Belarus

Overview

Routes out of the country are limited, particularly by air, as many countries have banned Belarusian airlines from flying over their airspace. New Zealand’s ability to provide consular assistance to New Zealanders in Belarus is very limited.  

Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Belarus should be aware of are: 

• The security situation in Belarus could change at short notice.
• There may be changing rules and regulations when crossing the border between Belarus and Russia.

New Zealanders travelling or living in Belarus should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.

See below for detailed travel advice. 

Consular assistance for New Zealanders

New Zealand’s ability to provide consular assistance to New Zealanders in Belarus is very limited. The security situation in Belarus could change at short notice and New Zealanders should not rely on support with evacuating in these circumstances.

If you are in need of emergency consular assistance, you should contact the New Zealand Embassy in Russia at [email protected], or contact the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24/7 Consular Emergency Line on 0800 30 10 30 (within New Zealand) or +64 99 20 20 20 (outside of New Zealand), or email [email protected].

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