Belarus
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The travel advice is Reconsider your need to travel to Belarus. Belarus is Major restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Belarus. Belarus is part of Europe with main city at
Minsk. Its Developed country with a
population of 9M people. The main currency is Belarusian Ruble. The languages
spoken are Belarusian and Russian.
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🚨 Travel Advice for Belarus
Major restrictions
for travelInternational travel to Belarus is permitted for 'essential reasons' only. This does not apply to nationals and residents.
A full list of exemptions can be found at https://gpk.gov.by/covid-19/
Proof of this insurance must be provided during the visa application process, or on arrival at Minsk airport if traveling under the visa-free regime.
The final dose must have been administered within 1 and 12 months before arrival.
This does not apply to nationals and residents of Belarus.
For more details State Border Committee, Belarus
Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Exceptional travel
Exemptions to the border closure are in place for essential reasons, including travel for compelling family reasons. Travel for tourism is not permitted.A full list of exemptions can be found at https://gpk.gov.by/covid-19/
Other restrictions
Foreign non-resident travelers are required to have valid medical insurance with a minimum medical coverage of €10,000 EUR. The insurance must provide full coverage of all COVID-19 treatment costs.Proof of this insurance must be provided during the visa application process, or on arrival at Minsk airport if traveling under the visa-free regime.
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, are exempt from testing requirements. The certificate must be in Belarusian or Russian. Certificates in other languages are only accepted with certified Belarusian or Russian translations.The final dose must have been administered within 1 and 12 months before arrival.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on arrival. The certificate must be printed in Belarusian, Russian, or English.This does not apply to nationals and residents of Belarus.
For more details State Border Committee, Belarus
Government measures
In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip.Use of masks
Face masks are not required but the use of a mask or covering is recommended when in public spaces.Public transport
Public transportation is operating as usual.Restaurants
Restaurants are open as usual.Bars
Bars are open as usual.Nightclubs
Nightclubs are open as usual.Shops
Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.On return
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine, do not require an essential reason to enter and are exempt from quarantine requirements.Vaccinated travelers must still provide a pre-departure test and may be randomly selected to be tested on arrival. Travelers are also required to have a suitable quarantine plan in place for 14 days as a precaution, even when seeking the fully vaccinated exemption.
Proof of vaccination must be uploaded on the ArriveCAN application. The final dose must have been administered at least 15 days before departure and supporting documentation must be in English, French, or with a certified translation.
Further information can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully
Quarantine required
Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 14 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation.Travelers testing negative on the day-8 test may leave quarantine 14 days after arrival. Travelers testing positive will undergo further 10-day quarantine from the day the test was taken and follow the instructions of local authorities.
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative test result, taken within the previous 72 hours, must be provided on departure.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive test result, taken at least 15 days before departure and not more than 180 days before departure.
Proof of negative molecular test result or recovery must be uploaded to the ArriveCAN application. Further information on the testing requirements, such as types of tests accepted, can be found at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#getting-tested
Testing on arrival
A molecular test will be administered on arrival and travelers will be provided COVID-19 at-home specimen collection kits which must be taken on day 8 of the quarantine period. The kit contains information on how to collect, store and ship the samples.Travelers may register for the test on arrival at https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada?utmcampaign=gac-amc-covid-20-21&utmsource=travel-covidtravel-restrictionsflying&utmmedium=redirect&utmcontent=en#register
Travelers who can present proof of a positive test result, taken at least 14 days before departure and not more than 180 days before, are exempt from testing on arrival.
Travel restriction details for Belarus
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Destination No quarantine
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Open shopping
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Operational transport
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events Allowed
🔒 Lockdown Details for Belarus
The City of Minsk has issued social distancing guidelines for businesses and public institutions, including:
Restaurants and cafes must place tables at least 1.5 meters apart.
Hotels must ensure guests take their temperature daily.
Employers must prohibit sick employees from working.
Library reading rooms are closed to the public
Large events in museums have been cancelled.
Hairdressers and beauty salons must work by appointment only, with a minimum five-minute interval between clients.
Churches and other religious institutions must ensure regular cleaning and disinfection of public areas.
Shops, cafes, restaurants, and other businesses are open.
There are no rules surrounding face masks, but many people voluntarily wear them when going out in public.
Restaurants and cafes must place tables at least 1.5 meters apart.
Hotels must ensure guests take their temperature daily.
Employers must prohibit sick employees from working.
Library reading rooms are closed to the public
Large events in museums have been cancelled.
Hairdressers and beauty salons must work by appointment only, with a minimum five-minute interval between clients.
Churches and other religious institutions must ensure regular cleaning and disinfection of public areas.
Shops, cafes, restaurants, and other businesses are open.
There are no rules surrounding face masks, but many people voluntarily wear them when going out in public.
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