Do Russians need a passport for Belarus?
The entry of Russians into the territory of the Belarusian Republic today is made as easy as possible: citizens of the Russian Federation can do 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
| Position | Explanation |
|---|---|
| A Russian does not need a passport to enter Belarus | The 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 foreign passport even in case of special suspicions | Such actions are prohibited by the legislation of Belarus |
| Customs do not always check even the internal documents of a Russian | However, if a customs officer suspects your Russian citizenship, he has the right to demand an identity document at any time. It is highly recommended that you have your passport with you. |
| Belarusians do not put stamps about visiting their country in the passport of Russians | The 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 initially they did not even introduce such rules. However, it was the representatives of the government of the Russian Federation who nevertheless asked to control the entry of adults in order to monitor their safety.
Video - To Belarus by car with a child
If you are traveling by private car
In this case, you need to have the following list of documents with you:
- a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- a document certifying the successful registration of the car;
- certificate of registration of a motorist, that is, a green card;
