Medical assistance for foreign citizens in Belarus
This section is about the rules of providing medical assistance to foreign citizens in the Republic of Belarus.
Section 2. Permanently residing foreign citizens who have only a residence permit
Section 6. Other categories of foreign citizens
Contacts to call for medical help
The number to call an ambulance in Belarus is 103.
For information about the addresses of health care institutions, the order of hospitalization, as well as the cost of medical services and availability of medicines in pharmacies, you can call the single number of Information and Medical Service 131.
This information is also available on the website: https://www.103.by/
The addresses of adult clinics at the regional and district levels can be found on the website: https://www.103.by/cat/med/polikliniki/
The addresses of children's clinics at the regional and district levels can be found on the website: https://www.103.by/cat/med/detskie-polikliniki/
or by calling the Health Information Service by a short number 131.
Section 1. Temporarily staying or temporarily residing foreign citizens (no residence permit, refugee status or subsidiary protection)
This category, according to the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons, includes:
1. Temporarily staying foreign citizens are citizens who stay in Belarus for a period of time without registration (example: Ukraine - 30 days, Russia - 90 days) or people who have issued a temporary residence permit (the confirming document is an insert for traveling abroad, it indicates the period of stay).
2. Temporarily residing foreign citizens are people who have obtained a temporary residence permit. This is confirmed by the stamp “Дазвол на часовае пражыванне”.
| Category |
Citizens without a residence permit (temporarily residing, temporarily staying) |
Diagnosis and treatment of socially dangerous diseases | |
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Emergency and urgent medical care | Planned medical care | ||
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CIS countries: Republic of Armenia, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Uzbekistan, Ukraine |
FREE OF CHARGE (until the elimination of a threat to the life of the patient or the people around, in accidents, poisoning, injuries, childbirth and emergency conditions during pregnancy - Article 2 of the Agreement on the provision of medical assistance to citizens of CIS member states) |
FOR A FEE
(according to the price list for foreign citizens) (for those working under labor contracts - at the expense of the employer, in the manner and amounts provided for by the contract, or at their own expense at the price list for foreign citizens - Article 2 of the Agreement on the provision of medical assistance to citizens of CIS member states) |
FREE OF CHARGE |
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Citizens of non-CIS countries (far and near abroad) Note: CIS and former USSR countries are generally recognized as near abroad. All others are considered far abroad. |
FREE OF CHARGE
(if there is an insurance policy) FOR A FEE (in the absence of an insurance policy at their own expense or at the expense of the sending party) (according to the price list for foreign citizens) |
FOR A FEE (according to the price list for foreign citizens) |
FOR A FEE (temporarily staying or temporarily residing in the absence of an insurance policy) |
| Republic of Poland |
FREE OF CHARGE (until the patient's condition allows safe transportation to the Polish border - in case of an unexpected illness or an accident) FOR A FEE (according to the price list for foreign citizens) |
FOR A FEE (according to the price list for foreign citizens) |
FREE OF CHARGE |
| Azerbaijan |
FREE OF CHARGE (if there is an insurance policy) FOR A FEE (in the absence of an insurance policy) (according to the price list for foreign citizens) | FOR A FEE |
FOR A FEE (temporarily staying or temporarily residing in the absence of an insurance policy) |
| Georgia |
FREE OF CHARGE
(if there is an insurance policy) FOR A FEE (in the absence of an insurance policy) | FOR A FEE |
FOR A FEE (temporarily staying or temporarily residing in the absence of an insurance policy) |
|
Russian Federation |
FREE OF CHARGE (until the elimination of a threat to the life of the patient or the people around (socially dangerous diseases) | FOR A FEE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
| Citizens of the Russian Federation working in organizations of the Republic of Belarus under labor contracts | FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
| Citizens of the Russian Federation - (Heroes of the Soviet Union and Knights of the Order of Glory of three degrees) | FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
|
Socialist Republic of Vietnam |
FREE OF CHARGE (to the extent sufficient to allow the patient to return home without dangerous consequences for his/her health) |
FOR A FEE |
FOR A FEE (temporarily staying or temporarily residing) |
| Syria |
FREE OF CHARGE
(if there is an insurance policy) FOR A FEE (in the absence of an insurance policy) |
FOR A FEE |
FOR A FEE (temporarily staying or temporarily residing) |
| Turkmenistan | FREE OF CHARGE |
FOR A FEE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
|
the United Kingdom |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FOR A FEE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
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Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, Lebanon, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
