BangladeshBelarus

Bangladeshi passport ยท policy checked 5 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

30

days

on a tourist visa

60

EUR ยท visa fee

for Bangladeshi citizens

5

days

processing time

VFS

visa application centre

How Bangladeshi citizens apply for a Belarus visa

  1. Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here โ†—

No advance visa with these documents

Belarus admits Bangladeshi citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:

Visa-free

any valid Russian visa

Under the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Russian Federation on mutual recognition of visas (entered into force January 11, 2025), foreign citizens and stateless persons holding a valid Russian visa may enter, stay in, and transit through Belarus without a separate Belarusian visa, provided they hold an identity document recognized by both states.

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Belarus visa cost for Bangladeshi citizens

EUR 60

what Bangladeshi citizens pay

Standard EUR 60 consular rate applies; no reciprocity reduction published for these nationalities. Note: Chinese ordinary-passport holders are visa-exempt under the 2018 BLR-CHN mutual visa-waiver agreement for stays up to 30 days.

Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.

  • Short-term visa type C (embassy sticker, any number of entries)

    up to 90 days

    EUR 60

  • E-visa (single entry, e-Pasluga portal, launched 20 Mar 2025)

    single entry, stay up to 30 days

    EUR 60

Official schedule ยท mfa.gov.by โ†—Fee schedule checked 2 Jul 2026

Belarus visa types for Bangladeshi citizens

Belarus E-Visa (Single-entry Short-term)Tourist

30 dayssingle entry7d processingvalid 30donline

Electronic visa for tourism, business, private affairs, sports, cultural, scientific, and educational events. Applied for online without visiting a diplomatic mission.

Available to citizens of 67 eligible countries (including USA, Canada, EU states, UK, Australia, NZ, Japan). Fees: EUR 35 for EU citizens; EUR 60 for others; free for Japanese citizens and children under 12 (EU)/14 (others). Additional service fee EUR 6 for all. Processing: 7 calendar days. No visa support documents required. Valid for up to 30 days, single-entry. Entry via all international checkpoints including all 6 airports and road/rail borders. Program launched March 20, 2025. Apply at e-pasluga.by (service code 3.04.01).

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Brest-Grodno Visa-Free Tourist Zone (15 days)Tourist

15 dayssingle entry

Visa-free access to designated tourist zones in the Brest and Grodno regions for organized tour groups booked through licensed Belarusian travel agencies.

Covers Brest city and Brest/Zhabinka/Kamenets/Pruzhany districts in Brest region, plus Grodno city and Grodno/Berestovitsa/Volkovysk/Voronovo/Lida/Svisloch/Shchuchin districts in Grodno region. Entry only at Brest (Terespol) international border crossing. Travelers must book tourism services through a licensed Belarusian travel agency which issues the required authorization document. Eligible nationalities not enumerated on official page. Health insurance for duration of stay required.

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Type C - Short-term Tourist VisaTourist

30 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 90donline

Short-term entry for tourism purposes. Allows single or double entry.

Tourism variant of Type C: max 30 days, single or double-entry. Fee EUR 60 standard (EUR 35 for EU citizens). Expedited processing in 2 working days doubles fee. Also available via e-visa (single-entry, 30 days, processed in 7 calendar days, EUR 60 or EUR 35 for EU). On-arrival available at Minsk National Airport with advance visa support document submission.

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Visa on Arrival - Minsk National AirportTourist

single entry

Visa issued upon arrival at Minsk National Airport for travelers who could not obtain a visa in advance, subject to advance visa support document submission.

Available 24/7 at Minsk National Airport's Division for the Admission of Foreigners (DAF). Citizens arriving from Russia CANNOT apply; they must obtain a visa in advance. Visa support documents (original invitation + copy) must be submitted at least 2 business days before arrival (delivered to DAF weekdays 11am - 1pm or mailed). Short-term student and group visas require institutional representative present. Fee: EUR 60 standard; doubles if Belarus has no diplomatic representation in applicant's country; triples if Belarus has a mission there. Exceptional same-day submission allowed for death/critical illness of close relative. Contact: +375 17 279 20 58 / +375 17 279 28 72.

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Type C - Short-term Business VisaBusiness

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 90donline

Short-term entry for business trips, negotiations, signing contracts, and commercial activities not amounting to employment.

Part of the Type C short-term visa category covering business, private visits, cultural/scientific events, humanitarian work, religious ties, and journalism. Max validity 90 days; can be single, double, or multiple-entry. Supporting documents include invitation letters or employer letters. Fee EUR 60 standard (EUR 35 for EU citizens under facilitation agreement). E-visa available for eligible 67 nationalities (single-entry, 30-day stay, 7-day processing).

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Type D - Long-term Business VisaBusiness

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 1825d

Long-term multiple-entry visa for extended business activities, cultural/scientific participation, humanitarian programs, religious ties, journalism, private purposes, or employment in Belarus.

