U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Belarus for any reason due to unrest and other risks. The U.S.
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Is Belarus safe? 🇧🇾
Europe · Updated
As of October 2026, Belarus scores 20/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Belarus Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 4 Belarus destinations assessed, Minsk scores highest (20/100), while Hrodna scores lowest (20/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus.
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Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Belarus: avoid all travel.
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Belarus destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇾MinskHigh Risk · updated 21 October 202620#2🇧🇾BrestHigh Risk · updated 18 October 202620#3🇧🇾GrodnoHigh Risk · updated 13 October 202620#4🇧🇾HrodnaHigh Risk · updated 13 October 202620
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03 · Evidence Signals
Belarus safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2019 | 2.4 / 100k | 83 | World Bank Open Data (2019) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 64.5% | 65 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 1.5% | 92 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 38/100 | 38 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 6.4 / 100k | 78 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Belarus safety FAQ
Is Belarus safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Belarus Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Belarus averages 20/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 21 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Belarus?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Minsk currently scores highest at 20/100 (High Risk). Hrodna scores lowest at 20/100.
Where does this Belarus safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.