Do China passport holders need a visa to visit BY?

Yes. Chinese ordinary passport holders can travel to Belarus visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days per visit, under the China-Belarus mutual visa exemption agreement in force since August 10, 2018. Chinese citizens holding ordinary (common) passports do NOT need a visa for short tourist or business visits to Belarus. Under the intergovernmental Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption signed in Qingdao on 10 June 2018 (entered into force 10 August 2018), ordinary passport holders of both China and Belarus may enter, exit, and transit visa-free for an uninterrupted stay of up to 30 days, but no more than 90 days total within one calendar year. The waiver covers private trips, business trips, tourism, and transit. Travelers who wish to stay longer than 30 days, or who intend to work or study, must obtain an appropriate Belarusian visa in advance. One practical obligation remains: foreigners staying in Belarus longer than 10 days must register with the local authorities (this is normally handled automatically by hotels for tourists). A passport valid for the duration of stay (best practice: at least 90 days beyond entry) and, in practice, proof of medical insurance are recommended. This policy is stable as of 2026 with no recent adverse changes.