TajikistanKazakhstan: Visa-free

TajikistanKazakhstan

Do Tajikistan passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan?

Visa-free

No. Tajikistan passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kazakhstan for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: new.wpk.kz (checked September 12, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,416 km, straight line (~2h 10m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Kazakhstan100 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Kazakhstan passport holders visiting Tajikistan: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Tajikistan passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan?

No. Tajikistan passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kazakhstan for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Tajikistan citizens stay in Kazakhstan without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Kazakhstan from Tajikistan?

About 1,416 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 10m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstani tenge (KZT).

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.

How many countries can enter Kazakhstan without a visa?

100 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Kazakhstan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Tajikistan

Tajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country in Central Asia. Dushanbe, its capital, is its largest and most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million. Tajikistan borders Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east; it is narrowly separated from Pakistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Its total population exceeds 11 million.

CapitalDushanbe

RegionCentral Asia

Population10.8M

Area143,100 km²

CurrencyTajikistani somoni (1 USD ≈ 9.23 TJS)

LanguagesRussian, Tajik

Calling code+992

Drives on theright

TimezoneDushanbe (UTC+5)

Nearest airportDushanbe International Airport (DYU), 6 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,637 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1M (2018)

Travel guide

Tajikistan is a landlocked country on the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia. The nation's majority culture is non-Turkic, unlike its neighbors to the north and west and east. Tajikistan is the poorest of the former Soviet states, owing to its remote geography and a devastating civil war that wracked the country from 1992 until 1997. But travelers here will find a land of stunning beauty, replete with soaring mountains, quaint pamirs, turquoise alpine lakes, Silk Road cities and ruins, and a charming and hospitable people. For those looking to experience a true adventurer's dream in the Roof of the World without the throngs of tourists in Nepal and Pakistan, Tajikistan is the place to be.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal
Pamir National Park
Sarazm
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve

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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 (1 USD ≈ 452.26 KZT)

LanguagesKazakh, Russian

Calling code+76, +77

Drives on theright

TimezoneAlmaty (UTC+5)

Nearest airportNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), 18 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,692 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2020)

Climate in Astana

Warmest July, coolest December, driest March, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Astana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-6.2°C	-11.9°C	48mm	77h
February	-3.6°C	-10.4°C	48mm	145h
March	0.9°C	-8.9°C	9mm	279h
April	15.5°C	2.8°C	36mm	313h
May	23.7°C	11.1°C	9mm	426h
June	24.2°C	12.7°C	71mm	382h
July	26.6°C	15.9°C	50mm	422h
August	24.2°C	13.8°C	21mm	357h
September	16.4°C	6.7°C	35mm	266h
October	9°C	-0.2°C	23mm	215h
November	-3.6°C	-9.9°C	46mm	133h
December	-12.6°C	-18.6°C	10mm	131h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Kazakhstan is the largest of the states of the former Soviet Union apart from Russia, and it dwarfs the other countries of Central Asia and stretches into Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan is the richest country in the region due to its large oil and natural gas reserves and is also the largest in Central Asia. And while the endless, featureless steppe might repel some visitors the emptiness and mystery of this goliath state keeps many others captivated.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
Rock Mosques and Associated Sacred Sites of Mangystau
Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
Tamgaly
Western Tian Shan

Upcoming public holidays

October 25, 2026Республика күні

December 16, 2026Тәуелсіздік күні

January 1, 2027Жаңа жыл

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