Visa on arrival. South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Belarus.
Entry
Visa on arrival
Stay
30 days per entry
Covers
Tourist entry
Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.
Official source
mfa.gov.byMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of BelarusChecked 30 Oct 2026
For citizens of Egypt, Gambia, Haiti, India, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Namibia, Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Vietnam a valid multiple visa of the EU member states or Schengen zone with a mark in passport on crossing the border of these states and tickets with confirmation of departure from the abovementioned Belarusian airports within 30 days from the date of entry is a compulsory additional requirement
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Before you go
The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.
Conditions from official sources
Needs an inviting organisation or person in Belarus to submit visa support documents to the airport visa office at least 2 business days before arrival.
Must show the support document stamped by the airport visa office at airline check-in.
Only at Minsk National Airport, and not on flights from Russia.
Can enter visa-free for up to 30 days through the airports of Minsk, Brest, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilev or Vitebsk if holding a valid multiple-entry EU or Schengen visa already used to enter those states, and a ticket out of Belarus within 30 days.
Passport validity
The source states no minimum passport validity.
Tourist entry only
These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.
The other way round
What Belarus passport holders need to visit South Africa.
Belarus passport South Africa
Visa needed
All foreign citizens wishing to travel to South Africa will need a visa, except citizens from countries who are exempt.