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title: Belarus visa for citizens of New Zealand
description: Citizens of New Zealand can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Belarus visa for citizens of New Zealand

Citizens of New Zealand can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** At least €50 per day

## How to apply

1. **Ensure passport validity** — Check that your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay in Belarus.
2. **Obtain medical insurance** — Purchase travel medical insurance that is valid in Belarus for the entire duration of your stay.
3. **Book travel via Minsk National Airport** — Visa-free entry is only permitted when arriving and departing through Minsk National Airport.
4. **Arrive at border with documents** — Present your passport, insurance, proof of funds, and onward ticket to border officials.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay
- **Medical insurance** (Supporting): Must be valid in Belarus for the entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash equivalent to at least €50 per day
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Must show departure from Belarus within 30 days

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €50 per day
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Sufficient funds must be demonstrated for the entire stay.

## Good to know

- The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Belarus due to the volatile security situation caused by the Russian military action in neighbouring Ukraine and the conducting of military operations by Russian forces from Belarus.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of at least €50 per day in cash or bank statements.
- **Invalid passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your stay.
- **Lack of medical insurance** — Purchase travel insurance valid in Belarus before travel.
- **Not entering/exiting through Minsk International Airport** — Book flights that arrive and depart from Minsk National Airport.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Belarus?

Citizens of New Zealand can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.

### How long can citizens of New Zealand stay in Belarus?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of New Zealand need for Belarus?

Valid passport; Medical insurance; Proof of sufficient funds; Onward or return ticket.

### How long must my passport be valid for Belarus?

At least 3 months.

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