US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States22 December 2025
Belarus - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Do not travel to Belarus due to: The risk of harassment by Belarusian security officials. The arbitrary enforcement of local laws. The potential for civil unrest. Danger associated with its continued support of Russia’s war against Ukraine. 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.
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