Belarus Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 4: Do Not Travel

The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help. Advisory as of December 28, 2025.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 4· Do Not Travel

Level 4 of 4 · as of December 28, 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel

Last updated May 11, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Updated information about the risk of arrest and detention ('Safety and security' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

December 28, 2025 — current
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Belarus since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Belarus safe? What the official advisory says

to Belarus for any reason due to unrest and other risks .

The U.S. government has extremely limited ability to help detained U.S. citizens. You may not receive consular access. You could also face arbitrary detention with no contact with the outside world.

Ordered departure On February 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. government employees. It also suspended operations at U.S. Embassy Minsk.

There are no consular services, routine or emergency, until further notice. The U.S. government has severely limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Belarus. U.S. citizens in Belarus who require consular services should leave the country immediately. Please contact a U.S. embassy or consulate in another country.

Dual citizenship Belarus does not recognize dual nationality. Belarus will not recognize your U.S. citizenship if you are a dual U.S.-Belarusian citizen or have a claim to Belarusian citizenship.

Belarus repeatedly has blocked U.S. consular officers from visiting detained dual U.S.-Belarusian citizens.
The Belarusian government has prevented dual U.S.-Belarusian citizens from departing the country. In some cases, it has forced dual citizens into mandatory military service.

Demonstrations In Belarus, freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly are not protected rights.

U.S. citizens should avoid demonstrations.
Belarusian authorities have used excessive force to disperse demonstrators, including people peacefully demonstrating. Bystanders, including foreign nationals, face the possibility of arbitrary arrest or detention.
U.S. citizens near demonstrations have been arrested. Some have been victims of harassment or mistreatment by Belarusian officials.
Belarusian officials unevenly enforce laws and regulations. Belarusian authorities have targeted people linked to independent and foreign media.
Belarusian authorities have detained tens of thousands of people, including many imprisoned for political activities that may not be considered crimes in the United States. This includes U.S. citizens tied to opposition parties or political protests, even if they happened outside Belarus.

Detention conditions Belarusian detention facilities are extremely poor. There are credible reports that authorities mistreat and abuse prisoners while in custody.

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of December 28, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Belarus travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Belarus?

As of December 28, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Belarus at Level 4: Do Not Travel. The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

What does Level 4 mean?

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) — The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.

When did the Belarus travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on December 28, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Belarus?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel (last updated May 11, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.