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Kazakhstan visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Kazakhstan? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Central Asia | Continent: Asia

81Visa-free

99eVisa

0Visa on arrival

18Visa required

Kazakhstan entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 81 can enter Kazakhstan visa-free (most commonly for up to 30 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 99 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 18 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

81 of 198 passports can travel to Kazakhstan without arranging anything before departure.

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Kazakhstan entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Kazakhstan
United States of America	Visa-free (30 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (30 days)
Canada	Visa-free (30 days)
Australia	Visa-free (30 days)
Germany	Visa-free (30 days)
France	Visa-free (30 days)
India	Visa-free (14 days)
China	Visa-free (30 days)
Nigeria	eVisa
South Africa	eVisa
Brazil	Visa-free (30 days)
Philippines	Visa-free (30 days)

Kazakhstan visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Kazakhstan.

Passport region	Visa-free	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	1	46	7
Asia	30	11	9
Europe	40	4	1
North America	3	20	0
Oceania	2	11	1
South America	5	7	0

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 81

Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Argentina30 days
Armenia90 days
Australia30 days
Austria30 days
Azerbaijan30 days
Bahrain30 days
Belarus90 days
Belgium30 days
Brazil30 days
Bulgaria30 days
Canada30 days
Chile30 days
China30 days
Colombia30 days
Croatia30 days
Cyprus30 days
Czechia30 days
Denmark30 days
Ecuador30 days
Estonia30 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
Georgia90 days
Germany30 days
Greece30 days
Hong Kong14 days
Hungary30 days
Iceland30 days
India14 days
Indonesia30 days
Iran14 days
Ireland30 days
Israel30 days
Italy30 days
Japan30 days
Kuwait30 days
Kyrgyzstan90 days
Latvia30 days
Liechtenstein30 days
Lithuania30 days
Luxembourg30 days
Macau14 days
Malaysia30 days
Maldives30 days
Malta30 days
Mexico30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia90 days
Netherlands30 days
New Zealand30 days
Norway30 days
Oman30 days
Philippines30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Qatar30 days
Romania30 days
Russia90 days
Saudi Arabia30 days
Serbia30 days
Seychelles30 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia30 days
Slovenia30 days
South Korea30 days
Spain30 days
Sweden30 days
Switzerland30 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand30 days
Turkey30 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
United Kingdom30 days
United States of America30 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vatican City30 days
Vietnam30 days

eVisa 99

Visa required 18

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Kazakhstan?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 81 can enter visa-free, 99 need an eVisa and 18 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Kazakhstan without a visa?

81 passports have visa-free access to Kazakhstan, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and others. The most common visa-free stay is 30 days.

Does Kazakhstan offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Kazakhstan. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Kazakhstan eVisa online?

99 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Kazakhstan. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 30 can enter Kazakhstan visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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