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

Russian transit visa for Belarusian citizens

🇧🇾BelarusVisa-free under the published agreement

In short

Here is how a Belarusian citizen obtains a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is a consular route for eligible transit. The responsible Russian mission's current checklist controls whether it is required, its validity, entries and supporting documents.

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
Here is how a Belarusian citizen obtains a transit visa. A Russian transit visa is a consular route for eligible transit. The responsible Russian mission's current checklist controls whether it is required, its validity, entries and supporting documents.
Current passport route
Visa-free under the published agreement

Documents Belarusian citizens will need

Category-specific supporting document

  • Do not use this transit 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 transit 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 transit visa for Belarusian citizens

Do Belarusians need a transit visa for Russia?

If your trip matches the purpose of a transit visa (travellers transiting through Russian territory to reach another country by air, rail or road), then Belarusians generally need this visa to enter Russia.

How do Belarusians apply for a Russian transit 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 transit 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.