Published: 20.05.2026
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.
For a short trip, the visa-free regime reduces paperwork, but it does not provide a basis for employment, study or permanent residence. People planning a longer stay will need to arrange a different immigration status in advance and take the planned entry and exit route into account. This primarily affects nationals of countries covered by the visa-free list, including Ireland, and travelers not using Minsk airport. It is worth checking for anyone considering Belarus for relocation because the 30-day period is a short-stay allowance, not a full residence pathway.
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