Belarus (BY)
A highly centralised Eastern European country with Soviet-era urban planning, low local costs, strong public transport, good basic infrastructure, sanctions-affected banking, strict migration registration and a complex risk profile for foreign residents.
Capital: Minsk
Region: Europe
Language: Belarusian
Currency: BYN (Br)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 28)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before you need them.
General Emergency
112
Police
102
Fire Brigade
101
Ambulance
103
Poison Control
Use ambulance 103 or hospital emergency department
Mental Health
112/103 for immediate danger; private clinics and regional services vary
Domestic Violence
Police 102/112 and local crisis services
Child Protection
Police and local social services
Road Assistance
Insurer, rental company or private tow operator
Emergency department or private clinic
103 or 112
Emergency care is available; private clinics are more practical for English-speaking expats in Minsk.
24/7 for emergencies
How to call emergency services in Belarus
Call 112 for emergencies. Russian is usually required; keep embassy, insurer, clinic and a Russian-speaking contact saved offline.