Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Minsk, Belarus: CDC Testing Order Rescinded

Location: Countrywide

Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.

CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Actions to Take

  • Review country-specific COVID-19 entry/exit requirements on the U.S. Embassy Minsk COVID-19 information page.
  • In accordance with CDC guidance, delay your travel if you test positive for or have symptoms of COVID-19.

Assistance

U.S. citizens in Belarus in need of assistance should contact the Department of State by:

  •      calling +1 (606) 260-4379 (outside the United States) or +1 833 741 2777 (from the United States); or
  •      emailing MinskConsular@state.gov.