Belarus•EuropeRussia Mutual Visa Recognition (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Agreement allowing Russian visa/residence permit holders to enter Belarus, and vice versa. Valid Russian visa allows 90-day visit to Belarus. Effective January 11, 2025.
The Belarus-Russia Mutual Visa Recognition Agreement, effective January 11, 2025, allows visa and residence permit holders of either country to enter the other country. Russian visa holders can visit Belarus for up to 90 days without obtaining a separate Belarus visa.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
Variable months
Language
Russian
Basic
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid Russian visa or residence permit
Issued by Russia, not Belarus
Valid passport
Passport with Russian visa
Return travel document
Proof of planned exit from Belarus
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Advantages
- No separate Belarus visa needed if you have Russian visa
- 90-day visits possible
- Reciprocal arrangement with Russia
- Simplifies travel between countries
Considerations
- Only applies to Russian visa/residence permit holders
- Does not apply to other CIS countries
- Still requires registered accommodation in Belarus
Application Process
Obtain Russian visa
Get valid Russian visa or residence permit
Prepare Belarus entry
Gather passport with Russian visa, travel documents
Travel to Belarus
Enter Belarus with Russian visa
Automatic recognition
Russian visa recognized for Belarus entry
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