Lukashenko approved the dates for the "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" festival and visa-free entry for its guests
On April 1, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree on holding the XXXIV International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk". In 2025, it will take place from July 10 to July 13. This was reported to BELTA by the press service of the Belarusian leader.
Taking into account the established practice of state support for the event, separate benefits and preferences are provided for its organizers and participants.
In particular, for festival guests from 71 countries, a visa-free regime for entry into Belarus, temporary stay, and departure from the country has been established for the period from July 4 to July 20, 2025.
The pass for visa-free crossing of the state border for foreign citizens will be an original or electronic ticket to the festival events held in the Summer Amphitheater or the "Vitebsk" Concert Hall. One original or electronic ticket allows for a single entry into Belarus by one foreign citizen no later than the date of the event indicated on the ticket.
The decree of the head of state also updated the composition of the organizing committee for holding the XXXIV International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk".