To enter the Republic of Belarus foreign citizens shall have the following documents with themselves:

• valid passport or any other substitution document for travel abroad;
• document, granting the right to visit Grodno-Brest tourist zone visa-free;
• money: when entering Belarus a foreign a visitor should possess not less than 64 Belarusian rubles for each day of stay. This sum can be obtained in foreign currency or in the national currency of Belarus. 
• insurance policy;
• PCR test or coronavirus vaccination certificate.

With the crossing of the state border rules and stay of foreigners in the Republic of Belarus can be found here.

 Attention! Toll roads: Electronic Toll Collection System "BelToll" in the Republic of Belarus 

Fifteen-day visa-free access to Grodno-Brest tourist zone

1. Foreign visitors can enter Belarus visa-free if they plan to visit the Grodno-Brest tourist zone visa-free.
2. Tourists can enter the visa-free zone in Belarus via 14 international border checkpoints:
   automobile checkpoints Brest (Terespol), Bruzgi (Kuznica Bialostocka), Domachevo (Slawatycze), Benyakoni (Salcininkai), Peschatka (Polowce), Privalka (Raigardas);
   small border trafic checkpoint Pererov (Bialowieza), Lesnaya (Rudawka), Privalka (Szandubra);
   railway border checkpoint Brest (Terespol), Grodno (Kuznica Bialostocka);
   Brest Airport border checkpoint, Grodno Airport border checkpoint.
   NOTE! Foreign visitors who enter the visa-free travel zone must register with the local police department within five days. As a rule, hotels, farm tourism estates, and health resorts where tourists stay take care of that. Self-employed businessmen who rent apartments to foreigners do that, too.
3. This tourism and recreation zone includes popular attractions and biggest cities in the western part of the country, including:
   in Brest Region – the city of Brest, Brest District, Zhabinka District, Kamenets District and Pruzhany District;
   in Grodno Region – the city of Grodno, Grodno District, Berestovitsa District, Volkovysk District, Voronovo District, Lida District, Svisloch District and Shchuchin District.
4. In order to enter the visa-free territory a foreign visitor should possess the document which is issued by Belarusian tourist agency.
5. In order to obtain the document a foreign visitor is:
   1. to address Belarusian travel agency which has the right to issue such documents;
   2. to receive confirmation approving a foreign traveler’s right to enter Belarus visa-free, and to obtain tourist service which should be booked in advance.
6. Before entering Belarus a foreign visitor is to get a health insurance for staying in Belarus.
7. A foreign visitor entering Belarus visa-free is to present the following documents at Belarus State Border checkpoint:
   1. a valid document which allows to cross State Borders of foreign countries (passport);
   2. the document issued by Belarusian travel agency which allows to enter the above mentioned territories visa-free;
   3. Health insurance.

          Note! When visiting Belarus as part of an organized group, tourists can go beyond the visa-free zone and visit other areas of Brest Oblast and Grodno Oblast, but only if it is part of the planned tour route.

Fill in the declaration and give it to customs agent IF YOU ARE IMPORTING:

	Vehicles.
	Commodities > 1500 euro or > 50 kg.
	Cash and (or) travel checks on total more than equivalent of 10000 US Dollars.
	Alcohol (>3 litres) Smokables (>200 pieces).
	Cash instruments: bills, checks (bank checks), certificated securities.
	Weapons and ammunition, gas canisters, tasers.
	Medicines, drugs, potent substances and precursors.
	Cultural valuables, printed products, books, newspapers, photos.
	Animals.
	Commodities imported, more frequently than once every 3 calendar months.

*Full information about customs regulations can be found on the information stands

The Republic of Belarus operates congestion charge  BelToll. Map of toll roads.

Drivers are required to pay for transit by the toll roads within “BelToll” system if they drive the following types of vehicles:

• Motor vehicles with technically permissible total mass of over 3,5 t .;
• Motor vehicles registered outside the Customs Union, with technically permissible total weight not exceeding 3.5 t. Drivers of vehicles with technically permissible total weight not exceeding 3.5 t. registered in the countries of the Customs Union, are exempt from tolls.

MAP OF TOLL ROADS

In the area between State border and adjoined checkpoint it is forbidden to:

• Park vehicles;
• Embark and disembark passengers;
• Complete handling charges;
• Stay in the area (for individuals who are not to cross the State border).

Violations of these requirements by citizens provided for administrative liability under the Law 23.31 of the Administrative Code (warning with or without deportation, or a fine of up to 50 base units).

At the checkpoints citizens are prohibited from:

• Taking photo and video;
• Making calls on mobile communications;
• Leaving money in the documents presented for checking;
• Committing actions aimed at inciting employees of state control bodies to a breach of the established procedure for the implementation of border and other controls, including the offer and (or) transfer to them any material value. Offering and (or) providing the benefits of property nature is also prohibited;

The admission of foreigners staying in the Republic of Belarus

Upon entering Belarus foreigners are required to have funds in the amount equivalent to at least 2 base units set in the Republic of Belarus per each day of stay. A foreigner arrived in the Republic of Belarus is to register with registrar by the actual place of residence within 5 days (except Sundays and public holidays).

Registration authorities in Belarus:

• Department of Foreign Affairs;
• Department of Internal affairs;
• Hotel;
• Resorts and recreation establishments;
• Body of rural tourism.

Violation of these requirements by citizens provided for administrative liability under the Law 23.55, paragraph 1 of the Administrative Code (warning or a fine of up to 50 base units or deportation).

At a border crossing a driver must remember!

A driver of a vehicle must have the original insurance certificate, valid in the territory of Belarus, and confirming the liability insurance in the Member State of the “Green Card” system. The vehicle participating in the road traffic and registered abroad without the agreement of compulsory insurance of civil liability of vehicle owners, functioning in the territory of the Republic of Belarus, establishes administrative liability under the Law 18.20, paragraph 4 of the Administrative Code on 20 base units (since 01.01.2020, the base unit is 27 BYN).

When crossing the state border of the Republic of Belarus a foreigner must:

Present a valid document for traveling abroad and a document giving a foreign citizen the right to an individual or group visit to the visa-free territory "Brest - Grodno", as well as a compulsory medical insurance contract.

State Border Crossing Procedure

When crossing the border of the Republic of Belarus, regardless of the way of crossing it, it is necessary to pass border and customs control. Foreign citizens and stateless persons (hereinafter - foreigners) can cross the state border of the Republic of Belarus with to the following documents:

• Valid document for traveling abroad (passport) with a valid visa for the countries with which the Republic of Belarus has a visa regime;
• Document to return to the state of citizenship or residence (in case of loss of a passport on the territory of the Republic of Belarus);
• A valid document for traveling abroad and a document granting a foreign citizen the right to an individual or group visit to the visa-free territory "Brest - Grodno".

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For further legal information, please examine the following documents:

Edict of the President of Republic of Belarus 26.12.2017 No. 318 “About establishing visa-free procedure of entry and departure of foreign citizens”


REGULATION "About the procedure of foreign citizens visiting special tourist and recreational park “Awgustowski canal” and adjoined territories"


THE LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS OF JANUARY 4, 2010 No. 105-Z "Of the legal status of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Republic of Belarus"


Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus 20.01.2006 No.73“About approving Rules of the stay at the Republic of Belarus for foreign citizen and stateless persons”

How can I get a pass for visa-free entry to Grodno?

Visas for foreign tourists were canceled in Belarus when visiting Grodno and the territory of Brest-Grodno. To apply for visa-free documents, you should contact only tour operators with a certificate of conformity for the services provided. List of tour operators.

The right to visa-free entry is granted only to tourists who have booked a tour, on the basis of which a document to enter the country will be issued. You may book any tourist service, for example, visiting the museum, accommodation, meals or excursion. Travel agency sends you an electronic document (pass), which must be printed for presentation to border guards at the entrance to the Republic of Belarus.

What documents are needed for a trip to Grodno-Brest tourist zone without visa?

foreign citizens must carry:

• •valid passport;
• •pass (free document for a trip without visa);
• •money for personal needs: for each day of stay you have to have about 22 euros.
• •insurance policy.

More detailed information can be found here.

