Entry Requirements
Before Your Flight Requirements
Visa Requirements
A visa-free regime for citizens of 62 countries was re-established for up to 30 days to enter-exit and stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Holders of passports from countries not on the list of 62 should check with an Embassy or Consulate Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan to see what kind of visa they need for a specific period of stay, as citizens of some countries can enjoy a visa-free regime for less than 30 days.
Citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of India enter the Republic of Kazakhstan and leave the Republic of Kazakhstan without visas, if the period of their stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan does not exceed fourteen calendar days from the moment of crossing the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan, for a total of forty-two calendar days in during each period of one hundred and eighty calendar days.
From November 10, 2023, citizens of the People's Republic of China are exempt from visa requirements for the purposes of private business, tourism, treatment, international transportation, transit, as well as business purposes (conclusion of contracts, negotiations, provision of consulting services and other business purposes) for entry, exit, and transit through the Republic of Kazakhstan for a period not exceeding 30 calendar days, in total 90 calendar days within 180 calendar days.
Entry Requirements to Other Countries
Europe
Kazakh passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa to enter Germany.
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Kazakh passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa to enter Greece.
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Kazakh passport holders need a visa to enter Montenegro.
Kazakh passport holders must obtain a Schengen visa to enter the Netherlands.
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To enter Turkey, citizens of Kazakhstan must have a passport valid for at least 150 days from the date of arrival.
Additionally, Kazakhstani citizens can stay in Turkiye for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. Please plan accordingly to avoid any travel disruptions.
Kazakh passport holders must obtain a visa to enter the United Kingdom. As of January 8, 2025, non-EU citizens will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom. You can find more information on how to apply for an ETA here.
Central Asia & Caucasus
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Beginning March 28, 2023, all foreigners can enter and leave the country by air, no vaccination or immunity certificate will be required to enter Azerbaijan. Also, a certificate will not be needed for intercity travel, and visits to celebration houses, sports and health facilities, shopping centers, and hotels.
Citizens of Kazakhstan are allowed to enter without a visa for up to 1 year. The passport must be valid for the entire period of stay.
Citizens of Kazakhstan can stay in Tajikistan without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Entry to Tajikistan requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Citizens of Kazakhstan may enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from entry date.
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According to the order of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Border Guard Service will not allow citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who wish to depart to the Russian Federation via Kyrgyzstan with an identity card of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Middle East
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Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. Travel documents must be machine readable for entry.
- From 14 April to 9 June 2025, passengers holding Umrah visas will not be accepted on flights to Jeddah and Madinah;
E-visa must be obtained prior to departure on the website, there must be an e-visa confirmation for entry into Saudi Arabia.
- The below information are applicable for both JED and MED;
- During the Hajj period, only passengers with Hajj visas are allowed to travel;
- Check in start 4 hours and close 1 hour before schedule departure time;
- KAZ nationalities can get touristic visa upon arrival except for the Hajj period;
- Please ensure that the details on the passenger's passport match exactly with the information stated on the visa, with no missing letters or digits. Full information can be found here.
Minors under 1 year of age with their own passport (parent must have a Saudi Arabia-issued residence permit) can obtain a visa on arrival if traveling with one parent.
Check-in for flights to/from Jeddah (JED) closes one hour before departure. It is therefore recommended to arrive at the airport three hours prior to check-in for security check procedures.
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Pilgrim visas are accepted in Arabic only. Business and visitor visas are bilingual (Arabic/English).
Residence, visit and work visas issued by Saudi Arabian representatives in Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, India, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates or Yemen are no longer presented in sticker format in passports. They have been replaced by A4 paper containing a QR code with the passenger's visa information.
As of August 20, 2023, travelers from the US, UK, various European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Kazakhstan, Brunei and China can now obtain UMRAH visas upon arrival in the country.
Passengers arriving from Iran and who have been in Iran within the last 14 days are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia.
Travel documents with manually extended validity are not accepted.
Passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian if receiving a visa on arrival.
