Belarus

How long you can stay, how long your vehicle can, and what your dog or cat needs to cross. Every rule links to the official source.

  • Last checked 28 Sep 2026
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Your rules for Belarus

You · American passport

eVisa

Up to 30 days per visit

Get the Belarus e-Visa before you travel.

mfa.gov.by · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026

Your vehicle · United States plates

Temporary import

365 days

Its 365 days are shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territory, so driving into another member country doesn't restart them.

customs.gov.by · Official source · Checked 27 Sep 2026

Your dog or cat

Paperwork needed

Start at least 30 days out

Rabies vaccination in the last 12 months and a vet certificate issued within 5 days; up to 5 pets without quarantine. See the steps

aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026

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We'll email you if Belarus's rules change for your American passport, United States plates or your pet. That's the only email you'll get.

Dogs and cats

What your pet needs to cross into Belarus.

Do these in order. Miss one and your pet can be held at the border.

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  1. Still valid the day you arrive

    Rabies vaccine still valid on arrival

    Your pet's rabies vaccine must still be valid on the day you cross. Check the 'valid until' date on the vaccination record and book a booster before it runs out.

  2. Within 365 days before you arrive

    Rabies vaccination within the last 12 months (or valid multi-year)

    Pets over 3 months need a rabies vaccination given in the last 12 months or a still-valid multi-year vaccine.

  3. Within 5 days before you arrive

    Veterinary certificate issued within 5 days of travel

    Vet certificate issued (and endorsed) no more than 5 days before travel.

aphis.usda.gov · Official source · Checked 28 Sep 2026. The app works these dates backward from your travel day and reminds you.

On your passport

Every passport in Belarus

42 passports
PassportEntryHow longSource
United States (yours)eVisaUp to 30 days per visitmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
ArgentinaVisa-free90 days a yearmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
AustraliaVisa-freeUp to 30 days per visitmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
AustriaVisa-freeUp to 30 days per visit, 90 days a yearmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
BelgiumVisa-freeUp to 30 days per visit, 90 days a yearmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
BrazilVisa-freeUp to 90 days per visitmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
BulgariaVisa-freeUp to 30 days per visit, 90 days a yearmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
CanadaVisa-freeUp to 30 days per visitmfa.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
With your vehicle

Every registration in Belarus

42 registrations
Registered inEntryHow longSource
United States (yours)Temporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
ArgentinaTemporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
AustraliaTemporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
AustriaTemporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
BelgiumTemporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
BrazilTemporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
BulgariaTemporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026
CanadaTemporary import365 days, shared across the Eurasian Economic Union customs territorycustoms.gov.by
· Checked 27 Sep 2026

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