FREE OF CHARGE (are not subject to compulsory insurance) |
FOR A FEE | FREE OF CHARGE |
|
Stateless persons and their children |
FREE OF CHARGE
(if there is an insurance policy) FOR A FEE (in the absence of an insurance policy) |
FOR A FEE |
FOR A FEE (temporarily staying or temporarily residing in the absence of an insurance policy) |
|
Participants of the Great Patriotic War, disabled of the Great Patriotic War, participants of military operations on the territory of other states, families of dead servicemen, other categories of persons
(the basis for granting benefits are documents issued by the relevant authorities of the former USSR or Parties according to the forms in force as of January 1, 1992, at the place of permanent residence of the person entitled to benefits) | FREE OF CHARGE |
Depending on citizenship | |
Section 2. Permanently residing foreign citizens who have only a residence permit
|
Category |
Citizens with a residence permit (permanent residents) | Diagnosis and treatment of socially dangerous diseases | |
|
Emergency and urgent medical care |
Planned medical care | ||
| CIS countries: Republic of Armenia, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Uzbekistan, Ukraine |
FREE OF CHARGE (until the elimination of a threat to the life of the patient or the people around, in accidents, poisoning, injuries, childbirth and emergency conditions during pregnancy) |
FOR A FEE (according to the price list for citizens of the Republic of Belarus) (for those working under labor contracts - at the expense of the employer, in the manner and amounts provided for by the contract, or at their own expense at the price list for citizens of the Republic of Belarus) |
FREE OF CHARGE |
|
Citizens of non-CIS countries
(far and near abroad) Note: CIS and former USSR countries are generally recognized as near abroad. All others are considered far abroad. |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (If you wish, you can use paid medical services according to price lists for citizens of the Republic of Belarus) |
FREE OF CHARGE (if you have a residence permit) |
| Republic of Poland |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
|
Azerbaijan
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FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (if you have a residence permit) |
| Georgia | FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (if you have a residence permit) |
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Russian Federation | FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (If you wish, you can use paid medical services according to price lists for citizens of the Republic of Belarus) | FREE OF CHARGE |
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Citizens of the Russian Federation working in organizations of the Republic of Belarus under labor contracts |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (If you wish, you can use paid medical services according to price lists for citizens of the Republic of Belarus) |
FREE OF CHARGE |
|
Citizens of the Russian Federation - (Heroes of the Soviet Union and Knights of the Order of Glory of three degrees) |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (If you wish, you can use paid medical services according to price lists for citizens of the Republic of Belarus) | FREE OF CHARGE |
|
Socialist Republic of Vietnam | FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (if you have a residence permit) |
| Syria |
FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (if you have a residence permit) |
| Turkmenistan |
FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
|
The United Kingdom |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
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Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, Lebanon, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
|
Stateless persons and their children |
FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE (if you have a residence permit) |
|
Participants of the Great Patriotic War, disabled of the Great Patriotic War, participants of military operations on the territory of other states, families of dead servicemen, other categories of persons
(the basis for granting benefits are documents issued by the relevant authorities of the former USSR or Parties according to the forms in force as of January 1, 1992, at the place of permanent residence of the person entitled to benefits) | FREE OF CHARGE |
Depending on citizenship |
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Section 3. Foreign citizens or stateless persons applying for refugee status, subsidiary protection or asylum in the Republic of Belarus (irrespective of citizenship and temporary stay or temporary residence permit)
This status is confirmed by the following documents:
1. Certificate of registration of the application for refugee status, subsidiary protection or asylum in Belarus (sheet a4 - validity period from 3 to 15 days maximum). As standard, this document is accompanied by the document “Referral for compulsory medical examination”.
2. Certificate of registration of the application for refugee status, subsidiary protection or asylum in Belarus (card, always issued for a period of validity of 6 months. On the back of this document is included a list of the applicant's minor children (if any) + reference to Article 34 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus of June 23, 2008 No. 354-З “On granting foreign citizens and stateless persons refugee status, subsidiary protection, asylum and temporary protection in the Republic of Belarus” (hereinafter referred to as the Law on Refugees).
