humanitarian grounds. Listed requirements include verified legal income, compliance with migration and tax rules, and no criminal record or serious administrative violations.

• 2026-05-20Belarus Allows Visa-Free Entry Through Minsk Airport for Citizens of Certain Countries for up to 30 Days

  Citizens of more than 70 countries, including Ireland, may enter and leave Belarus through Minsk National Airport without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The regime does not permit employment, study or permanent residence, and a visa is generally required when using other entry or exit routes.

• 2026-05-15Belarus Applies Different Visa Categories and Stay Limits

  The source describes double-entry and multiple-entry visas, including limits on validity and the length of an individual stay. Entry may also depend on proof of funds, a valid passport and compliance with previous migration obligations; cash Belarusian currency above the equivalent of USD 5,900 must be declared.

• 2026-05-14Belarus Requires a Set of Migration Documents for Permanent Residence

  For a permanent residence application, the source lists an application, autobiography, police clearance, passport, temporary residence authorization, insurance and a medical certificate. Fingerprinting, photographs and a state fee are also mentioned.

• 2026-05-05Russian Citizens May Apply for Permanent Residence in Belarus Based on Russian Citizenship

  Russian citizens may qualify for permanent residence in Belarus based on their Russian citizenship without first obtaining temporary residence authorization. For short stays, a separate residence permit is not required: a Russian citizen may stay for up to 90 days without registration, but longer-term residence requires an appropriate status.

• 2026-04-29European Parliament Calls for Easier Visa and Migration Procedures for Belarusians

  The European Parliament called on the European Commission and EU member states to simplify visa and residence-permit procedures for Belarusians leaving the country for political reasons. It also proposed common procedures for statelessness cases and support for Belarusians in the EU who cannot renew their documents without returning to Belarus.

• 2026-04-28Foreign Nationals in Belarus Must Register Their Place of Stay Within Five Working Days

  Foreign nationals must register their place of stay in Belarus within five working days of arrival. Separate legal grounds are required for work, study and residence exceeding 90 days, and violations may result in fines, deportation or an entry ban.

• 2026-04-27Belarusian Interior Ministry Clarifies Temporary and Permanent Residence Conditions for Foreigners

  Foreigners arriving for study, work, property purchase or family reunification may obtain a temporary residence permit valid for up to one year, with annual renewal possible. Permanent residence may be available after five years of temporary residence, for highly qualified workers, in cases of family reunification or investment activity.

• 2026-04-13Estonia Maintains Employment and Entry Restrictions for Belarusian Citizens

  Belarusian citizens face restrictions on temporary residence permits and visas for employment or business in Estonia, as well as on registration for short-term employment without a legal basis for stay. Since 31 March 2025, Estonia has not recognized non-biometric Russian passports for entry or visa applications; some residence permit holders had a transitional period until 30 September 2025.

• 2026-03-13Belarusian tax residents must declare foreign-source income

  Individuals who spent more than 183 days in Belarus during a calendar year are treated as tax residents and must declare foreign-source income, including salaries, interest and certain transfers. For 2025 income, the declaration deadline is 31 March 2026 and the tax payment deadline is 1 June; some exemptions and credits for tax paid abroad apply.

• 2026-03-12Belarus Clarifies Reporting of Foreign Income by Tax Residents

  Individuals who spend more than 183 days in Belarus during a calendar year are treated as Belarusian tax residents and must report income from foreign sources. Certain gifts from friends and non-close relatives are exempt up to BYN 11,516, while gifts from close relatives are fully tax-exempt.

• 2026-03-05An Investment-Based Path to Belarusian Citizenship Is Described for Russian Citizens

  The source states that a Russian citizen may obtain Belarusian citizenship five years after relocation by investing at least €150,000 in the country’s economy. General naturalization requirements still apply, including renunciation of previous citizenship.

• 2026-01-15The US Suspended Immigrant Visa Issuance for Belarusian Citizens

  Starting January 21, the US suspended immigrant visa processing for Belarusian citizens for an indefinite period. The measure covers visas for employment-based relocation or family reunification, while temporary, tourist, and student visas are not included.

• 2025-12-10Visa-Free Regime for Citizens of 38 European Countries Extended Through 2026

  Belarus extended visa-free entry for citizens of 38 European countries until 31 December 2026. The permitted stay is generally up to 30 days, while citizens of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, as well as Latvian non-citizens, may stay for up to 90 days; total visa-free stay cannot exceed 90 days in a calendar year.

• 2025-12-09Belarus Extends Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of 38 European States Through 2026

  Citizens of 38 European states may enter Belarus visa-free through 31 December 2026 via international road and rail border crossings and airports. The standard limit is 30 days per entry and 90 days per calendar year; citizens of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, as well as Latvian non-citizens, are subject to a stay limit of up to 90 days.

• 2025-12-03Foreign Nationals Must Register in Belarus Within Five Working Days of Arrival

  After arriving in Belarus, a foreign national must register with the migration authorities. The registration deadline is five working days after arrival.

• 2025-11-03Latvia Extends Visa and Entry Restrictions for Belarusian Citizens Through 2026

  Latvia has extended entry and visa restrictions for Belarusian and Russian citizens through the end of 2026. Additional requirements are also planned for third-country nationals without a Latvian visa or residence permit, including advance submission of travel details.