Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passport NoteAll foreign nationals
must hold medical insurance and register their passports at the local police station within three days of their arrival. If staying at a hotel, reception will do this automatically.
PassportsPassport valid for six months after departure required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa Note(a)
Tourist visas are only available to those booking through a travel agency in Belarus or from a travel agency in another country which has an agreement with Belarus state travel and can supply state travel vouchers. (b) Children traveling on their parents’ passports do not need a visa but must be accounted for on parents’ visa application form.
Types of Visa and CostVisitor and
Business: £40 (single-entry); £72 (double-entry); £104 (triple-entry); £200 (multiple-entry).
Tourist: £19 (individual); £10 per person (group).
Transit: £15 (single-entry); £27 (double-entry); £39 (triple entry); £50 (multiple-entry); £10 per person (group). Express visas are available for a higher fee.
ValidityVisitor and
Business: 90 days (single-, double-, and triple-entry); one year (multiple-entry).
Tourist: 30 days.
Transit: 48 hours.
Applications to:Nearest consulate (or consular section at embassy). Visas can be obtained at Minsk-2 International Airport in exceptional cases, such as illness or death of a Belarusian relative, only provided the traveller is met at the airport by their official sponsor with the original letter of invitation or tourist vouchers. In this case, the fee may be higher.
Working Days RequiredFive, or 48 hours for express processing.
WarningThe threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Flu epidemics have been declared in Minsk and Gomel. Hospitals have been closed to visitors. This is not connected to outbreaks of Avian Influenza in Russia or elsewhere.
There are strong penalties for possession or use of drugs.
Avoid taking photographs of military or government installations.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | No |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 1 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareThere is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Hospital treatment, some dental treatment and some other medical treatment is normally free. Visitors can expect to pay for prescribed medicines. A UK passport must be shown to receive medical treatment. It is advisable to take out adequate health insurance. Foreign visitors are usually required to pay medical insurance starting from €1 (up to 10 days) to €85 (up to one year). It is also advisable to carry an adequate supply of prescribed medicines which may be unobtainable in Belarus.
Travelers are advised to obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before traveling. Medical insurance cover is compulsory for a stay in Belarus. Travelers are advised to check any exclusions, and that their policy covers them for the activities they want to undertake.
Note1Immunization against poliomyelitis and typhoid is sometimes advised.
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