The Law of the Republic of Belarus of 21.07.2008 No. 419-Z "On the State Border of the Republic of Belarus" (hereinafter referred to as the Law) provides definitions for concepts such as "border crossing point" and "regime at border crossing points".

A border crossing point is a territory (water area) within a railway station, river port, airport, open for international traffic (international flights), as well as another specially designated and equipped area where individuals, vehicles, and goods are cleared across the State Border.

The regime at border crossing points refers to the procedure for entry (arrival) into border crossing points, movement within border crossing points, and exit (departure) from them by individuals and vehicles, including the rights, obligations, and restrictions for individuals present at border crossing points.

The regime at border crossing points is established to create the necessary conditions for carrying out border and other types of control, and is supervised by border guard services and customs authorities (at simplified crossing points – by border guard services) within their competence.

In accordance with the Law, the following are prohibited at border crossing points, among other things:

• taking photographs and videos;
• making phone calls that interfere with border and other types of control;
• leaving cash in documents submitted for inspection;
• changing vehicle parking locations without permission from border guard service officers and customs officials;
• to perform other actions that impede the implementation of border and other types of control.

Please note that the requirements of border service officers and customs officials regarding compliance with the regime in crossing points are mandatory for all persons present in crossing points.

Violation of the regime in crossing points across the State Border of the Republic of Belarus entails administrative liability in the form of a fine of up to 50 basic units with or without deportation.

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