For Russian minors traveling to Belarus, official guidelines from the Border Committee of the Republic of Belarus state…
For Russian minors traveling to Belarus, official guidelines from the Border Committee of the Republic of Belarus state that for travel with a companion other than a parent, a notarized consent form specifying accompanying person's passport details is required. While Russian internal passports are generally accepted for travel within the Union State, international passports are recommended for minors for smoother border crossings, especially if there's a significant age difference between the child's photo and their current appearance.
A 14-year-old Russian citizen can travel by train from Belarus to Russia unaccompanied
A 14-year-old Russian citizen can travel by train from Belarus to Russia unaccompanied. Russian citizens are generally permitted to travel between Belarus and Russia using their domestic passports without needing special permissions for unaccompanied minors, as the journey is treated similarly to domestic travel.
As of January 20, 2026, minors under 14 years old must have their own individual passport to cross the Russia-Belarus…
As of January 20, 2026, minors under 14 years old must have their own individual passport to cross the Russia-Belarus border. Entry with a child only registered in a parent's passport is no longer permitted.
For internal travel within Belarus (e
For internal travel within Belarus (e.g., by train), there are no requirements for notarized travel authorizations for children traveling with relatives like grandparents. Domestic documents are generally sufficient.