Current travel advisories for Belarus
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Last Update: Friday, 26. April 2024 at 08:02
It is not safe to travel Belarus.
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Current situation : 4.9 / 5
Belarus is a country in Europe (Eastern Europe) with around 10 million citizens and a land mass of 207,600 km². We detected travel advisories from 7 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.4 / 5
Belarus shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.4 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Ukraine (4.7), Russia (4.4), Poland (2.8), Lithuania with (2.6) and Latvia with (2.6 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/belarus
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel to Belarus due to the volatile security situation caused by the Russian military action in neighbouring Ukraine and the conducting of military operations by Russian forces from Belarus (level 4 of 4). New Zealanders in Belarus should leave immediately if they judge it is safe to do so.
New Zealand’s ability to provide consular assistance to New Zealanders in Belarus is very limited. The security situation in Belarus could change at short notice and New Zealanders should not rely on support with evacuating in these circumstances.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
Australian government
Quelle: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/belarus
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
We've reviewed our advice for Belarus. We haven't changed the level of our advice, do not travel to Belarus. The security environment is volatile and could deteriorate at short notice.
Belarus has laws incurring jail sentences for 'terrorism propaganda' and 'discrediting' the Belarusian armed forces and military organisations. Penalties may be severe, including the death penalty for high treason.
If you're in Belarus, leave immediately using the limited commercial options available or private means. Review your personal security plans and carefully consider the safest means and route to depart. You're responsible for your own safety and that of your family. Do not attempt to travel to the Belarus-Ukraine border or cross into Ukraine from Belarus. Our ability to provide consular assistance in Belarus is severely limited. The Australian Government will not be able to evacuate you from Belarus.
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Belarus due to the volatile security environment caused by the Russian military presence along Belarus' border with Ukraine, military conflict and the arbitrary enforcement of laws.
Danger level: 5
Do not travel.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Do not travel to Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities’ continued facilitation of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential of civil unrest, the risk of detention, and the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus. U.S. citizens in Belarus should depart immediately.
On February 28, 2022, the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. government employees and the suspension of operations of the U.S. Embassy in Minsk. All consular services, routine and emergency, are suspended until further notice. U.S. citizens in Belarus who require consular services should try to leave the country as soon as possible and contact a U.S. embassy or consulate in another country.
Due to Belarusian authorities’ continued facilitation of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine and given the heightened volatility and unpredictable nature of the regional security environment, do not travel to Belarus. Potential harassment targeted specifically at foreigners is also possible.
Exercise increased awareness and vigilance regarding political and military tensions in the region. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid public demonstrations. Authorities have used force to disperse demonstrators, including those peacefully demonstrating. Bystanders, including foreign nationals, may face the possibility of arrest or detention.
U.S. citizens should regularly reevaluate possible departure plans in the event of an emergency. Border crossings with neighboring states are sometimes closed with little notice. Additional closures of crossing points along Belarus’ borders with Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, and Ukraine are possible.
Country Summary: Belarusian authorities have detained tens of thousands of individuals, including U.S. citizens, for alleged affiliations with opposition parties and alleged participation in political demonstrations. U.S. citizens in the vicinity of demonstrations have been arrested. Some have been victims of harassment and/or mistreatment by Belarusian officials. Belarusian authorities have targeted individuals associated with independent and foreign media. On May 23, 2021, Belarusian authorities forced the landing of a commercial aircraft transiting Belarusian airspace in order to arrest an opposition journalist who was a passenger.
Belarus enforces special restrictions on dual U.S.-Belarusian nationals and may refuse to acknowledge dual U.S.-Belarusian nationals’ U.S. citizenship, including denying or delaying U.S. consular assistance to detained dual nationals.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an Advisory Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prohibiting all U.S. air carriers and commercial operators, U.S. airmen and airwomen, and U.S. registered aircraft from operating at all altitudes in the Minsk Flight Information Region (UMMV). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Belarus.
Danger level: 5
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German government
Quelle: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/ReiseUndSicherheit/belarussicherheit/201904
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Belarus: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (Reisewarnung). The German government advises againt travelling this country.
Danger level: 5
Travel Warning.
Canadian government
Quelle: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/belarus
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
The Canadian goverment suggests: Avoid all travel.
Danger level: 5
Avoid all travel.
Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/BY
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Undvik alla resor - Närmaste finländska beskickning är Finlands ambassad i Vilnius i Litauen.
Danger level: 5
Avoid Travelling..
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 10 million
- Covering landmass
- 207,600 km²
- Electricity
- 220V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Ruble (BYR)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- BY
- Phone prefix
- +375
- Top Level Domain
- .by
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800
Airports in Belarus (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Belarus.
Is Belarus safe to travel in 2020?
We got distinct notes that traveling Belarus isn't safe right now. The risk index is at 4.9 out of 5 possible points. We advise against travel.
How many countries have issued advisories for Belarus?
We currently know of 7 countries having issued advisories for Belarus.
What countries does Belarus share land borders with?
Belarus shares land borders with 5 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.4 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Ukraine (4.7), Russia (4.4), Poland (2.8), Lithuania with (2.6) and Latvia with (2.6 of 5). See danger map of the region.