Belarus: Temporary Visa-Waiver in Effect for Certain Nationals and Residents of Latvia and Lithuania

The State Border Committee of Belarus announced that nationals and residents of Latvia and nationals of Lithuania are able to temporarily enter Belarus visa-free through the Belarusian-Latvian and Belarusian-Lithuanian borders for an unlimited number of times in the period from April 15 through May 15, due to the Orthodox and Catholic religious holidays. These individuals will also be able to visit the border zone without a pass and can do so by verbally informing a border representative of their intention to visit the zone and indicating the localities and purpose of their visit.