Kazakhstan Travel Advice

Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.

You can access the FCDO advice for Kazakhstan please read the FCDO advice available here https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kazakhstan

Entry Requirements

Visa requirements

• UK nationals no longer need a visa to enter Kazakhstan for up to 30 days within a 180-day period, unless they are residents. Proof of an onward or return journey is strongly advised. If you need a visa, make sure you have the right visa for the purpose of your travel. Contact your nearest Kazakh Embassy for further information.

Registration

• Since 10 January 2020, it has been the responsibility of the host person or hotel to notify immigration authorities of a foreigner’s arrival within three working days. This should be made on the Visa and Migration portal or in writing to the Migration Service.

Passport validity

• Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of three months beyond the expiry date of your visa and have at least one blank page for your visa.

Dual nationality

• Dual nationality is not recognised in Kazakhstan. If you enter on a Kazakh passport and also hold British nationality, the British Embassy can only provide very limited consular assistance.

UK Emergency Travel Documents:

• UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are accepted for entry, airside transit, and exit from Kazakhstan.

Entry Requirements for Children

• There are no specific requirements for children and young people.

COVID-19

• Fully vaccinated travellers: All COVID-19 related restrictions, including PCR testing and vaccination certificates, have been lifted. Proof of vaccination status is not required when travelling to Kazakhstan.
• Not fully vaccinated travellers: The PCR certificate requirement for entry into Kazakhstan has been removed. No quarantine is required when arriving in Kazakhstan for travelers from the UK.
• Travellers who had COVID-19 in the past year: From 8 June 2022, travelers do not need to show proof of vaccination, proof of having had COVID-19 in the past, or a PCR certificate for entry into Kazakhstan.

Customs

• The Government of Kazakhstan imposes limits on how much foreign currency can be imported or exported, and certain goods are subject to custom regulations. For further information, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan website.

Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements

• Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.

Irish Passport Holders

Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice