🇧🇾 Is Belarus safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Belarus: 37 diplomatic missions from 34 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Belarus
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus — travel insurance may be invalidated if you go
- Dual nationality is not recognised: Belarusian-British nationals will be treated as Belarusian citizens only
- If you enter on a British passport but also hold Belarusian nationality, consular help will be severely limited
- Check entry requirements and political situation before travelling, especially following the outbreak of war in the region in February 2022
- A valid passport is mandatory: minimum 6 months validity after return date and at least 2 consecutive blank pages
- You must carry your passport at all times — Belarusian law requires it and police conduct frequent checks
- Consult the Belarusian Embassy in Spain before travelling as documentation requirements may change without notice
Risk areas and situations
- Significant arrest risk for anyone who has ever engaged in activity now deemed illegal by the Belarusian regime
- Low but present risk that conflict from the war in Ukraine could spread into Belarusian territory
- In the event of conflict, UK government capacity to assist British nationals in Belarus would be extremely limited
- Pickpocketing and theft cannot be ruled out in tourist areas and on public transport — standard precautions advised
- A terrorist attack, while not frequent, cannot be entirely excluded according to the advisory
Local laws and customs
- Activities considered legal elsewhere may now be classified as illegal by the Belarusian authorities
- Political activity related to Belarus — even past — can lead to arrest, questioning or detention
- Drug possession is illegal and can result in severe prison sentences
- Public displays of affection between same-sex couples may be socially rejected and can lead to fines, detention or deportation
- Surrogacy is not recognised under Spanish law — travellers should be aware before making any arrangements abroad
Health
- A comprehensive travel health insurance policy covering full medical assistance and repatriation is strongly recommended
Emergency numbers in Belarus
Embassies and consulates in Belarus
37 diplomatic missions from 34 countries, across 5 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 2 | Minsk, |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 2 | Minsk, Vitebsk |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 2 | Brest, Minsk |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Minsk |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Minsk |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Minsk |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Minsk |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Minsk |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Minsk |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Minsk |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Partyzanski District |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | Vilnius |
…and 22 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Belarus is Russian. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Russian, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belarus safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Belarus is 3.64/4 (Do not travel, level 4 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Belarus?
The general emergency number in Belarus is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Belarus?
Telcomia tracks 37 diplomatic missions from 34 countries in Belarus, across 5 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.