Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Belarus Opens E-Visas to Indian Travellers, Plans Direct Flights
Belarus has made it possible for Indian citizens to apply for visas online.
This can make planning a trip easier because fewer visa steps need to be handled in person.
The change is meant to support tourism, business and closer ties between India and Belarus.
Belarus is also considering direct flights from Minsk to Mumbai and Goa.
Visitors can explore the capital city of Minsk and its famous landmarks.
They can also see Mir Castle and Nesvizh Palace, which are UNESCO-listed places.
Brest Fortress tells an important story connected to World War II.
Braslav Lakes National Park offers lakes, islands and forests for people who enjoy nature.
Indian citizens can now apply for Belarusian e-visas after a September 14 decision by the Council of Ministers.
Belarus says online visa processing will reduce administrative hurdles for tourism, business trips and other exchanges.
The country is also planning direct flights from Minsk to Mumbai and Goa.
Belarus offers attractions including Mir Castle, Nesvizh Palace, Brest Fortress and Braslav Lakes National Park.
Minsk features landmarks such as Independence Square, Victory Square and the National Library of Belarus.
- Who
- Indian citizens and the government of Belarus are involved.
- What
- Belarus has added India to the countries eligible for e-visas.
- When
- The decision was taken on September 14.
- Where
- The e-visas apply to travel to Belarus, with proposed flights from Minsk to Mumbai and Goa.
- Why
- The move is intended to reduce travel and visa hurdles and strengthen ties between India and Belarus.
- New eligibility
- Indian citizens can apply for a Belarus e-visa.
- Decision date
- Belarus' Council of Ministers approved the change on September 14.
- Visa purpose
- The online process is intended to support tourism, business trips and other exchanges.
- Planned flights
- Belarus is planning direct flights from Minsk to Mumbai and Goa.
- Historic attractions
- Mir Castle and Nesvizh Palace are UNESCO-listed sites.
- Nature attraction
- Braslav Lakes National Park has hundreds of lakes, islands and forests.