Abu Dhabi: Emiratis wishing to visit Belarus for up to 30 days will be exempted from entry visa requirements, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced on Wednesday.

“The ministry has received an official note from the Belarus embassy stating that Alexander Lukashenko, President of Belarus, signed the visa waver decision exempting holders of VIP and normal passports from entry visa requirements,” Ahmad Saeed Elham Al Daheri, Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said.

The decision came into effect on April 29, he added.

Al Daheri pointed out that the decision reflects the strong and deep-rooted relations between the UAE and Belarus in light of existing cooperation in all areas. It also reflects the prestigious position enjoyed by the UAE worldwide,