Type D long-term visa covers all purposes (business, employment, cultural/scientific, humanitarian, religious, press, private). Validity exceeds 90 days up to 5 years; multiple-entry. 2-year visas require prior long-term visa use within 3 years. 3-5 year visas require prior 2-year visa within 5 years. Max stay per visit is 90 days. Must apply at Belarusian diplomatic mission; not available on arrival or online.

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Type B - Transit VisaTransit

2 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 365d

Allows passage through Belarus territory en route to a third country. Covers single, double, or multiple transit crossings.

Max 2 days per crossing (including entry day). Valid up to 1 year. Can be single, double, or multiple-entry. Fee is EUR 60 standard (EUR 35 for EU citizens under facilitation agreement). Expedited processing within 2 working days doubles the fee. Also issuable at Minsk National Airport 24/7 with advance document submission.

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Type C - Short-term Medical Treatment VisaMedical

30 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 90d

Short-term entry for medical treatment or health improvement (sanatorium/rehabilitation) at a Belarusian healthcare institution, including for an accompanying attendant.

Requires a letter of visa support from a Belarusian healthcare institution or a contract for medical services with a Belarusian healthcare institution (also covers a foreign attendant accompanying the patient). A short-term visa issued on the application of a treatment center or health-improvement (sanatorium) organization is limited to a maximum of 30 days; longer courses of treatment use a standard Type C (up to 90 days) or a Type D long-term visa. Compulsory medical insurance with minimum EUR 10,000 coverage required. Fee EUR 60 standard (EUR 35 for EU citizens).

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Type C - Short-term Private Visit (Family/Relatives) VisaFamily

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 90d

Short-term entry to visit close relatives or family members who are citizens or residents of Belarus, or for other private purposes.

For a private visit to family/relatives the visa support document is a document proving family ties or marital relations with a citizen of the Republic of Belarus (birth certificate, marriage certificate, or certificate of name change), or an invitation approved by the Citizenship and Migration Department. Other private-purpose grounds accepted include property ownership in Belarus, serious illness or death of a relative, or a court summons. Fee EUR 60 standard (EUR 35 for EU citizens). For extended family reunification a Type D long-term visa is issued.

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Type D - Long-term Permanent Residence VisaFamily

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 1825d

Long-term entry visa for foreign nationals approved for permanent residence in Belarus (e.g. family reunification, ethnic Belarusians, or approved investors) to enter and obtain their residence permit.

'Permanent residence' is an official Type D long-term visa purpose. The visa support document is a decision of the regional branch of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Grounds for permanent residence include family reunification with Belarusian citizens/residents, ethnic Belarusian origin, and investment (the residence-by-investment threshold is tracked separately under this country's RBI record). Max stay 90 days per visit; validity up to 5 years, multiple-entry. Applied for at a Belarusian diplomatic mission; not available online or on arrival.

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Type C - Short-term Student/Study VisaStudent

90 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 90d

Short-term entry for study, educational internships, or participation in cultural and scientific programs.

Type C category for study/educational purposes. Requires invitation or confirmation from educational institution. For on-arrival at Minsk National Airport, an institutional representative must be present. For long-term study (over 90 days), a Type D long-term visa is required.

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Type D - Long-term Student VisaStudent

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 1825d

Long-term visa for foreign nationals enrolled in accredited Belarusian educational institutions for programs exceeding 90 days.

Educational purposes fall under the cultural/scientific/educational sub-category of Type D. Requires official enrollment confirmation from a Belarusian institution. After entry, foreign students must register with migration authorities if staying beyond 10 working days.

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Type C - Short-term Employment (Work) VisaWork

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 90d

Short-term entry to take up employment in Belarus under a special employment permit, for engagements not exceeding 90 days.

Employment is a purpose available under the Type C short-term visa. The visa support document is a notarised copy of a special employment permit issued by the local unit of the Citizenship and Migration Department, or an original application from a commercial organization with foreign investment. For employment exceeding 90 days a Type D long-term employment visa is required. Fee EUR 60 standard (EUR 35 for EU citizens under the facilitation agreement).

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Type D - Long-term Employment/Work VisaWork

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 1825d

Long-term visa for foreign nationals intending to work in Belarus under an employment contract with a Belarusian employer.

Employment is one of the purposes explicitly covered under the Type D long-term visa. Requires employment contract or work permit documentation. Hi-Tech Park (HTP) resident company employees and founders enjoy simplified immigration: visa-free entry with stays up to 180 days, simplified temporary residence, and no special work permits needed. See park.by/en/membership/benefits/.

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Type C - Short-term Private/Humanitarian/Religious/Press VisaOther

90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 90d

Short-term entry for private visits, humanitarian activities, religious ties, or journalism purposes.

Sub-category of Type C short-term visa for private, humanitarian, religious, and press purposes. Supporting documents vary by sub-purpose. Fee EUR 60 standard (EUR 35 for EU). Expedited 2-working-day processing available at double fee.

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Belarus visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Belarus visa for Bangladeshi citizens - FAQ

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Belarus?

Yes - Bangladeshi citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Belarus embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Bangladeshi citizens need for Belarus?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Belarus visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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