Is it possible to travel across Belarus, when I come to Grodno without visa?

Citizens of a number of countries can visit the Grodno-Brest tourist zone visa-free for 15 days. Foreign visitors can enter this zone through two regional airports and crossing points on the land border (with Lithuania and Poland). This tourism and recreation zone includes popular attractions and biggest cities in the western part of the country, including:

in Brest Region – the city of Brest, Brest District, Zhabinka District, Kamenets District and Pruzhany District;
in Grodno Region – the city of Grodno, Grodno District, Berestovitsa District, Volkovysk District, Voronovo District, Lida District, Svisloch District and Shchuchin District.
In line with the president’s decree, the 15-day visa-free option is available to citizens of more than 70 countries, including Latvia’s non-citizens and Estonia’s stateless persons.

The rules of entry as part of the 15-day visa-free program are different from the 30-day visa-free option available to travelers arriving in Minsk by air.

If I arrive at Minsk airport can I visit Grodno without visa?

Yes, you can. When you cross the Belarussian border through Minsk airport, You can travel all over Belarus.

Can I visit Grodno  if I come to Brest without visa?

Yes, from 10.11.2019. Citizens of a number of countries can visit the Grodno-Brest tourist zone visa-free for 15 days. Foreign visitors can enter this zone through two regional airports and crossing points on the land border (with Lithuania and Poland). This tourism and recreation zone includes popular attractions and biggest cities in the western part of the country, including:

• in Brest Region – the city of Brest, Brest District, Zhabinka District, Kamenets District and Pruzhany District;

• in Grodno Region – the city of Grodno, Grodno District, Berestovitsa District, Volkovysk District, Voronovo District, Lida District, Svisloch District and Shchuchin District.

By means of what transport can I get to Grodno without visa?

It depends on the checkpoint, through which you are going to cross the border of Belarus. By car or bus, by train, by plane, by water transport and by Bicycle. More detailed information can be found here.

Why do I need to book a visa-free tour?

In Belarus, visas for foreign tourists visiting visa-free territories.

But you need to buy a visa-free tour, on the basis of which a document to enter the country will be issued.

Tour operators, which have a certificate of conformity for provided services are allowed to formalize visa-free documents. List of tour operators.

What is included in the individual visa-free tour and what mandatory travel services must be ordered?

The individual visa-free tour includes:

• Visa-free document for entry to Grodno-Brest tourist zone
• Health insurance in Belarus
• Tourist services on a choise, you need to order at least 2

For more information, contact the tour operators.

Tourist services can be any, which you want, for example, museum visit, accommodation, food, excursion.

Where can I exchange currency in Grodno?

Only banks have the right to exchange currency in Belarus. List of banks and exchange offices in Grodno.

Currency exchange office at the railway station in Grodno is open around the clock.

Can I can come to Grodno for 15 days by new rules?

Yes, you can be in Grodno and the Grodno-Brest tourist zone without a visa up to 15 days inclusively. But staying for more than 5 days requires mandatory registration by the registration authorities. (not applicable to residents of Lithuania and Latvia).

More detailed information can be found here.

Can I pay in foreign currency in Belarus?

No, in Belarus you can pay only in Belarusian rubles. List of banks and exchange offices in Grodno.

What do I need for registration of the document for visa-free entry?

It is necessary to make a request with required data to travel company, agree upon the list of the booked services, resolve a question of payment. Then a travel company send required information for the border service, and you receive a document (pass) for presentation to border guards at the entrance to the Republic of Belarus. The list of travel companies that have a certificate of conformity

Citizens of which countries can visit without a visa?

Tourism without visas on the territory of of Brest-Grodno is allowed for citizens of 73 countries according to the list.

Is it necessary to book accommodation when traveling without a visa?

Not necessarily if you are coming for one day. If you plan to stay in Grodno for more than one day, you must have a document confirming your residency for the entire stay. Options for accommodation can be found here or here.

If I come to relatives do I need a document confirming the residency?

Yes, you need

What are online resources where I can learn more about your country?

More information about staying in Belarus can be found on the Internet portal Belarus.by and on the websites of the government of their States, for example, here.