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Reminder for foreign visitors

What does a foreign tourist need to know when entering Kazakhstan?

Foreign citizens can enter the Republic of Kazakhstan with valid foreign passports or documents replacing them if they have valid RK visas unless a different procedure is established by agreement with the relevant country.

Any foreign citizens should inform the migration service about their arrival when entering Kazakhstan within three days. Notification is required in all cases, regardless of the order of entry - with a visa or within the framework of a visa-free regime.

To find out more about how to submit a notification, use: the link.

Visa

Foreigners from 54 countries do not require visas to enter Kazakhstan for tourism, guest, and business visits.

Visa-free entry allows you to stay and move freely throughout the country for 30 calendar days. To do so, you just need to have a valid passport with you.

Remember: the total period of stay in Kazakhstan shouldn’t exceed 90 calendar days during each 180 days, but not more than 120 days within one calendar year. For a long-term stay, you need to apply for the appropriate visa.

To find out more about whether you need a visa or not, use the link.

Currency

The official currency in Kazakhstan is Tenge (KZT).

You can exchange US dollars, Euros, and Rubles for tenge in any exchange office operating at banks or separately. Banks in Kazakhstan are open weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm. Freestanding exchange offices are open from early morning until late night. You can find them at airports, train stations, large shopping centers, and city streets.

Emergency calls:

• 101 - fire department
• 102 - police
• 103 - emergency or ambulance
• 112 - rescue service