Indonesia Grants Visa-Free Entry for Belarusian Tourists – 30-Day Stay Effective July 2026
- Xavi
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 17
JAKARTA — July 17, 2026 — Indonesia has introduced a visa-free regime for tourists from Belarus, effective July 2026, following an agreement reached between President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus and President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia during their meeting in Jakarta on July 2, 2026 .
The announcement was made by Ruslan Varankou, Head of the Information and Digital Diplomacy Department and Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"Starting July 2026, Indonesia will implement a 30-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of Belarus with regular passports traveling for tourism. — Ruslan Varankou, Spokesperson for the Belarusian Foreign Ministry
Quick Facts: Indonesia-Belarus Visa-Free Regime
Feature | Details |
Effective Date | July 2026 |
Eligible Travelers | Belarusian citizens holding ordinary passports |
Stay Duration | 30 days |
Purpose | Tourism |
Previous Requirement | Visa on arrival |
Reciprocal Arrangement | Belarus has had visa-free entry for Indonesian citizens since 2017 |
What This Means for Belarusian Travellers
The new policy eliminates the need for Belarusian citizens to obtain a visa upon arrival in Indonesia, significantly simplifying travel for tourism purposes.
Benefits for Belarusian Tourists
Benefit | Impact |
Simplified Travel | No visa application or fees |
Cost Savings | Eliminates visa-on-arrival costs |
Easier Planning | No need to arrange visas in advance |
30-Day Stay | Sufficient for most tourist visits |
A Reciprocal Arrangement
Minsk has consistently pursued a policy of openness. Indonesian citizens can also stay in Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days. This procedure was established back in 2017, making the new Indonesian policy a reciprocal gesture.
"Jakarta's decision is a practical step in implementing the Belarusian head of state's foreign policy course aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding humanitarian, business, and tourism contacts between the peoples of Belarus and Indonesia." — Ruslan Varankou
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The visa-free regime is part of broader efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. Key areas of cooperation include:
Area | Details |
Humanitarian | People-to-people contacts and cultural exchange |
Business | Trade and investment opportunities |
Tourism | Increased visitor flows between both countries |
"This decision is a practical step in implementing the Belarusian head of state's foreign policy course aimed at strengthening bilateral relations." — Ruslan Varankou
What This Means for Indonesian Travellers
Indonesian citizens can also stay in Belarus visa-free for up to 30 days, a policy that has been in place since 2017. This reciprocal arrangement makes travel between the two countries easier for citizens of both nations.
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