Date Of Introduction Of 10-Day Visa-Free Entry Via Minsk Airport Reported

The corresponding decision has already been made.

The duration of visa-free stay for those flying to Belarus through the Minsk National Airport may be extended to ten days in summer 2018, Belarusian Vice Prime Minister Anatol Kalinin noted at the summarizing session of the Transport Ministry, BelTA reports.

“As for visa-free travel, the duration of stay is ten days for foreign visitors to Brest and Hrodna and five days for those flying in and out Minsk National Airport. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be working to extend it to ten days this year, probably in July or August,” - the official said.

Anatol Kalinin has instructed the top executives of the Minsk National Airport and the Belavia air carrier to enable the necessary conditions for foreign visitors to Belarus.

The five-day visa-free program was launched in Belarus for nationals of 80 countries in February 2017. As from 1 January 2018, the duration of visa-free stay for foreign visitors to certain districts of Brest and Hrodna regions was increased to ten days.