When will Belarus open its borders to Kazakhstan and during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2021?

  Borders Partially Restricted

2019 divided the history of most countries into «before» and «after». We are talking about a pandemic that has swept the whole world. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first identified among residents of Hubei province (China). In just a few months, a disease called Covid-19 has spread to the inhabitants of the entire planet. Kazakhstan and Belarus were not an exception.

Why is covid so dangerous? Regardless of the level of development of a particular state, medical care and other factors, millions of people have become victims of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, this figure is 177 039 062 people, among the total — 3 832 951 deaths. The main symptoms of the disease are: shortness of breath, high fever, dry cough, loss of taste and smell. The world’s leading countries have developed or are working on the production of their own vaccines that protect against COVID-19. Naturally, vaccination is not a 100% guarantee of protection against coronavirus, however, when infected, the disease is transferred much easier.

According to current data (statistics for Saturday, 5 June 2021), the number of cases in Belarus is 398 909 people, total deaths are 2900, and 5006 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Belarus to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Belarus from Kazakhstan?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Belarus:

• Open to citizens: Yes
• Open to s: Partially
• Open to foreigners and tourists: Partially
• Quarantine (lockdown) in Belarus: No

During the most «acute» periods of the pandemic, the following restrictions are applied in Belarus:

1. Foreigners can enter the territory of Belarus only if absolutely necessary: study in Belarus, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: http://minzdrav.gov.by/en/
2. Availability of the test: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.

All countries are divided into 3 main categories by the Ministry of Health:

• «Green» (low rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Orange» (average rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Red» (high rate of spread of coronavirus)

In this regard, the government acts in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Association. The distribution of states into separate categories is updated regularly. At the moment, Kazakhstan ranks among the states of the «Orange» category.

The main reasons for the introduction of new restrictions are coronavirus mutations, an increase in the number of cases, and insufficient vaccination rates.

Rules for entering Belarus from Kazakhstan in 2021

At the moment, Belarus is partially opened to foreigners, including s. Quarantine measures are applied to tourism and trade.

Before travelling to Belarus, s must pass the PCR test no earlier than 72 hours in advance and submit a written document of an international standard (in English). Also, at the time of arrival, there should be no signs of SARS (fever, chills, runny nose, cough, etc.).

Is it necessary to comply with quarantine and take a PCR test when entering Belarus?

Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.

Self-isolation for 10 days required for some countries.

For which countries are the borders with Belarus open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) the borders of Belarus are fully open for 12/ 32 countries, partially open for 39/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

•  Austria
•  China
•  Germany
•  Estonia
•  Spain
•  Finland
•  Greece
•  Hungary
•  Italy
•  Latvia
•  Montenegro
•  Norway

In Belarus, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

Entry into the Republic of Belarus through a land border for foreign citizens has been temporarily suspended. There is a narrow list of concessions, including for those who have a permanent/temporary residence permit — you should check the State Border Committee website for more information. If you fall into one of the concessional categories, you should be aware that checks at the border might take longer than usual. If you plan to enter or exit Belarus by land, we also advise you to check the travel advice of the relevant neighbouring country, as coronavirus-related border restrictions may be put in place at short notice.No one can currently leave Belarus by a land border unless they have a valid exemption as set out by the Council of Ministers. Flights continue to operate in and out of Minsk National Airport as normal.All foreign arrivals, above the age of six, must have a medical certificate (PCR) showing a negative coronavirus test result, issued no later than 72 hours before entry. This requirement does not apply to holders of permanent or temporary residency in Belarus.There are different requirements in place for arrivals from other countries. You should check the specific COVID-19 test requirements set by the Belarusian authorities and your airline in advance of your flight. Different airlines have different requirements and may refuse boarding if they are not met.You must wear a protective face mask in all indoor public spaces, on all Belavia flights and at Minsk National Airport.You’ll need to have valid medical insurance before travelling to Belarus. You’ll be asked to provide proof of your insurance when you apply for your visa or when you arrive at Minsk airport under the visa-free regime. Contact the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus for full details of what’s required.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Belarus. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

For which countries are the borders with Kazakhstan open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) Kazakhstan’s borders are fully open to 11/ 32 countries, partially open — to 39/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Kazakhstan are partially or completely open:

•  United Arab Emirates
•  Belarus
•  Germany
•  Egypt
•  Georgia
•  Hungary
•  Netherlands
•  Russia
•  Thailand
•  Turkey
•  Ukraine

In Kazakhstan, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entry into Kazakhstan. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

The cheapest flights to Belarus from Kazakhstan

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Belarus are limited, so it is possible to get to Belarus with transfers. We offer the best air fares from Kazakhstan to Belarus. Today you have the opportunity to book tickets at an affordable price. A pandemic is not a barrier to business and travel.

We constantly monitor the situation with the spread of coronavirus and are always ready to provide you with up-to-date information.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Belarus

Current coronavirus statistics in Belarus:

• Total cases of covid infection: 398 909
• Sick right now: 5006
• Number of deaths: 2900
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Belarus:

The City of Minsk has issued social distancing guidelines for businesses and public institutions, including:Restaurants and cafes must place tables at least 1.5 meters apart.Hotels must ensure guests take their temperature daily.Employers must prohibit sick employees from working.Library reading rooms are closed to the publicLarge events in museums have been cancelled.Hairdressers and beauty salons must work by appointment only, with a minimum five-minute interval between clients.Churches and other religious institutions must ensure regular cleaning and disinfection of public areas.Shops, cafes, restaurants, and other businesses are open.There are no rules surrounding face masks, but many people voluntarily wear them when going out in public.

>Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

• Total cases of covid infection: 392 884
• Sick right now: 23 867
• Number of deaths: 4042
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

A wide variety of businesses — including gyms and fitness centers, pools, beaches, cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, entertainment centers, religious facilities, some movie theaters, food courts, and recreational facilities — are open, at least on weekdays, and may be subject to capacity limitations. However, in order to deal with the winter uptick, some regional and local governments are periodically imposing restrictions.The Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has mandated that masks be worn nationwide in public settings, including both indoor and outdoor spaces and on public transportation. Failure to comply with this measure could result in administrative penalty.All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. Individual and group outdoor fitness activities are permitted, and people may walk in parks and other public spaces in groups of three or less.

Thus, the restrictions associated with the coronavirus dictate living conditions in 2021. Each state has developed its own border crossing rules and entry rules. It all depends on the general situation with the spread of COVID-19.

However, even in a pandemic, you can leave Kazakhstan for Belarus with the necessary permits:

Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.

Self-isolation for 10 days required for some countries.