As you may know, tourism in Belarus is kind of in an embryonic stage.
For some reason we don’t know – but probably related to Belarus being a dictatorial regime – Belarussian authorities have never shown any interest in promoting their country as a tourist destination, and proof of that is that getting a visa has always been a tedious, complicated process.
Things, however, are changing and, since they started to liberalize their visa regime at the beginning of 2019, more travelers are deciding who each and every day decide to discover the wonders of White Russia each and every day.
With more than 11,000 lakes and 40% of its territory composed of misty forest, Belarus is a beautiful country to travel to, home to dreamy castles – some of them part of UNESCO – and a majestic capital named Minsk, besides all its WWII-related history.
Moreover, if you are interested in the history of the Soviet Union, you will have a lot to do in Belarus, because nowhere else is as Soviet, not even Transnistria, as the country is filled with endless memorials and symbols that pay tribute to the former Communist regime.
Having said that, this Belarus travel guide contains tips and everything you need to know to travel to Belarus, from visas to top experiences and much, much more!
I also recommend you read: 7 very weird things to do in Belarus
COVID-19 Travel restrictions for Belarus
Travelers can enter Belarus with either a PCR (72h) or vaccine certificate.
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Visa for traveling to Belarus
Belarus is the only European country that presents certain difficulties when it comes to getting a visa. There are 3 types of tourist visas:
1 – Belarus Visa on arrival (VOA)
Up to 80 nationalities can get a VOA valid for 30 days.
Here you can see the updated list of countries.
However, keep in mind:
The VOA is only available for those who enter and exit through Minsk International Airport
This means that if you wish to travel to Belarus overland, the VOA won’t be available,…
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