🇩🇪 Germany passport 🇧🇾 Belarus
No visa needed
- Stay up to 30 days
- No visa fee
No — Germany passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Belarus. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Belarus's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Belarus
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Germany passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Belarus
Soviet architecture, primeval forests, medieval castles, and remarkable preserved heritage
- Capital
- Minsk
- Currency
- Belarusian Ruble (Br)
- Language
- Belarusian, Russian
- Time zone
- FET (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- May – September
Official sources
Always confirm with Belarus's own government before you travel:
- Belarus official visa information ↗ mfa.gov.by
- Belarus embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.by
Common questions
Do Germany citizens need a visa to visit Belarus?
No — Germany passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Belarus. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Germany passport holders stay in Belarus?
Up to 30 days.
How much does a Belarus visa cost for Germany citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Belarus?
We don't hold Belarus's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Belarus give visas to Germany citizens?
Belarus does not require a visa from Germany citizens for short stays (up to 30 days).
Where can Germany citizens find official Belarus visa information?
On Belarus's official site: https://mfa.gov.by/en/visa