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Banks and exchange points

Belarusian ruble (BYN) – is a national currency of the Republic of Belarus, is not freely convertible, that’s why it can’t be bought before arrival to the country. Since 1 July, 2016 there have been 7 kinds of bank notes in circulation in Belarus – 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 rubles, and 8 kinds of coins – 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and also 1 and 2 rubles. Currency can be exchanged in bank departments or in currency exchange offices, which can be found in hotels, supermarkets, and railway and bus stations.

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Helpful information


  • Climate and time zone

    Climate and time zone


    The climate of Grodno is moderately continental with the prevalent influence of air masses, which are brought by the system of cyclones-anticyclones from the Atlantic Ocean. The climate of Grodno is also influenced by the intercontinental air masses.

  • Currency

    Currency


    Belarusian ruble (BYN) – is a national currency of the Republic of Belarus, is not freely convertible, that’s why it can’t be bought before arrival to the country.

  • Insurance

    Insurance


    State Insurance Company «EXIMGARANT of BELARUS»

    Address: Checkpoint across the state border: Bruzgi (Kuznitsa Byalostotska); Privalka (Raygardas)

    call us: +375 29 5 888 010; +375 152 60 83 41

  • TAX FREE in Belarus

    TAX FREE in Belarus


    System of tax refund to foreign citizens from purchases. additional information about the Tax Free system is available on the official website www.tax—free.by

  • Telephone communications

    Telephone communications


    Intercity calls across Belarus:
    8 + city code + phone number

  • Minsk Card

    Minsk Card


    Minsk Card is an electronic key to the most attractive sights of Belaurs. For citizens who come to Belarus without a visa, we have prepared a Minsk Card for the visa-free zone: Grodno and Brest . More than 150 objects on the territory of these cities. Your card is active for 1 year.
    Free access or discounts to museums and excursions, art galleries. Discounts of up to 30% in restaurants, cafes, and stores. Discounts of up to 30% in hotels and farmsteads, car and bicycle rentals.

    With it, you have fun, eat in best restaurnts, live in hotels with discounts and nice bonuses. Museums, complexes, exhibitions, shops, restaurants, hotels-everywhere you get a discount from 30 to 50%.

    And for guests with a visa, we have a wide range of cards. If you come to get acquainted with Belarus and you have a visa, you aim to learn as much as possible about the capital and other cities-the Guest Card will make this acquaintance unforgettable.

    You can read more about the project on the website – minskpass.by.

    The card can be purchased online or on our website. Or in the cities of the visa-free zone:

    Grodno:
    Cafe-bar "Legend" - Grodno region, Novogrudok, Pochtovaya str., 1

    Brest:
    Tourist complex "Brest-Intourist" - 224030, Republic of Belarus, Brest, Masherova Ave., 15
    Telephone: 8 0162 20 10 71
    Tourist information center-Grodno region, Korelichsky district, Mir, September Avenue 17, 13

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Exchange rate
13.06.2025
BYN
1 EUR
3.467
1 USD
2.9955
10 PLN
8.1204
Weather
11 — 20°C
небольшой дождь
+375
220V / 50 Hz
+03:00 (Europe/Minsk)
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