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Belarus Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Belarus carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all routine vaccines are current before travel, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Belarus. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers departing soon.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may choose to get vaccinated.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are rising worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine, including infants 6-11 months who need an early dose.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies is present in dogs and wildlife in Belarus. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high animal exposure or limited access to medical care.

Situational

Tick-borne Encephalitis

Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine is recommended if you'll have extensive outdoor activities in tick-prone areas of Belarus.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Belarus - no risk and no entry requirement.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

102

Medical / Ambulance

103

Fire

101

U.S. Embassy

+375-17-210-1283

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.