Russian visa for Belarusian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Belarusian passport holders visiting Russia for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Belarusian citizens to enter Russia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Russia e-visa for Belarusian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Russia visa on arrival for Belarusian citizens | Not Available | |
Russia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Belarusian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Russia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Russia.
If you are looking for Russia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Belarus, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Russia nearest your place of residence.
- Minsk: The Embassy of Russia in Minsk, Belarus (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 32 minutes)
Russia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Russia diplomatic mission offices to Belarus for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Belarus traveling to Russia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Belarus) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 317,168 | N/A |
| 2009 | 323,575 | 2.02% |
| 2010 | 307,557 | -4.95% |
| 2011 | 323,575 | 5.21% |
| 2012 | 317,168 | -1.98% |
| 2013 | 326,779 | 3.03% |
| 2014 | 307,557 | -5.88% |
| 2015 | 336,390 | 9.37% |
| 2016 | 320,372 | -4.76% |
| 2017 | 382,022 | 19.24% |
| 2018 | 403,597 | 5.65% |
| 2019 | 440,438 | 9.13% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Russia & Belarus comparison
Russia's area is approximately 16,376,870 km2 (6,323,142 sq mi), while the area of Belarus is approximately 202,910 km2 (78,343 sq mi). This means Belarus is 80.71 times smaller than Russia.
As of November 2025, Russia's population is ~146.2 million people - 136,791,181 more people than the population of Belarus.
We have highlighted Russia & Belarus’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Russia | Belarus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 146,226,330 | 9,435,149 | 136.8 million more people live in Russia than Belarus |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 242 | 105 | Russia has 137 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Belarus. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 78 | 41 | Russia passport holders can visit 37 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 242 | 53 | Russian hosts 189 more foreign missions than Belarus. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Belarus travel to Russia in one year?
The number of visitors from Belarus visiting Russia in 2019 was approximately 440,438.
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