Belarus Visa Free Policy: New Access for Citizens of 35 European Countries

July 19, 2024
Belarus Visa Free Policy

Belarus visa free policy for 35 European countries in a bid to break out into the international world and boost tourism. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, the chief details that its website statement concerns are the visa-free regime that speaks of openness, peace, and good neighbourliness.

The Policy 

This will grant all citizens of these 35 European countries—the European Union member states and the United Kingdom—the right to stay in Belarus for up to 30 days at a time without needing a visa, from July 19, 2024, until December 31, 2024. This act will be part of an all-inclusive approach towards easing staff exchanges and making Belarus more attractive in this direction.

List of 35 European Countries

The visa-free policy applies to the following countries: 

1. Austria 
2. Belgium 
3. Bulgaria 
4. Croatia 
5. Cyprus 
6. Czech Republic 
7. Denmark 
8. Estonia 
9. Finland 
10. France 
11. Germany 
12. Greece 
13. Hungary 
14. Ireland 
15. Italy 
16. Latvia 
17. Lithuania 
18. Luxembourg 
19. Malta 
20. Netherlands 
21. Poland 
22. Portugal 
23. Romania 
24. Slovakia 
25. Slovenia 
26. Spain 
27. Sweden 
28. United Kingdom 
29. Iceland 
30. Liechtenstein 
31. Norway 
32. Switzerland 
33. Albania 
34. North Macedonia 
35. Montenegro 

Policy Extensions and Conditions

According to Belarus’ State Border Committee, the new visa-free policy extends existing visa-free arrangements for the citizens of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia, introduced in 2022. This prolonged policy will permit the entry into the territory of Belarus several times for the citizens of these countries, provided that their total stay does not exceed 90 days within a calendar year.

Important Notes 

This policy does not apply to special passports, such as diplomatic and official passports. It is applicable only to ordinary passport holders from the listed countries, who can benefit from this initiative. 

Conclusion

Belarus has adopted a visa-free procedure for 35 European countries, proving its commitment to increasing international cooperation and promoting the country’s image of being friendly and hospitable. The easing of travels for the citizens of Europe is sure to increase the number of visitors and strengthen its ties with neighbours.

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