3. Persons who have been refused refugee status, subsidiary protection or asylum, but who appeal this decision in court are also considered as applicants. In this case it is necessary to apply to the Citizenship and Migration Department.
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Category |
Emergency and urgent medical care | ||
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Planned medical care |
Diagnosis and treatment of socially dangerous diseases | ||
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Foreigners, including minors, applying for protection |
FREE OF CHARGE сompulsory medical examination on the basis of a referral from the Citizenship and Migration Department (at the place of residence or temporary residence in the Republic of Belarus) | ||
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Minor foreign applicants (on the basis of Article 34 (2) of the Law on Refugees) |
FREE OF CHARGE (on an equal basis with the minors of the Republic of Belarus) |
FREE OF CHARGE | |
| Adult foreigners applying (on the basis of Article 34(1)(7) of the Law on Refugees) |
FREE OF CHARGE (free emergency medical aid) see Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 1462 of 04.11.2006 (ed. of 03.06.2021) “List of diseases (conditions) requiring emergency medical aid for foreign citizens and stateless persons temporarily staying or temporarily residing in the Republic of Belarus)” |
FOR A FEE (according to the price list for foreign citizens) |
FREE OF CHARGE |
Section 4. Foreign citizens or stateless persons who have obtained refugee status (irrespective of citizenship and whether they have a temporary residence permit or a residence permit)
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Category |
Emergency and urgent medical care | ||
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Planned medical care | Diagnosis and treatment of socially dangerous diseases | ||
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Foreigners, including minors, who have been granted refugee status |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE Medical assistance at the place of residence or temporary residence in the Republic of Belarus on an equal basis with the citizens of the Republic of Belarus | FREE OF CHARGE |
Section 5. Foreign citizens or stateless persons who have obtained the STATUS OF SUBSIDIARY PROTECTION (irrespective of citizenship and possession of a temporary residence permit or residence permit)
This status is confirmed by the following documents:
Certificate of Subsidiary Protection in Belarus (laminated card, always issued for 1 year). On the back of this document a list of the applicant's minor children (if any) is included + a reference to Article 23 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 354-З of June 23, 2008 “On granting foreign citizens and stateless persons refugee status, subsidiary protection, asylum and temporary protection in the Republic of Belarus” (hereinafter referred to as the Law on Refugees).
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Category |
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Diagnosis and treatment of socially dangerous diseases | |
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Emergency and urgent medical care |
Planned medical care | ||
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Foreigners, including minors, who have been granted subsidiary protection |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE provision of medical care at the place of residence or temporary residence in Belarus on an equal basis with citizens permanently residing in Belarus, regardless of citizenship - on an equal basis with citizens of Belarus (Article 5 of the Law on Health Care) |
FREE OF CHARGE |
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CIS countries:
Republic of Armenia, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Uzbekistan. Ukraine |
FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE provision of medical care at the place of residence or temporary residence in the Republic of Belarus on an equal basis with citizens permanently residing in Belarus - on an equal basis with citizens of Belarus (Article 5 of the Law on Health Care is a general norm, without taking into account “unless otherwise stipulated by international treaties”). |
FREE OF CHARGE |
Section 6. Other categories of foreign citizens
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Category |
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Diagnosis and treatment of socially dangerous diseases | |
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Emergency and urgent medical care |
Planned medical care | ||
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Citizens of near and far abroad who are studying in Belarus |
FREE OF CHARGE (if there is a compulsory health insurance contract concluded with a state insurance organization of the Republic of Belarus) |
FREE OF CHARGE (if there is a compulsory health insurance contract concluded with a state insurance organization of the Republic of Belarus) |
FREE OF CHARGE (if there is a compulsory health insurance contract concluded with a state insurance organization of the Republic of Belarus) |
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Citizens of CIS member states: migrant workers and members of their families
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FREE OF CHARGE | FREE OF CHARGE |
FREE OF CHARGE |
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Citizens of CIS and non-CIS countries permanently residing on the territory of the Republic of Belarus who have the status of a disabled person, regardless of the cause and group of disability | FREE OF CHARGE |
Depending on citizenship | FREE OF CHARGE |
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Heads and staff of diplomatic missions and consular offices, staff of military attachés, trade missions of foreign states, as well as their family members | FREE OF CHARGE |
FOR A FEE | FREE OF CHARGE |
* Information prepared on the basis of data from the Refugee Counceling Service
