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European country switches Belarusians to electronic visas – details
10.02.2026
The UK is switching to electronic visas starting from February 25. The embassy of the European country in Belarus is also abandoning the paper format, according to a message on Facebook.
"Visitors who need a British visa, including citizens of Belarus, will now receive an electronic visa (eVisa) instead of a visa sticker – this is a digital immigration status," the diplomatic mission explained.
What will change
Now applicants can visit the visa center only once to confirm their identity. Filling out the application form online and scheduling biometrics remain the same.
On the day of the visit, the passport is returned. There is no need to visit the center again for a visa sticker.
However, those wishing to do so must now create an account on the website of the UK Visas and Immigration Office (UKVI), which provides online access to immigration status.
For everything to work properly, the passport must be correctly linked to the UKVI account.
Why eVisa is better than a regular visa
Starting from February 25, the process of obtaining a British visa will become faster and easier. Access to visa data can be obtained at any time and from anywhere.
The embassy emphasized that eVisa cannot be lost, stolen, or forged.
The changes are part of a broader transition by the UK to digital visas for all relevant categories of travelers.
Border control without stamps
The European Union's electronic border control system (EES) went into operation on October 12, 2025. All EU countries must switch to it before April 12, 2026.
When crossing the border for the first time under the new system, all entrants, including Belarusians, must undergo a certain procedure.
An officer will scan the person's fingerprints and take their photograph. This information will be recorded in a digital file.
Some border crossings may have self-service systems installed.
In the future, border guards will only compare fingerprints and photographs with those recorded the first time. In some cases, data will need to be collected again.
Europeans expect that the EES will systematically identify individuals who have violated the rules of stay, as well as cases of fraud with documents and identity cards.
Source: www.tochka.by
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