Published: 14.09.2026
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.
According to the source, the new rules formalize the main procedures for obtaining entry visas and distinguish transit, short-stay and long-stay visas. For people relocating to Belarus, this means identifying the purpose of travel and the relevant visa category in advance, as a visa refusal is final. The change primarily affects nationals who need a Belarusian visa for work, study, business or long-term residence. It is worth following for anyone planning a move through a visa-based route, because applications will have to comply with the new procedure once the rules take effect.