Border zone

Belarus border zone

Border zone · Belarus

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In short

For visitors: with an ID document — or permit required, depending on the area, purpose or group.

Boundary area — 17,512 km²
Checked against the act on 20 October 2026
Local name: пограничная зона / памежная зона

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Citizens of Belarus — with an ID document. Belarusian citizens and permanent residents need only an identity document in the border zone.Exceptions: From 06.08.2026 a pension certificate, disability certificate, student or pupil card is also accepted (Law No. 130-Z)National Legal Internet Portal of Belarus (pravo.by) · as of 1 May 2026 · checked 20 October 2026
Foreign nationals — permit required. Non-resident foreigners need a border-service pass to enter the border zone, requested via the E-Paslyga portal (service 200.14.1.1); transit through the zone needs no pass.Issued by: Border Service of the Republic of Belarus · Fee: No state fee (Decree No. 351, 2019)Exceptions: Transit through the border zone, including to sanatoriums and roadside services — without a pass (Law No. 168-Z, 2019); Children under 14 — without a pass
Original wording
Иностранные граждане теперь смогут без пропусков следовать транзитом через пограничную зону
Apply · Gomel Border Group (gomelisp.gov.by) · as of 4 June 2025 · checked 20 October 2026

Legal basis

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Belarus border zone?

For visitors: with an ID document — or permit required, depending on the area, purpose or group. Non-resident foreigners need a border-service pass to enter the border zone, requested via the E-Paslyga portal (service 200.14.1.1); transit through the zone needs no pass.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Border Service of the Republic of Belarus. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.

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