When transporting Zam-Zam water, not more than 5 liters per passenger is allowed, the water must be packed in a special package, and the container must be strong enough and tightly closed in order to avoid water leaking in the baggage compartment and causing a problem with the technical side of the aircraft. Zam-Zam water must not be placed in the check-in baggage and must be checked separately. The package should be marked to make it easier to recognize it on the baggage carousel after arrival. Water can be carried free of charge in addition to the applicable baggage allowance.
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Due to political events in Israel and for the safety of travellers, any passenger journey (transit/transfer) crossing through UAE borders heading to Israel will be denied until further notice.
All restrictions and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 for inbound, departing, or transit passengers from Dubai have been lifted.
For transit passengers, the entry requirements of the intermediate and/or final destination apply.
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The availability of a return ticket is mandatory for tourists.
Children who are inscribed in the passport of a parent or guardian are not allowed to enter, except in humanitarian cases who have been granted permission after a prior application issued by one of the United Arab Emirates embassies.
Asia
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Kazakhstani citizens are eligible to travel to China without requiring a visa.
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Passengers with valid visas issued before March 28, 2020, and not yet expired can enter China as well as holders of diplomatic/official/courtesy passports or C visas, passengers with visas issued after November 3, 2020, and passengers with invitation letters.
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Starting from December 6, 2022, the possibility of obtaining an electronic visa for citizens of Kazakhstan has been restored at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/.
Electronic tourist visa, electronic business visa, electronic medical visa, electronic medical visa for attendants and electronic visa for conference participants are available for obtaining on the website in the electronic visa category.
For other visa categories, you can apply at the counters of the Indian Embassy in Astana or the Indian Mission in Almaty.
Additional Information
Passengers arriving from Kazakhstan can use visa-free short-term entrance (30 days). However, passengers must receive a K-ETA approval. Apply online here. Passengers should apply K-ETA at least 72 hours before departure. Passengers 17 years of age or younger and passengers 65 years of age or older do not need K-ETA to enter Korea.
Passengers with diplomatic and official passports are exempt from K-ETA for entry into Korea.
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All passengers are required to fill in a compulsory Traveller Declaration form within 96 hours before the departure and arrival to the Republic of Maldives.
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Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
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Starting from 1 May 2025, Thailand will implement the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) to replace the traditional paper-based TM6 form.
Passengers are encouraged to complete the TDAC online before arrival to speed up immigration procedures and avoid delays.
The form is available in several languages, including English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, and can be accessed via the official website or QR code.
Due to the facility of the Phuket airport, transit/transfer passengers cannot stay at the airport for more than 8 hours. If the duration of the transit/transfer exceeds 8 hours, passengers and their baggage must be checked-in only in Phuket.
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Citizens of Kazakhstan can stay in the Kingdom of Thailand without a visa for 60 calendar days from the date of entry. The total number of days of stay of Kazakhstani citizens in the Kingdom within 180 days should not exceed 90 days. If it is necessary to stay in the territory of this country longer than this period of time, it is necessary to obtain a visa.
Prior to departure, passengers are strongly advised to have the following documents to enter Thailand:
- Hotel reservation for the duration of the stay;
- Return ticket.
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Vietnam bans e-cigarettes, imposes fines for tourists
Foreign tourists bringing e-cigarettes to Vietnam now face fines under new regulations banning their possession, sale, and use.
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Citizens of Kazakhstan can stay in Vietnam without a visa for up to 30 calendar days from the date of entry. To qualify for the visa exemption, passengers must provide proof of departure within this period, such as a return ticket.
The passport must be valid for at least six months from the arrival date. If a longer stay is required, a visa must be obtained before travel.
Prior to departure, passengers are strongly advised to have the following documents to enter Vietnam:
- Hotel reservation for the duration of the stay;
- Return ticket.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is regularly checked and updated by the Air Astana teams. However, as the country's regulations change frequently under unprecedented circumstances, Air Astana cannot guarantee the up-to-dateness of the information, and we cannot accept any responsibility that may arise from its use. We recommend you check the rules and conditions of the country you are going to from official government publications.