๐ฐ๐ฟVisa requirements for Kazakhstan
Who can enter Kazakhstan, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 100 countries can enter Kazakhstan without a visa in advance. All 100 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 100 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 116 e-visa
- 26 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
100 nationalities
ร
land Islands30 days
Albania3 months
Anguilla30 days
Argentina30 days
Armenia3 months
Aruba30 days
Australia30 days
Austria30 days
Azerbaijan3 months
Belarus3 months
Belgium30 days
Bermuda30 days
Brazil30 days
British Indian Ocean Territory30 days
British Virgin Islands30 days
Bulgaria30 days
Canada30 days
Caribbean Netherlands30 days
Cayman Islands30 days
Chile30 days
Christmas Island30 days
Cocos (Keeling) Islands30 days
Cook Islands30 days
Croatia30 days
Curaรงao30 days
Cyprus30 days
Czechia30 days
Denmark30 days
Ecuador30 days
Estonia30 days
Falkland Islands30 days
Faroe Islands30 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
French Guiana30 days
French Polynesia30 days
French Southern Territories30 days
Georgia3 months
Germany30 days
Gibraltar30 days
Greece30 days
Greenland30 days
Guadeloupe30 days
Guernsey30 days
Hong Kong14 days
Hungary30 days
Iceland30 days
Iran14 days
Ireland30 days
Isle of Man30 days
Israel30 days
Italy30 days
Japan30 days
Jersey30 days
Kyrgyzstan3 months
Latvia30 days
Lithuania30 days
Luxembourg30 days
Malaysia30 days
Malta30 days
Martinique30 days
Mayotte30 days
Mexico30 days
Moldova3 months
Monaco30 days
Mongolia3 months
Montserrat30 days
Netherlands30 days
New Caledonia30 days
New Zealand30 days
Niue30 days
Norfolk Island30 days
Norway30 days
Pitcairn Islands30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Rรฉunion30 days
Romania30 days
Russia3 months
Saint Barthรฉlemy30 days
Saint Helena30 days
Saint Martin30 days
Saint Pierre and Miquelon30 days
Singapore30 days
Sint Maarten30 days
Slovakia30 days
Slovenia30 days
South Korea30 days
Spain30 days
Sweden30 days
Switzerland30 days
Tajikistan3 months
Tokelau30 days
Turkey30 days
Turks and Caicos Islands30 days
Ukraine3 months
United Arab Emirates30 days
United Kingdom30 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Wallis and Futuna30 days
Electronic visa
116 nationalities
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cรดte dโIvoire
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Visa required in advance
26 nationalities
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has 7 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau
- Saryarka โ Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
- Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
- Tamgaly
- Western Tian Shan
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Kazakhstan?
It depends on your passport. 100 nationalities can enter Kazakhstan without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Kazakhstan?
August, based on Astana's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstani tenge (KZT). 1 USD is approximately 452.26 KZT.
What side of the road does Kazakhstan drive on?
Kazakhstan drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Kazakhstan have?
7: Cold Winter Deserts of Turan, Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau, Saryarka โ Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan, Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor, Tamgaly, Western Tian Shan.
What is the emergency number in Kazakhstan?
101 / 102 / 103 / 112.
What time zone is Kazakhstan in?
Almaty (UTC+5).
What is the nearest airport to Astana?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), about 18 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.