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Although same-sex relations were decriminalized in 1994, in April 2026 Belarus enacted a law prohibiting the "propaganda of homosexuality, sex change, childlessness and pedophilia" through administrative fines (and, in cases involving minors, community labour or detention of up to 15 days). The constitution bans same-sex marriage. Several foreign affairs departments advise against all travel. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 9,1M Capital Minsk Language Belarusian and Russian Currency Belarusian Ruble (BYN)

Legal framework · Belarus

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LGBT identity
Decriminalized since 1994 · 2026 "propaganda" law
Decriminalized 1 March 1994 · but April 2026 law introduces an administrative offence of "propaganda of homosexuality, sex change, childlessness and pedophilia" punishable by fines (and up to 15 days detention in cases involving minors)
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Partnership recognition
Constitutionally banned
Article 32 of the Constitution and the Marriage and Family Code define marriage as a union between man and woman

Official sources
check before traveling to Belarus

Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to unrest and other risks. U.S. consular services suspended in Minsk; risk of arbitrary detention.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to Belarus. Risk of arrest for past activities now deemed illegal by the Belarusian regime.

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