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Visa requirements for Kazakhstan

Who can enter Kazakhstan, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 28 countries can enter Kazakhstan without a visa in advance. All 28 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

28 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
121 e-visa
100 visa required

Visa-free entry

28 nationalities

Electronic visa

121 nationalities

Visa required in advance

100 nationalities

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.

About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country situated primarily in Central Asia, with a portion of its territory extending into Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, and it has a coastline along the Caspian Sea. The capital is Astana, and the country's largest city and principal cultural and economic center is Almaty, which served as the capital until 1997.

CapitalAstana

RegionCentral Asia

Population20.8M

Area2,724,900 km²

CurrencyKazakhstani tenge

LanguagesKazakh, Russian

Calling code+76, +77

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Astana

Warmest July, coolest December, driest March.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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