Visitor & short-stay visas
Belarusian Visa-Free Entry for European Citizens (Road & Rail)
Temporary visa-free entry for citizens of 38 European states arriving via land and rail border crossings.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Belarus government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Visa-free entry for citizens of a number of European countries
- Route type
- Visa-free entry (land / rail)
- Length of stay
- Up to 30 days per entry (90 days for Poland, Lithuania and Latvia)
- Annual limit
- Total visa-free stays not to exceed 90 days per calendar year
- Valid until
- 31 December 2026 inclusive
Who it is for
- Citizens of the 38 eligible European states, including EU members, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and the United Kingdom
- Travellers entering by road or rail rather than by air
Requirements
- Any valid travel document
- Entry via an international road or rail border crossing point
- Ordinary passport holders only (diplomatic and service passports excluded)
What you can do
- Enter an unlimited number of times until 31 December 2026
- Transit to third countries (except to Russia)
- Register with the Department for Citizenship and Migration if staying beyond the registration-free period
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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