Travel advice for Belarus.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Belarus.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

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Banknotes

in US dollar (USD)

  • Change cash in local currency when outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

Belarusian Rouble BYR

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Practical Information:

National language

Official language

Belarusian and Russian

Language capabilities

English and German

Capital

Minsk

Country code for calling Switzerland

8 (wait for dialing tone) 10 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid after end of stay with visa, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months. A visa is not required for stays up to 5 days. Find out in advance about the documents necessary to obtain a visa. A hotel booking confirmation from a Belarus travel agent is required to obtain a visa. Travelers, who stay more than 5 days in Belarus, must report to the OVIR authorities within 3 days of their arrival. These formalities are settled by the hotel for package travel. Foreign travelers must be able to submit a health insurance valid for this country.

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 19.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 18.00 h (Sat)

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted; international driver's license recommended.

  • International green insurance card mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

  • Si consiglia di rispettare le abituali misure precauzionali contro la microcriminalità.

  • Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.

  • Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

  • Avoid nighttime driving.

Special legal regulations

  • Photographing military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.

  • Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Minsk, Ul. Krasnoarmeyskaya 22a, Apartment No. 20
Tel.: +375 17 227 1842

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 1h

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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