Vehicle registration plate code for
Belarus
BY
Other Europe·ISO BY
Example plate
BY
1234 AB-7
Typical format: 1234 AB-7. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Belarus is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "BY".
Code
BY
ISO-2
BY
Group
Other Europe
EU band
No
Other countries in Other Europe
FAQ — Belarus
What does "BY" mean on a number plate?
"BY" is the international distinguishing sign of Belarus — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Belarus is BY.
What does a Belarus number plate look like?
The typical format is "1234 AB-7" — for example "1234 AB-7". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Belarus use the blue EU band?
No. Belarus does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "BY" instead.