🇰🇿Kazakhstan Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Asia· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Kazakhstan?
It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 87 enter Kazakhstan visa-free, 92 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 18 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
87
nationalities
E-visa
92
nationalities
Consular visa
18
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Kazakhstan
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
- Fee:
- 20-90 USD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (gov.kz), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Kazakhstan: QazETA electronic travel authorisationMandatory from 1 July 2027
Free for visa-exempt travellers, to be requested in the QazETA app at least 72 hours before entry (Government Decree No. 890 of 10 October 2026). Checks start on 1 November 2026. Official app guide
Kazakhstan visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Kazakhstan applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Kazakhstan visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Kazakhstan publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 80-1,000 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 80-200 USD | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 80-200 USD | 20 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 1 year | 80-200 USD | 30 business days | Portal | |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 20-90 USD | 10 business days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Nur-Sultan
Population
20,000,000
Currency
Kazakhstani tenge (KZT ₸)
Languages
Kazakh, Russian
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+7
Timezone
Asia/Almaty
Area
2,724,900 km²
Government
Unitary presidential republic
National day
December 16 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.kz
About
Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia, bordered by Russia and China. It is a unitary state with a presidential system of government, democratic, secular, and legal. It is undergoing major constitutional reforms in 2026 to restructure its political system.
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Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in crowded places
Terrorism(Low)
- Follow local authorities' alerts
- Avoid political gatherings
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Check the condition of vehicles
Natural risks(Seismic risks and seasonal floods)
- Check weather forecasts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Adequate healthcare system in cities, limited in rural areas)
- Recommended vaccines: hepatitis A/B, typhoid
- Comprehensive travel insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register your trip with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Keep a copy of identification documents
- Download local emergency apps
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Almaty · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Guides to prepare your trip
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Kazakhstan?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Kazakhstan across 197 nationalities: 87 visa-free, 92 with an e-visa, 18 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Kazakhstan visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 80 USD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Kazakhstan?▾
Kazakhstan issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Kazakhstan?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall moderate risk, with increased vigilance in certain urban and border areas.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Kazakhstan?▾
The official currency is Kazakhstani tenge (KZT ₸). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?▾
The capital of Kazakhstan is Nur-Sultan. The main spoken languages are: Kazakh, Russian.
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