Belarusian visa for Russian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Russian passport holders visiting Belarus for a short-term stay: Indefinite stay.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Russian citizens to enter Belarus for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Indefinite stay |
| Evisa | Belarus e-visa for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Belarus visa on arrival for Russian citizens | Not Available | |
Belarus tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Russian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Belarus.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Belarus.
If you are looking for Belarus visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Russia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Belarus nearest your place of residence.
- Moscow: The Embassy of Belarus in Moscow, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Yekaterinburg: The Consulate General of Belarus in Yekaterinburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Ufa: The Consulate General of Belarus in Ufa, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Smolensk: The Consulate General of Belarus in Smolensk, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Saint Petersburg: The Consulate General of Belarus in Saint Petersburg, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Rostov-on-Don: The Consulate General of Belarus in Rostov-on-Don, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Novosibirsk: The Consulate General of Belarus in Novosibirsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
- Nizhny Novgorod: The Consulate General of Belarus in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
- Krasnoyarsk: The Consulate General of Belarus in Krasnoyarsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
- Khabarovsk: The Consulate General of Belarus in Khabarovsk, Russia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 26 minutes)
- Kazan: The Consulate General of Belarus in Kazan, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Tyumen: The Consulate General of Belarus in Tyumen, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
- Kaliningrad: The Consulate General of Belarus in Kaliningrad, Russia (Working hours: Close now)
Belarus visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Belarus diplomatic mission offices to Russia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Russia traveling to Belarus from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Russia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,180,800 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,291,500 | 9.38% |
| 2010 | 1,254,600 | -2.86% |
| 2011 | 1,279,200 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 1,291,500 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 1,107,571 | -14.24% |
| 2014 | 1,242,300 | 12.16% |
| 2015 | 1,217,700 | -1.98% |
| 2016 | 1,279,200 | 5.05% |
| 2017 | 1,230,000 | -3.85% |
| 2018 | 1,242,300 | 1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Belarus & Russia comparison
Belarus's area is approximately 202,910 km2 (78,343 sq mi), while the area of Russia is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi). This means Russia is 80.71 times bigger than Belarus.
As of October 2025, Belarus's population is ~9.4 million people - 136,791,181 fewer people than the population of Russia.
We have highlighted Belarus & Russia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Belarus | Russia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 9,435,149 | 146,226,330 | 136.8 million fewer people live in Belarus than Russia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 105 | 242 | Belarus has 137 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Russia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 41 | 78 | Belarus passport holders visit 37 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 242 | Belarusian hosts 189 fewer foreign missions than Russia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Russia travel to Belarus in one year?
The number of visitors from Russia visiting Belarus in 2018 was approximately 1,242,300.
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