Does Belarus need a passport for Russians

The entry of Russians into the territory of the Belarusian Republic is currently as easy as possible: citizens of the Russian Federation can do not only without a visa, but also without a foreign passport. In most cases, the provision of an internal document is sufficient.

Features of the entry of Russians into the territory of Belarus

PositionExplanation
A Russian does not need a passport to enter BelarusThe constitution of the state states that Belarus and the Russian Federation are the so-called union states, in connection with which their citizens have equal rights and obligations.
Customs officers cannot demand a passport, even in the event of special suspicionsSuch actions are prohibited by the legislation of Belarus
Even the internal documents of a Russian are not always checked at customs.However, if the customs officer has a suspicion about your Russian citizenship, he has the right to demand an identity document at any time. It is highly desirable that you have exactly your passport
Belarusians do not put stamps on visiting their country in the passports of RussiansThe time required to cross the border is minimal: a Russian does not even need to fill out any questionnaires or forms

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If you are traveling with a child


Important! The Belarusians are so supportive of the Russians that even such rules were not initially introduced. However, it was the representatives of the Russian government who asked to control the entry of adults in order to monitor their safety.

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If you are traveling by private car

In this case, you need to have the following list of documents with you:

  • citizen of the Russian Federation;
  • a document confirming the successful registration of the car;
  • certificate of registration of a motorist, that is, a green card;

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