Belarus continues its policy of openness: by decision of the country's leadership, the temporary visa-free regime for citizens of 38 European states has been officially extended until December 31, 2026.

Statistics confirm the demand for this step. Only during the 2026 New Year holidays, the republic was visited by about 1,300 foreigners under the simplified scheme. In total, since April 2022, more than 1.26 million residents of Europe have arrived in Belarus without visas, the majority of whom are citizens of Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland.

Contents:

  1. All About the Belarusian “Visa-Free” Regime: Rules and Conditions
    1. Who Can Enter Belarus Without a Visa?
    2. Stay Periods
    3. Entry Procedure and Documents
  2. Where Guests Stay
  3. Information for Landlords: Catch the Bonuses
  4. In Summary

All About the Belarusian “Visa-Free” Regime: Rules and Conditions

For those planning a trip, it is important to understand the current rules for crossing the border and staying in the country.

Who Can Enter Belarus Without a Visa?

The list includes 38 states, among which:

  • Neighbors: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia (including non-citizens of Latvia).
  • All of Europe: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Estonia (including stateless persons), and others.

Stay Periods

Conditions depend on citizenship:

  1. Citizens of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia: can stay in Belarus up to 90 days in a calendar year.
  2. Citizens of the remaining 35 European countries: the temporary stay period is up to 30 days from the date of entry.
  3. General rule: in total under the visa-free regime, one cannot stay in the country more than 90 days in a year.

Entry Procedure and Documents

Entry is permitted through all road and railway checkpoints, as well as through airports (for example, Minsk National Airport).

To cross the border, the following will be required:

  • Valid passport.
  • Medical insurance (coverage from €10,000, valid in the Republic of Belarus).
  • Funds: at least 2 base units (from January 1, 2026, 1 base unit = 45 BYN) for each day of stay.
  • Registration: foreigners arriving for more than 10 days (for citizens of Lithuania and Latvia — more than 30 days) must register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs bodies at the place of stay.

Important: the visa-free regime does not allow transit through Belarus to the Russian Federation.

Where Guests Stay

According to Belstat data, in 2024, Belarus hosted 2.7 million tourists. With such an impressive flow, guests increasingly prefer cozy urban apartments to hotels. Particularly popular is daily rental in Minsk.

For guests from Europe and far abroad, searching for accommodation is often complicated by the language barrier. The international platform Realting solves this problem:

  1. Multilingualism: the site is available in English and other languages, allowing foreigners to easily find and book suitable daily apartments in Belarus without using translators.
  2. User-friendly interface: intuitive navigation helps quickly compare options and contact the owner.
  3. Reliability: the platform is focused on transaction transparency, which is critically important for foreign tourists.

Information for Landlords: Catch the Bonuses

Due to the growth in tourist flow and the expansion of the short-term rental section, the platform has prepared a profitable offer for property owners.

If you rent out housing and want to enter the international market, now is the most suitable moment. For landlords of daily apartments on Realting, a special promotion is ongoing: when connecting to the service before January 31, exclusive bonuses and preferential placement conditions are provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to prepare your property for the spring season and attract a solvent audience from abroad. More details about the promotion can be found in the article.

In Summary

According to Belstat data for 2024–2025, the tourism sector of Belarus shows stable growth:

  • 2.7 million people made up the total tourist flow (including domestic tourism).
  • 366.7 thousand foreign guests officially visited the country in the year.
  • 1408 agro-estates hosted almost 430 thousand clients, confirming the trend towards eco-recreation.

Simplified entry rules and modern housing search services make visiting the country as comfortable as possible for every guest.

The material is prepared based on data from the State Border Committee of the Republic of Belarus, Belstat, and official press releases.