Tourist SIM card in Belarus

Getting a tourist SIM card in Belarus is very easy and straightforward. The main mobile operators are A1, МТС, and Life, and you can buy a prepaid SIM with internet access for around 20 Belarusian rubles, which is roughly 8-9 USD.

The best place to find a shop is in any shopping center around Minsk. To open a SIM card, you'll need to bring your passport—the staff will also ask for your permission to take a photo of you, which is just for safety reasons and to comply with local regulations.

Most shops quickly activate your SIM once they have your documents. The process is simple, and the staff usually speaks some English.