Destination guide

Belarus visa requirements

For Canada passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Belarus with a Canada passport?

Visa not required / eVisa

Key entry notes

  • 30 day visa free access available to travelers that arrive and depart via Brest (BQT), Gomel (GME), Grodno (GNA), Minsk (MSQ) Minsk International Airport, Mogilev (MVQ) or Vitebsk (VTB) and are not arriving from or planning to depart to a Russian Federation airport.
  • Otherwise a visa is required.
  • Visas can be issued on arrival at the Minsk International Airport if the supporting documents are submitted at least 3 business days before arrival.
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  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Belarus due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws and the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. e-Visa can be issued for 30 days and can be used at all international checkpoints, including road and rail.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Eastern Europe
Capital
Minsk
Languages
Belarusian, Russian
Currency
BYR
Time zones
UTC+03:00
Area
207,600 km2
Population
9,485,300
Gini index
26.5