Good news — Belarusians can usually visit Russia without a tourist visa. See the full Belarus visa guide for the route that applies to you.

Russian tourist visa for Belarusian citizens

🇧🇾BelarusVisa-free under the published agreement

In short

Belarusians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free under the published agreement). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Belarusian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.

Belarus: Visa-free under the published agreement

Enter for tourism without a visa for a limited period. Check the official Russian MFA guidance for any passport- or traveler-specific conditions before travel.

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At a glance

Applicability
Belarusians can often visit Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free under the published agreement). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip that does not fit that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category. When a tourist visa is needed, here is how it works for a Belarusian citizen. A Russian tourist visa is a consular route for leisure travel. Submit the category-specific documents required by the responsible Russian mission or authorised visa centre; the published checklist controls.
Current passport route
Visa-free under the published agreement

Documents Belarusian citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this tourist visa checklist for Belarus. Follow the canonical passport guide and the responsible Russian mission's official checklist for the route that applies.

How Belarusian citizens get a Russian tourist visa

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    Open the canonical passport guide

    Use the current Belarus guide to identify the applicable route before preparing documents or paying a fee.

FAQ — Russian tourist visa for Belarusian citizens

Do Belarusians need a tourist visa for Russia?

Belarusians can usually enter Russia visa-free for short tourism (visa-free under the published agreement). A tourist visa is relevant only for a tourism-purpose trip outside that route; a non-tourist trip needs the matching visa category.

How do Belarusians apply for a Russian tourist visa?

Belarusians prepare the category-specific supporting document, complete the visa application form, then submit the passport and documents at the Russian consulate or authorised visa centre that serves Belarus. See your Belarus country guide for the exact consulates and visa centres.

How much does a Russian tourist visa cost for Belarusians?

The consular fee depends on nationality, visa category and applicable agreements with Belarus. Verify the current amount with the responsible Russian mission; a visa centre and commercial supporting-document provider may charge separate service fees.

Official sources

Always verify current requirements with official sources before applying or travelling.