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Kazakhstan passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Kazakhstan passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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42Visa-free
32eVisa
36Visa on arrival
88Visa required

Kazakhstan passport at a glance

With a Kazakhstan passport you can enter 42 destinations visa-free and 36 with a visa on arrival, so 78 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 32 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 88 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Kazakhstan

Do Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Kazakhstan passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (30 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Kazakhstan passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa4162014
Asia1913711
Europe60039
North America82310
Oceania1427
South America4107

Longest visa-free stays

Where Kazakhstan passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 42
eVisa 32
Visa on arrival 36
Visa required 88

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kazakhstan passport holders visit without a visa?

Kazakhstan passport holders can visit 42 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina and others. Adding the 36 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 78 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Kazakhstan passport holders?

36 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Kazakhstan passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Kazakhstan passport holders travel with an eVisa?

32 destinations let Kazakhstan passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Singapore, South Korea, Kenya, Australia, India, Bahamas, Benin, Bhutan and others.

Do Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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