Customs

The rules for the personal goods movement across the state border of the Republic of Belarus on the whole correspond to the world norms.

The following items can NOT be carried by travellers to Belarus:

• firearms
• military equipment
• narcotics
• poisons
• radioactive and explosive substances

Animals and plants can only be brought into Belarus with the appropriate health and veterinary certificates.

There are restrictions concerning the goods quantity exempted from the customs duties.
Thus, it is allowed to move only 50 kg of goods duty-free (exceptions - ethyl alcohol & indivisible items) of total value no more than 1500 euro.
For more details, please click here http://customs.gov.by/en/green_chanel

Personal luggage carriage rules

The travellers are allowed to carry up to 50 kg of personal luggage priced at 1500 euro or less. The luggage exceeding these conditions is liable to customs duties at the rate of 30%, but not less than 4 euro per every excess kg. 

The following goods imported in accompanied luggage are exempt from customs duties:

• goods for personal use (except for ethanol and indivisible goods), customs value of which does not exceed an amount equivalent to €1,500 and the total weight is not more than 50 kilograms;
• alcoholic beferages and beer in amount of not more than 3 liters;
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars (cigarillos) or 250 grams of tobacco or specified products in assortment, the total weight of which does not exceed 250 grams per one individual over the age of 18;
• used goods for personal use in accordance with Annex 4 to the Agreement on movement of goods for personal use by individuals across the customs border of the Customs Union and customs operations related to clearance of the goods regardless of their customs value and weight.

How much money can you take into Belarus?

There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency that you can take with you into Belarus.
You must declare amounts over 10,000 USD on entry to Belarus on the declaration form.
What items are not allowed to be taken into Belarus?

Animals and plants can only be brought into Belarus with the appropriate health and veterinary certificates.
 
Do you have to make a customs declaration when you enter Belarus?

Yes. All people arriving in and leaving Belarus must complete a customs and goods declaration form. These are usually available on the plane and at the airport.