Tourism

The Belarus president signs an edict to extend the visa-free program for foreign visitors from currently 5 to 30 days.
The minister says Belarus needs to extend the visa-free regime for foreigners in order to promote medical tourism.
Photo: ria.ru
Photo: ria.ru
A back-up option is being discussed to allow law-obeying fans cross the Belarus-Russia border in their own cars.
Photo: BELTA
Photo: BELTA
Foreigners will be able to enter Belarus without a visa and stay for ten days from the summer of 2018.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenka Photo: president.gov.by
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenka Photo: president.gov.by
Foreign tourists can stay in the Hrodna and Brest regions of Belarus without a visa for ten days, effective from 2018.
Photo: BELTA
Photo: BELTA
People from 67 countries visited Belarus using the visa-free regime in 2017.
Photo: BELTA
Photo: BELTA
Three hotels will open doors already in late 2017 - early 2018. Currently, Minsk can simultaneously accommodate over 11K guests.
Photo: BELTA
Photo: BELTA
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei tells Financial Times his country will move towards this target 'gradually.'
Photo: Euroradio
Photo: Euroradio
An American, a Swiss couple and 2 Belarusians pioneered the industrial tourism route for a $5 ticket.