Travel Information From Cambodia to Belarus

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Belarus.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Belarus.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Belarus. However, if you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Belarus, rabies treatment is often available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Belarus.

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

You will need at least 3 Months validity on your passport from the day you plan to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Belarusian and Russian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = dobry dzień
Good morning = Dobraj ranicy
Good afternoon = Dobry dzień
Goodbye = Byvaj
Nice to meet you = Pryjemna sustrecca z vami

Conversational

How are you? = Jak ty?
I am good thank you = JA dobra, dziakuj
What’s your name? = Jak ciabie kličuć?
My name is … = Mianie zavuć …
Do you speak English? = Vy razmaŭliajecie pa-anhieĺsku?
I don’t speak … = JA nie havaru…
How do you say… in … = Jak vy kažacie ... u ...
I don’t understand = ja nie razumieju

Basics

Yes = Tak
No = nie
Please = Kali laska
Thank you = Dziakuj
You’re welcome = Kali laska
Excuse me = Prabačcie
Wait = Pačakajcie
Hurry up = Spiašajsia
Go away = Idzi preč
Let’s go to = Pojdziem da
I want to go to … = JA chaču pajsci ŭ…
A little bit = Krychu
A lot = Šmat

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaran
Do you have? … = Ty maješ? …
Not too spicy = Nie zanadta rezki
It was delicious = Heta bylo smačna
The bill, please = Rachunak, kali laska
How much? = Koĺki?
Very expensive = Vieĺmi doraha
Can you reduce the price? = Ci možna znizić canu?
Please can I have a beer? = Kali laska, možna mnie piva?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taksi
Car = Aŭtamabiĺ
Bus = Aŭtobus
Right = Praviĺna
Left = Zlieva
Straight = Prama
Stop here = Spyniciesia tut

Places

Downtown = Unizie horada
Street = Vulica
Hotel = Hascinica
Museum = Muziej
Mall = Handliovy centr
Market = Rynak
Hospital = Špitaĺ
Doctor = Doktar
Police = Palicyja
Post office = Pošta
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Koĺki času?
Today = Sionnia
Tomorrow = Zaŭtra
The day after tomorrow = Pasliazaŭtra
Yesterday = Učora
When? = Kali?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Dzie tualiet?
Help me, please = Dapamažycie mnie, kali laska
Call an ambulance = Vykličcie chutkuju dapamohu
I don’t feel goo = JA nie adčuvaju siabie dobra

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There are severe penalties for drug-related crime. These include prison sentences of up to 5 years for drug possession and up to 25 years for serious drug-related offences. Homosexual relationships are permitted under Belarusian law. However, Belarus remains a conservative society and the LGBT scene is very low profile. Very few LGBT people are open about their sexuality. Belarus does not recognise dual nationality. If you have both Belarusian and other passports, the authorities will consider you as Belarusian, even if you enter the country on that passport. You should avoid taking photographs of all government buildings, military installations and uniformed officials. You could be fined for jaywalking.

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Minsk

Minsk is the capital and the largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Niamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative centre of Minsk Region and Minsk District.

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Petty Theft

The biggest threat to travelers in Belarus is petty theft, particularly on public transport, sleeper trains, and in popular tourist destinations around Minsk.

Be cautious, alert and aware of your surroundings and belongings at all times
Keep your wallet, bag or backpack zipped shut and in front of you
Men should try to keep their wallets in the front rather than the back pocket
Don't carry large sums of money with you, or draw attention to yourself
Wealthy tourists represent rich pickings for Belarusian thieves, so don't make it obvious by wearing flashy jewelry or super fancy clothing.
Another target for thieves in Belarus is European, Japanese and American-made SUV and luxury cars. Carjacking is rare, but car theft and theft of car parts is common here. Again, inconspicuousness is the key: park in secure overnight parking areas, and don't leave valuables on the back seat of the car – hide your belongings in the boot or beneath seats if you absolutely have to keep them in the car.

Miscellaneous Crimes

While there are strong penalties for possession or use of drugs in Belarus (convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines), there have been reports of drugged travelers by drink spiking in nightclubs. It can be very difficult to tell if your drink has been spiked, so here are a few ways to avoid it: Never accept a drink from a stranger Don't leave your drink unattended Try to keep your hand over your drink if you are walking through nightclubs or bars Don't drink anything you didn't open yourself, see it be opened or poured by a bartender If you think your drink has been spiked, if you feel dizzy or sick, ask someone you trust to take you to a safe place or a hospital, and report it to the authorities. Prostitution is fairy common in Belarus, and it's not unheard of for sex-workers to try to enter hotels in search of customers. This really only happens at smaller, local hotels.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Belarus is Belarusian Orthodox Church
• Don't expect all tourist agencies to speak English.
• Don't be a victim of cybercrime and pay extra attention when doing any online business - cybercrime is increasing.
• Don't forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Belarus?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Belarus. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Belarus

Healthcare of Belarus is ranked 69th in the world. Belarus utilizes universal healthcare.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.