Travel Information

Russian citizens travelling to Belarus

Citizens of Russia that are travelling to Belarus can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Belarus

👯‍♂️ good for parties
🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
⚡ Above average wifi
bad air quality
❄️ cold weather
non-schengen

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Belarus from Russia usually are around 5736.00 RUB. UTair is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

KLM

. Popular domestic airlines are

Belavia

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

MTS

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is BYN.

1 RUB = 0.031433 BYN

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $2.35 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Belarus. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for Freedom of movement past your travel date.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Belarus. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Belarus has confirmed cases of COVID-19. Enhanced screening procedures and entry restrictions are in place. Contact your airline or nearest embassy of Belarus to confirm visa and entry requirements. Monitor the media for information on latest developments and follow the advice of local authorities. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Belarus.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Belarus. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (5.00 / 5)
Safety (3.80 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.65 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$40.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$2.35 USD

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Popular Cities in Belarus

Minsk

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