Drone regulations in Belarus

Verfasst von Francis Markert | Last update on 03.07.2025 | 2 Kommentare

In this article, we’ve compiled the drone laws in Belarus for you.

Unfortunately, we have bad news for travelers: private ownership and operation of drones has been banned in Belarus since 2023. The ban is set out in Decree No. 297 of September 25, 2023.

Commercial drone operators still have the possibility to bring drones into Belarus and operate them there. However, several requirements must be met:

• Import permit: Before entering the country, you must obtain an import permit from the Aviation Department of the Ministry of Transport.
• Registration with the Aviation Ministry: If we’ve interpreted the translation correctly, registration must take place within five days of entering the country. If you’re seriously considering bringing a drone to Belarus for professional purposes, we recommend initiating all required steps well in advance of your trip.

Since April 2025, an additional regulation—Decree No. 165—has come into effect. Unfortunately, the Belarusian government’s websites were inaccessible during our research, so we are unable to provide details about the contents. According to official announcements, the processes were supposed to be simplified. However, due to the access issues, we couldn’t find any further information regarding the import permit or drone registration. If you come across more details or have personal experience to share, feel free to contact us (e.g., via the comment section below).

Our Conclusion

Given the current political situation, we currently advise against bringing a drone to Belarus. If you still decide to take one, please carefully review the two sources linked below.

Overview: Drone rules in Belarus

We have researched the listed drone regulations for Belarus to the best of our knowledge. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. If you want to be on the safe side, please contact the Belarusian aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also ask the Belarusian Embassy in your home country for further information about the regulations. Please leave us a comment if you come across any updates or have personal experience flying a drone in Belarus!