Longer Visa-free stay for foreigners will be considered at the end of 2017
BelarusDigest
3 April 2017, 18:49
It is necessary to consider making visa-free stay in Belarus longer, Minister of Sport and Tourism Alexander Shamko said on 3 April, TUT.BY reports.
In his opinion, the procedure should be more flexible and the duration of stay should not be limited to 5 days.
“There are sports events, business forums that last longer (than 5 days – note). Many people would like to stay (in the country – note) after those events and see Belarus,” the minister said.
“Let’s say, a week would be enough to spend time at a historical event but with medical tourism, for example, two weeks of stay may be needed”.
The official added that the ministry plans to suggest amendments to the existing visa-free decree by the end of the year.
About 8,000 tourists have visited Belarus without a visa since February. Other 7,000 travelers enjoyed trips to Grodno region, where the visa-free zone was established 5 months ago. A working group is now analyzing this experience to see if a similar zone could be created in Brest.
Alexander Shamko added that the authorities will lobby visa-free entry for the guests of the European Games that will take place in Belarus in 2019.
3 April 2017, 18:49
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In his opinion, the procedure should be more flexible and the duration of stay should not be limited to 5 days.
“There are sports events, business forums that last longer (than 5 days – note). Many people would like to stay (in the country – note) after those events and see Belarus,” the minister said.
“Let’s say, a week would be enough to spend time at a historical event but with medical tourism, for example, two weeks of stay may be needed”.
The official added that the ministry plans to suggest amendments to the existing visa-free decree by the end of the year.
About 8,000 tourists have visited Belarus without a visa since February. Other 7,000 travelers enjoyed trips to Grodno region, where the visa-free zone was established 5 months ago. A working group is now analyzing this experience to see if a similar zone could be created in Brest.
Alexander Shamko added that the authorities will lobby visa-free entry for the guests of the European Games that will take place in Belarus in 2019.
