COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Belarus (19 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• As of 5 November, citizens who have left Belarus and are currently abroad, with the exception of those in Russia, are not allowed to return to Belarus.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter the country.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Travellers can transit through Belarus without any restrictions.

Test certificate required?

• No

• At this time, there is no requirement for a COVID-19 test certificate.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers coming from red-listed countries have to 10 days quarantine. The list can be found here.

• Other travellers are not required to quarantine.

Insurance required?

• Yes

• Travellers must provide valid medical insurance before travelling to Belarus. Travellers will be asked to provide proof of insurance when applying for a visa or when arriving at Minsk airport under the visa-free regime.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• A completed awareness questionnaire must be presented upon arrival.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• International flights are operating on a limited basis.

• Minsk National Airport is open.

• Domestic flights are operating.

• Belarusian Airlines has suspended Beijing-Minsk-Beijing flights until 23 November.

• Belavia will resume flights to Larnaca from 19 December and will operate one flight per week until 27 March 2021.

• Masks are required on flights and in airports.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• The border between Belarus and Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Ukraine is closed for all foreign citizens.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• No curfew is in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Belarus has not implemented strict coronavirus containment measures.

• The public has been advised to observe social distancing, carry out disinfection, and adopt other preventive measures against the spread of the virus.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks are required on public transport in Minsk, and all districts of the Grodno and Brest regions.

• No restrictions are currently in place. Public and private transportation services are operating.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• All essential and non-essential shops are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open but must place tables at least 1.5 meters apart.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars are cafes are open and must place tables at least 1.5 meters apart.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Belarus is open for tourism.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums and heritage sites are open.

Personal care services open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Hairdressers and beauty salons must operate by appointment.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• All religious institutions are being ordered to disinfect public areas.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Large events, exhibitions, and fairs have been suspended.

Masks required in public?

• No with exceptions

• Face masks are now mandatory in all public places in Minsk, and all districts of the Grodno and Brest regions.

Other

• Cinema halls are open.

Advies

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.