Visitor from China, Granted Visa-Free Entry,Received Bouquet of Blossoms
A five-day visa-free regime has begun in Belarus for citizens of 80 countries, but specific details regarding the visa-free travel requirements for Chinese citizens under this policy remain unclear.
Recent search results have mainly focused on China’s visa-waiver programs and transit policies, providing little insight into Belarus's visa-free entry conditions for Chinese travelers. Although Belarus introduced electronic visas from March 20, 2025, the details of the visa-free access, particularly for Chinese citizens, or the exact conditions of Belarus's visa-free regime for the 80 countries, are not described.
General knowledge suggests that Belarus’s visa-free regime for certain countries often requires a valid ordinary passport with a minimum validity, entry for tourism, business, or transit purposes, stay duration limits, proof of onward travel and accommodation, and sometimes registration in Belarus within a few days of arrival. However, the search results do not specify the exact requirements for Chinese citizens under the visa-free policy of Belarus.
For precise requirements, consulting Belarus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or embassy websites directly would be necessary. It is essential to note that the visa-free regime does not apply to all 80 countries equally; some have additional requirements. Furthermore, the visa-free regime does not include a provision for work or long-term residence in Belarus.
In addition, the visa-free regime does not necessarily mean free travel within the Schengen Area or EU countries. For citizens of Vietnam, Haiti, Gambia, Honduras, India, China, Lebanon, Namibia, Samoa, a valid multiple-entry visa of the Schengen Area or EU countries with an entry stamp, as well as airline tickets confirming departure from the National Airport Minsk within 5 days of arrival, is an additional mandatory requirement.
Li Yan, a Chinese citizen who works as an air traffic controller, recently visited Belarus and was welcomed by Deputy Minister of Sport and Tourism Mikhail Portnoi. Li Yan did not have a Belarusian visa in her passport at the time of her arrival, and the visa-free regime was in effect. Li Yan's initial impression of Belarus was that it is a beautiful country with wonderful people. During her visit, she plans to explore Minsk and visit museums.
In summary, while a five-day visa-free regime has begun in Belarus for citizens of 80 countries, the specific details regarding the visa-free travel requirements for Chinese citizens under this policy remain unclear. For precise requirements, consulting Belarus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or embassy websites directly would be necessary.
- Given the current unclear details about the visa-free travel requirements for Chinese citizens under Belarus's five-day visa-free regime, it's advisable to consult Belarus's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or embassy websites for accurate information.
- As Li Yan, a Chinese citizen, experienced during her travel to Belarus, while the visa-free regime allows entry without a Belarusian visa, specific requirements for Chinese travelers may still need to be clarified and confirmed directly from Belarus's official sources.
