Poland→Belarus
Poland to Belarus
Do I need a visa for Belarus?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or any other travel authorisation to enter Belarus for a tourist visit. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This visa-free entry does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel with a valid passport or a temporary passport; these documents are accepted for crossing into Belarus. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A Polish national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted travel documents on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Belarus?
No vaccinations are required to enter Belarus. Influenza vaccination is recommended. Take usual seasonal precautions against ticks in summer and autumn.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
An individual entry permits a stay of up to 90 days for Polish tourists. The visa-free arrangement for Polish citizens is available until 31 December 2026. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Belarus; you must have insurance to cover healthcare and other costs while in the country.
Can children travel on this route?
Minors need only the same accepted travel documents as adults: a passport or a temporary passport. No additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for travellers under 18 on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Belarus. Polish travellers receive medical care in Belarus on a paid basis, so you should hold insurance that will cover medical costs while in the country.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter Belarus without a visa?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or travel authorisation to enter Belarus for tourism; one entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. Paid work or study are not permitted on this entry permission.
Can I travel on my national ID or driving licence?
A valid passport or a temporary passport is accepted for entry to Belarus. A Polish national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted travel documents on this route.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry to Belarus.
Are any vaccinations required or recommended?
No vaccinations are required to enter Belarus. Seasonal and local risks mean influenza vaccination is recommended; take normal precautions against ticks in summer and autumn.
Will I have to prove I have enough money?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on this route; Polish travellers are not required to present bank statements or cash as a condition of entry.
Do I need to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for tourists arriving in Belarus on this route.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or unreadable you risk being refused boarding or entry; carry a passport in good condition and check it before you travel.
What documents do children need?
Minors travelling to Belarus need only the accepted travel documents (passport or temporary passport); no parental consent letter or notarised permission is required for under-18s on this route.
Can I work or study in Belarus on this visit?
You may not take paid work or study on a visa-free tourist entry to Belarus; the visa-free entry is for tourism only.
Where can I get consular help if I need it?
If you need consular help while in Belarus, Poland maintains an embassy in Minsk and consulates in Brest and Grodno; they provide consular assistance though capacity is limited due to reduced staffing. These offices are for consular help, not for applying for entry permission.
How does healthcare work for Polish travellers?
Polish citizens receive healthcare in Belarus on a paid basis; travel insurance is therefore required to cover medical costs while in the country.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for entry permission for Polish tourists: you travel with your passport and insurance and receive entry on arrival. For consular help while in Belarus Poland maintains an embassy in Minsk and consulates in Brest and Grodno; these posts can provide assistance but their capacity is limited due to reduced staffing.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Belarus — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Belarus
Europe
- Capital
- Minsk
- Currency
- New Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
- Known for
- Minsk National Library, Brest Hero-Fortress, Belavezhskaya Pushcha
- Food
- Draniki (potato pancakes), Machanka, Kolduny