Border crossing entry regulations

Ukrainian citizens holding a Polish residence permit (VNZh) planning to enter Belarus from Poland for tourism should expect standard border control procedures. This includes document verification and a brief interview. Provided all documentation is in order and complies with entry requirements, a smooth passage is anticipated.

Russian citizens generally do not require a visa to enter Belarus for short stays. Belarus and Russia are part of the Union State, allowing for visa-free travel and border crossings primarily using internal passports. For minors traveling alone, specific documentation like parental consent might be needed depending on age and citizenship status, as per Belarusian border regulations. Official border guards on the Russian side typically do not inquire about the purpose of travel into Belarus.

For flights from Belarus to Kazakhstan: Russian citizens with older-style passports (non-ID card) do not require a separate international passport. Belarusian citizens with older-style passports also do not need an international passport. Only Belarusian citizens with new ID cards might require an international passport.

A German citizen traveling to Russia with a valid Russian visa (electronic or stamped) does not require a transit visa for Belarus when transiting through Minsk by bus for a short layover (e.g., a few hours) to catch a flight to Moscow. However, they must hold a valid Russian visa to enter Russia.

Kazakh citizens can now enter Belarus by land (car or train). Previously restricted due to the pandemic, direct land travel is now permitted. A Russian migration card, if obtained upon entry into Russia, is valid for subsequent travel to Belarus.