Participants are strongly advised to carefully check visa regulations based on their nationality before traveling to Belarus.
Depending on your passport country, one of the following entry options may apply:

• Visa-free entry for certain countries
• 30-day visa-free entry via National Airport Minsk
• Extended visa-free entry for citizens of selected European countries, including entry through land borders

Please verify whether your country is included in one of the official visa-free lists published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus before planning your trip.
Official resources:

• Visa-free travel (general list of countries)
• https://www.mfa.gov.by/en/visa/freemove/general/
• Visa-free travel via National Airport Minsk
• https://www.mfa.gov.by/en/visa/freemove/airport/
• Visa-free entry for citizens of selected European countries
• https://www.mfa.gov.by/en/visa/freemove/europe/

Important:
Citizens of 38 European countries may currently enter Belarus visa-free through all international land border checkpoints and stay for up to 30 days.

Access to Minsk by Air
National Airport Minsk is the main international airport of Belarus, located approximately 40 km from Minsk city center (30–40 minutes by car).
Transportation from Minsk Airport:

• Official airport transfer service — approximately 15–20 USD
• Taxi — approximately 15–20 USD
• Public transport (bus services available)

Recommended Route from European Countries
Currently, the most convenient option for participants traveling from Europe is through Lithuania.
Recommended travel route:

• Fly to Vilnius International Airport (Lithuania) from any major European city
• Take a direct bus from Vilnius to Minsk
• Buses operate every 2–3 hours daily
• Travel time: approximately 4 hours including border crossing

This route is currently the most practical and widely used option for international participants.

iFLY Minsk is located directly inside Palazzo Shopping Mall, offering participants convenient access to nearby hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment infrastructure.
Recommended hotels near the venue:

• Victoria Olimp Hotel Minsk
• Minsk Marriott Hotel
• Victoria Hotel Minsk

Special accommodation offers for participants:
Special accommodation rates are available for competition participants at selected partner hotels. To receive exclusive participant pricing and booking details, please contact the event organizers directly.
Why this location is convenient:

• Direct access to iFLY Minsk at Palazzo Shopping Mall
• Walking or short taxi distance to recommended hotels
• Restaurants, supermarkets, and essential services nearby
• Modern city infrastructure and convenient transportation

We strongly recommend booking accommodation early due to limited availability during competition dates.