Belarus anybody ?
 

Hello,

Is Belarus still open to tourists ?
I checked several official Western governmental websites which all recommend not to go but land borders seem to be at least partially open.
Has anyone dared to go or heard of someone who did in recent months ?

L.

Tried getting a visa 1 year ago. The guy said that only air entry is possible. No visas will be given in advance I was told.

But I'd suggest calling the Belarusian embassy, they would know.

And please let us know how it goes!

I got my visa in January 2020 and I was just one day away from the border when the closure of the Polish borders forced me to throw in the towel and head back home.
I plan to resume my ride in the early spring.
I have lost all interest in crossing Russia in the present circumstances ( my original plan was to reach Central Asia overland ) but I would like to hear first or second hand stories of people who have recently been in order to decide whether I shall cross Belarus off or not as well.
I don't really have to go since I am rerouting the first months of the ride towards the Baltic States, Southern Scandinavia and Iceland.
On New Year's Eve I was at a party where a Belarusian seeking asylum in France was invited.
I won't go into too many details here but the situation there has become unlivable for political opponents.
L.