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Visitors from countries where there is no Belarussian consulate or embassy may obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Minsk-2 Airport at a cost of US$80, but it is strongly recommended that an effort is made to obtain a visa prior to arrival. Visas are only issued on the basis of invitation from hotels, tour companies or Belarussian citizens. All visitors have to buy health insurance on arrival. Foreigners not staying at a hotel must register with the authorities on arrival and such registration must be entered on their visa. Hotels automatically register their guests.
Americans: United States citizens
need a valid passport and a visa to enter Belarus.
UK nationals: British citizens need a valid passport and a visa to enter Belarus.
Canadians: Canadian citizens need a valid passport and a visa to enter Belarus.
Australians: Australian citizens need a valid passport and a visa to enter Belarus.
South Africans: South African citizens need a valid passport and a visa to enter Belarus.
Irish nationals: Irish citizens need a valid passport and a visa to enter Belarus.
New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens need a valid passport and a visa to enter Belarus.
Health
The main health risks associated with visiting Belarus are tick-borne encephalitis (for those who intend foot-slogging through the forests), measles (outbreaks occur) and diphtheria, so travelers should ensure they are vaccinated against these diseases. Typhoid and Hepatitis A vaccinations are also recommended. There have also been recent cases of human rabies infection in the country areas, identified as originating with bites from foxes, raccoon dogs and cats. Visitors should not drink unpurified tap water, unpasteurized milk or consume undercooked food. Medical care is limited and essential medications are frequently not available. Medical facilities lack modern equipment. The best equipped are private clinics, which are available in Minsk. Doctors and hospitals expect payment in cash. Travel health insurance with air evacuation cover is highly recommended.
Safety
Most visits to Belarus are trouble free. The crime rate is very low, however precautions should be taken against mugging, pock-pocketing and theft from vehicles or hotel rooms. There have been instances of theft from travelers on sleeper trains between Warsaw and Moscow.
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