Page updated 23 September 2025

Belarus

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Overview

There are significant threats to New Zealanders in Belarus. Routes out of the country are limited, particularly by air, as many countries have banned Belarusian airlines from flying over their airspace. 

As there is no New Zealand diplomatic presence in Belarus, the ability of the government to provide consular assistance to New Zealand citizens is severely limited. New Zealanders who wish to depart Belarus are responsible for their own departure. 

Find out more on our violence and conflict page.

 Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Belarus should be aware of are:

  • Local laws - there are strong penalties for broadly defined and arbitrarily enforced offences.
  • Security - the security situation in Belarus could change at short notice.
  • Border crossings - there may be changing rules and regulations when crossing the border between Belarus and Russia.

 See below for detailed travel advice.

Nearest office

New Zealand Embassy Moscow

Moscow, Russian Federation

Street Address:
44 Povarskaya Ulitsa , Moscow 121069, Russian Federation

Telephone:
+7 495 956 3579

Alternate Telephone:
+7 495 956 3580

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
http://www.mfat.govt.nz/russia

Hours:
Mon - Fri 0900 - 1230, 1330 - 1730 hrs

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