BEFORE YOU GO
VISA & IMMIGRATION
ENJOY VISA - FREE ENTRY TO BELARUS!
Belarus established visa-free regime for the citizens of 74 countries for 30 days.
Entry requirements:
- arrival and departure only via “Minsk National Airport”*
- a valid passport or another substituting document for traveling abroad;
- financial means: at least 25 Euro (or equal amount in dollars or Belarusian rubles) for each day of stay;
- medical insurance with coverage for at least 10,000 Euros valid on the territory of Belarus.
*The given order of visa-free movement through the airport does not extend to persons coming to Belarus by plane from the Russian Federation, as well as to those who intend to fly to the airports of the Russian Federation.
GET IN TOUCH WITH BELARUSTOGO TO LEARN MORE DETAILS.
INSURANCE
It is obligatory to possess an insurance to enter the country with the coverage for at least 10,000 Euros. Insurance can be likewise acquired on arrival at the airport before you pass the border control.
CUSTOMS
It is allowed for the tourists arriving by plane to bring personal luggage up to 50 kg equivalent to 10 000 euros. In case of extra weight the items will be subject to duty at 30% and not less than 4 euros per kilo. Cash over 10 000 USD shall be declared. People over the age of 18 are allowed to bring in 3 litres of alcoholic drinks including beer, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco. Firearms, military equipment, narcotics, poisons, radioactive and explosive substances are not allowed.
TRANSPORTATION
The public transportation is well developed including buses, trams, trolley buses, vans and taxis. There is also underground in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus.
It is possible to rent a car for a foreigner in Belarus holding an International Driving Permit. The driving in Belarus is right-side.
CURRENCY
The local currency of Belarus is the Belarusian ruble available in banknotes and coins.
You will be able to change money when you arrive in a large number of exchange offices in all the cities of Belarus or withdraw it from ATMs located in any bank, shopping mall or supermarket. The most commonly accepted currencies are:
• US dollars
• Euros
• Russian rubles
Bank cards are widely accepted in Belarus while Visa and MasterCard are the most commonly used. Online payment systems are available as well.
LOCAL RULES
From the very first minute in the country you will see how clean, well maintained and organised Belarus is. People don't litter, cross the streets under the green light, smoking and alcohol drinking in stations, shops, parks and other public places are forbidden. Children under 16 can be outside till 23:00, after this time they should be accompanied by adults. The entrance to the clubs is allowed for full age people after 18 years.