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

Bringing Pets to Belarus

Requirements, costs and process for relocating with your pets.

Microchip

Required

Health certificate

Required

Import permit

Not required

Quarantine

Not required

Vaccinations

Rabies — mandatory, at least 30 days before entry for pets over 3 months old Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Adenovirus infections, Leptospirosis — required by Belarus veterinary import rules Cats: Panleukopenia — required by Belarus veterinary import rules; core FVRCP combo vaccinations strongly recommended

Restricted Breeds

Wolf hybrids (5th generation or closer to wolf lineage) — prohibited from importSavannah cats — prohibited from importBengal cats — prohibited from import

Plus Additionally: check airline cargo restrictions and local dangerous-dog rules for aggressive breed types

💰 Costs

BYN 300-2,500+ depending origin, airline route, veterinary certificates, translations and transit.

🐕 Dog Tax / Registration

No national annual dog registration tax; local housing and dangerous-dog rules can apply.

Choose a local vet after arrival and keep vaccination records translated if needed.

📋 Relocation Process

Prepare ISO microchip, rabies vaccination, veterinary certificate, airline-compliant crate, transit-country papers and local vet contact.

Flight routes and transit-country rules are often harder than Belarus entry because of sanctions and limited direct flights.