Belarus visa for Latvian citizens

Navigating travel from Belarus to Latvia currently requires careful planning, as a visa is mandatory for Belarusian citizens. Options are available for both short-term visits with a tourist visa and extended stays under the digital nomad visa, which typically allow for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, with application fees often around 80 EUR. Notably, direct air travel between Minsk and Riga has been suspended, necessitating overland journeys or transit through third countries, where border crossings now involve enhanced scrutiny. When planning your trip, remember that Latvia operates on Central European Time and uses the Euro, requiring currency exchange considerations from the Belarusian Ruble.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27
Belarus visa-free 30-day airport regime

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Health insurance
Required

Visa options

TransitB Transit Visa
2d
OtherC Short-Term Entry Visa
90dvalid 3mo
OtherD Long-Term Entry Visa
90dvalid 5y
OtherD Long-Term Entry Visa (2 years)
valid 2y
OtherD Long-Term Entry Visa (3 to 5 years)
valid 3y
TouristTourist C Visa
BusinessBusiness C Visa
WorkWork D Visa
StudentStudent C/D Visa
FamilyFamily/Private Affairs C/D Visa
HumanitarianHumanitarian D Visa
MedicalMedical C/D Visa
OtherE-visa
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Must arrive/depart via Minsk International Airport. Visa-free until 31.12.2024.

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