Belarus and the Maldives sign a visa waiver agreement — not yet in force
Not in force yet — our data still shows the old rule until it is officially published.
Belarus's Foreign Minister and the Maldives' Foreign Minister signed an intergovernmental agreement on mutual visa exemption on 24 September 2026, during the UN General Assembly session in New York, after President Lukashenko approved the draft text on 10 September 2026 (Decree No. 311). The draft provides for visa-free entry, exit and transit for both countries' citizens, with stays of up to 30 days per visit (up to 90 days within a calendar year). Nothing has actually changed yet: neither government has published an entry-into-force date, and this kind of intergovernmental agreement typically takes effect only after each side completes its domestic procedures and the parties exchange diplomatic notes. As of 28 September 2026 Belarusian citizens still need the Maldives' visa on arrival, and Maldivian citizens still need a Belarusian visa in advance — so we keep serving both existing rules and log this only as signed.
Who this affects
What has NOT changed
A change to the visa rule does not change these. They apply as before.