Belarus ratifies visa waiver agreement with Myanmar
17.04.2026
MINSK (
BelTA) – Belarusian lawmakers have ratified the visa waiver agreement with Myanmar at a meeting of the third session of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus of the eighth convocation, BelTA has learned.
The intergovernmental agreement on the mutual visa waiver was signed in Naypyidaw on 28 November 2025 to establish a legal framework that will simplify travel for citizens of Belarus and Myanmar.
Under the agreement, citizens of the two countries with valid passports are exempt from visa requirements for entry, exit, and transit, provided any single stay must not exceed 30 consecutive days from the date of entry, and the total time spent in the host country within one calendar year must not surpass 90 days.
Citizens of either state who intend to stay in the other state for more than 30 days must apply for a visa before entering, regardless of the purpose of travel, in accordance with the national legislation.
Aleksandr Shpakovsky, a member of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives, noted that Belarus-Myanmar relations were established nearly 27 years ago, but cooperation has only recently intensified. The year 2025 was, in his words, a breakthrough for relations between Minsk and Naypyidaw. Highest-level visits took place: the visit of Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing to Belarus and the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Myanmar.
“It is significant that our leader’s visit took place in November 2025, on the eve of parliamentary elections. Naypyidaw viewed this visit as a gesture of political support. The parliamentary elections held in Myanmar in December and January were successful. A Belarusian delegation took part in observing the elections,” the deputy said.
According to him, the successful conduct of the elections allowed Myanmar to move toward forming a civilian governance architecture. The country’s president was elected at a joint session of the two houses of parliament. Myanmar is committed to fostering comprehensive friendly relations with the Republic of Belarus.
He recalled that not long ago, Speaker of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko visited Myanmar for the president’s inauguration. The speaker held talks with both the head of state and the speaker of the relevant parliamentary chamber.
“We are developing a diverse legal framework. We are still at the early stage of interstate relations, but the legal foundation is already being laid,” Aleksandr Shpakovsky noted.
He added that last year 300 Belarusian citizens visited Myanmar, while 147 Myanmar citizens visited Belarus. Several dozen Myanmar students, trainees, master’s students, and PhD candidates are already studying at Belarusian universities.
“We believe that the agreement on the mutual visa waiver will promote cultural, humanitarian, political, and business ties between Belarus and Myanmar,” he emphasized.
The intergovernmental agreement on the mutual visa waiver was signed in Naypyidaw on 28 November 2025 to establish a legal framework that will simplify travel for citizens of Belarus and Myanmar.
Under the agreement, citizens of the two countries with valid passports are exempt from visa requirements for entry, exit, and transit, provided any single stay must not exceed 30 consecutive days from the date of entry, and the total time spent in the host country within one calendar year must not surpass 90 days.
Citizens of either state who intend to stay in the other state for more than 30 days must apply for a visa before entering, regardless of the purpose of travel, in accordance with the national legislation.
Aleksandr Shpakovsky, a member of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives, noted that Belarus-Myanmar relations were established nearly 27 years ago, but cooperation has only recently intensified. The year 2025 was, in his words, a breakthrough for relations between Minsk and Naypyidaw. Highest-level visits took place: the visit of Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing to Belarus and the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Myanmar.
“It is significant that our leader’s visit took place in November 2025, on the eve of parliamentary elections. Naypyidaw viewed this visit as a gesture of political support. The parliamentary elections held in Myanmar in December and January were successful. A Belarusian delegation took part in observing the elections,” the deputy said.
According to him, the successful conduct of the elections allowed Myanmar to move toward forming a civilian governance architecture. The country’s president was elected at a joint session of the two houses of parliament. Myanmar is committed to fostering comprehensive friendly relations with the Republic of Belarus.
He recalled that not long ago, Speaker of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko visited Myanmar for the president’s inauguration. The speaker held talks with both the head of state and the speaker of the relevant parliamentary chamber.
“We are developing a diverse legal framework. We are still at the early stage of interstate relations, but the legal foundation is already being laid,” Aleksandr Shpakovsky noted.
He added that last year 300 Belarusian citizens visited Myanmar, while 147 Myanmar citizens visited Belarus. Several dozen Myanmar students, trainees, master’s students, and PhD candidates are already studying at Belarusian universities.
“We believe that the agreement on the mutual visa waiver will promote cultural, humanitarian, political, and business ties between Belarus and Myanmar,” he emphasized.