Practical info for Belarus
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Single emergency numberaccording to France Diplomatie, 18/09/2026103
- Single emergency numberaccording to the French embassy, 22/07/2026; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026112
- Policeaccording to GOV.UK, 10/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 22/07/2026102
- Medical emergenciesaccording to GOV.UK, 10/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 22/07/2026103
- Fire brigadeaccording to GOV.UK, 10/09/2026101
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy MinskEmbassy
- Address
- 37, Karl Marx Street, Minsk, 220030, Belarus
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/belarus/british-embassy-minsk
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 10/09/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country.
FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus
FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against all travel.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Belarusian rouble (BYN).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for BYN.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+03:00, +3 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: life:) (Sirocco, Airalo); A1 (Sirocco); BeST (Sirocco); MDC/Velcom (Sirocco); MTC (Airalo); MTS (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Belarus
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
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Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Belarus?
Single emergency number: 103 (according to France Diplomatie, 18/09/2026) ; Single emergency number: 112 (according to the French embassy, 22/07/2026; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Police: 102 (according to GOV.UK, 10/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 22/07/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 103 (according to GOV.UK, 10/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 22/07/2026) ; Fire brigade: 101 (according to GOV.UK, 10/09/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Belarus?
British Embassy Minsk, 37, Karl Marx Street, Minsk, 220030, Belarus. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Belarus?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 10/09/2026.
What is the travel advice for Belarus?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to the whole country. FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus. Find out more about why FCDO advises against all travel.
What currency is used in Belarus?
Currency: Belarusian rouble (BYN). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for BYN.
What is the time difference in Belarus?
Local time: UTC+03:00, +3 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Which mobile networks operate in Belarus?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: life:) (Sirocco, Airalo); A1 (Sirocco); BeST (Sirocco); MDC/Velcom (Sirocco); MTC (Airalo); MTS (Sirocco).