Belarus Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 112 destinations open to Belarus passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Belarus passport holders can currently enter 46 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 36 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 30. An embassy visa is still required for 85 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Belarus Passport
Belarus holds a mid-table passport, ranking 46th by mobility. Citizens can enter 46 destinations visa-free, and the total reaches 112 once eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa access are added. Asia is the strongest region with 20 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with ten, while Oceania offers just one. Beyond those regions, entry usually depends on advance approval.
Among the key destinations, the United Arab Emirates, China and Brazil are visa-free. Australia and Singapore are available by e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Japan all require a visa in advance, so trips to Western markets need early planning. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 67 destinations for holders who want smoother access to those places.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Belarus passport holders can enter 46 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 5
Asia 20
Africa 5
North America 10
Oceania 1
How Belarus Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| #43 | 117 | 50 | |
| #43 | 117 | 57 | |
| #44 | 114 | 43 | |
| #45 | 113 | 47 | |
| #45 | 113 | 45 | |
| #46 | 112 | 46 | |
| #46 | 112 | 36 | |
| #46 | 112 | 39 | |
| #47 | 111 | 53 | |
| #47 | 111 | 44 | |
| #47 | 111 | 49 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 71 more destinations than the Belarus passport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Belarus passport holders visit without a visa?
Belarus passport holders can visit 46 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 36 with a visa on arrival and 30 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 112 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Belarus passport ranking?
The Belarus passport ranks #46 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 112. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Belarus passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Belarus passport holders?
36 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Belarus passport holders: Thailand, Egypt, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia and 26 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Belarus passport holders?
Belarus passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 85 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, New Zealand, Mexico and 77 more.
How can a Belarus passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Belarus passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+67 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+61 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Saint Lucia CIP (+57 destinations, from USD $240,000, about 18 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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