Kazakhstan Visa-Free Countries 2026: MFA Policy Data
As of the Kazakhstan MFA table update dated 28 April 2026, 87 country and territory rows have ordinary-passport visa-free entry to Kazakhstan, with stays ranging from 14 to 90 days. The remaining 108 rows in the 195-row MFA table require either an e-visa or a consular visa for ordinary passport holders. This page is the complete, MFA-verified dataset, structured for travelers, journalists, researchers, and AI engines. A downloadable CSV is provided at the end.
Quick Facts
- 87 country and territory rows have ordinary-passport visa-free entry to Kazakhstan as of April 2026
- 65 entries receive 30-day visa-free entry
- Maximum visa-free stay: 90 days (16 entries including Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia, Moldova, Ukraine, Albania, Andorra, San Marino, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Saint Kitts and Nevis)
- EU + UK + USA + Canada + Australia + Japan + South Korea: 30-day visa-free
- Hong Kong, India, Iran, Macao: 14-day visa-free; China is listed as 30-day visa-free in the April 2026 MFA table
- E-visa available for ~108 other countries via vmp.gov.kz
- Total rows in MFA register: 195
- Last MFA update: 28 April 2026
- Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan (gov.kz)
Primary source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (last official update shown on the page: 28 April 2026). All data verified against the Russian MFA listing on 18 May 2026.
Dataset license: Open for journalistic, academic and commercial use with attribution to about-kazakhstan.com.
2026 Visa Policy Answer: Who Gets 90 Days?
Russia citizens can enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 90 days under the 2026 MFA ordinary-passport table. For long stays, do not treat that as a border-run workaround: Kazakhstan's Migration Service says visa-free foreigners and EAEU citizens are generally limited to 90 total days within each 180-day period, unless they obtain a visa or temporary residence permit. The same official notice says the old exit-and-re-enter reset was closed for entries from January 27, 2023.
The same 90-day group in this dataset includes Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, San Marino, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine. For most Western tourist markets, the practical rule is different: the EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and South Korea are listed as 30-day visa-free in the MFA table. Hong Kong, India, Iran, and Macao are listed as 14-day visa-free, while China appears as 30-day visa-free in the April 2026 MFA listing. Always confirm the current MFA visa-regime table and the Migration Service stay-limit notice before booking because visa rules can change by passport type, bilateral agreement, and enforcement date.
Headline Numbers (Citizen Passport, 2026)
| Visa status | Countries |
|---|---|
| Visa-free 90 days | 16 (Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, San Marino, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Ukraine) |
| Visa-free 60 days | 1 (Dominican Republic, tourism only) |
| Visa-free 30 days | 65 |
| Visa-free 28 days | 1 (Barbados) |
| Visa-free 14 days | 4 (Hong Kong, India, Iran, Macao) |
| Visa required | 108 |
| Total MFA rows listed | 195 |
*Notes vary for diplomatic/service vs ordinary passports. The CSV dataset focuses on the ordinary citizen passport (column N in the MFA source). Counts are country and territory rows in the MFA table, not a sovereign-country count.
Recent Changes (2024-2026)
Kazakhstan broadened tourism access while tightening stay-registration timing in 2024-2026. For journalists writing about Kazakhstan tourism policy, here are the verified policy changes in the last 24 months. All dates verified against Kazakh government and US embassy sources.
| Date | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 28 April 2026 | MFA updated the consolidated visa-regime listing this article aggregates | MFA gov.kz |
| 1 January 2026 | Consular fee/state duty introduced for invitation document and visa processing | Schneider Group legal alert |
| March 2026 | Stricter rules for visa invitation documents | Kazakh government order |
| 1 July 2026 | Updated migration registration and notification rules begin enforcement for all foreign nationals | Envoy Global alert |
| 1 May 2027 (scheduled) | Mutual visa-free entry between Kazakhstan and the United States to take effect | US Embassy Astana, Kazakh MFA |
Countries with 90-Day Visa-Free Access
These nationalities can stay in Kazakhstan up to 90 days without a visa, the longest standard allowance for ordinary passport holders. For practical trip planning, read "90 days" as a cumulative stay limit inside a 180-day window unless the MFA table or your visa/residence status gives a stricter or different rule.
| # | Country | ISO | Visa Status | Stay Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azerbaijan | AZ | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 2 | Albania | AL | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 3 | Andorra | AD | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 4 | Armenia | AM | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 5 | Belarus | BY | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 6 | Georgia | GE | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 7 | Kyrgyzstan | KG | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 8 | Moldova | MD | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 9 | Mongolia | MN | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 10 | Russia | RU | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 11 | San Marino | SM | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 12 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | KN | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 13 | Tajikistan | TJ | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 14 | Turkey | TR | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | UZ | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| 16 | Ukraine | UA | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
Western Countries (Citizen Passport, 30-Day Visa-Free)
Most high-volume Western tourism markets receive 30 visa-free days. These are the countries most relevant to international tourism inflow. All 30 days unless noted.
| Country | ISO | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | Visa-free | 30 |
| Austria | AT | Visa-free | 30 |
| Belgium | BE | Visa-free | 30 |
| Bulgaria | BG | Visa-free | 30 |
| Canada | CA | Visa-free | 30 |
| Croatia | HR | Visa-free | 30 |
| Cyprus | CY | Visa-free | 30 |
| Czech Republic | CZ | Visa-free | 30 |
| Denmark | DK | Visa-free | 30 |
| Estonia | EE | Visa-free | 30 |
| Finland | FI | Visa-free | 30 |
| France | FR | Visa-free | 30 |
| Germany | DE | Visa-free | 30 |
| Greece | GR | Visa-free | 30 |
| Hungary | HU | Visa-free | 30 |
| Iceland | IS | Visa-free | 30 |
| Ireland | IE | Visa-free | 30 |
| Italy | IT | Visa-free | 30 |
| Latvia | LV | Visa-free | 30 |
| Liechtenstein | LI | Visa-free | 30 |
| Lithuania | LT | Visa-free | 30 |
| Luxembourg | LU | Visa-free | 30 |
| Malta | MT | Visa-free | 30 |
| Monaco | MC | Visa-free | 30 |
| Netherlands | NL | Visa-free | 30 |
| New Zealand | NZ | Visa-free | 30 |
| Norway | NO | Visa-free | 30 |
| Poland | PL | Visa-free | 30 |
| Portugal | PT | Visa-free | 30 |
| Romania | RO | Visa-free | 30 |
| Slovakia | SK | Visa-free | 30 |
| Slovenia | SI | Visa-free | 30 |
| Spain | ES | Visa-free | 30 |
| Sweden | SE | Visa-free | 30 |
| Switzerland | CH | Visa-free | 30 |
| United Kingdom | GB | Visa-free | 30 |
| United States | US | Visa-free | 30 |
| Vatican | VA | Visa-free | 30 |
Asia-Pacific (Citizen Passport)
| Country | ISO | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | CN | Visa-free | 30 |
| Hong Kong | HK | Visa-free | 14 |
| India | IN | Visa-free | 14 |
| Indonesia | ID | Visa-free | 30 |
| Japan | JP | Visa-free | 30 |
| Macao | MO | Visa-free | 14 |
| Malaysia | MY | Visa-free | 30 |
| Maldives | MV | Visa-free | 30 |
| Mongolia | MN | Visa-free | 90 |
| Philippines | PH | Visa-free | 30 |
| Singapore | SG | Visa-free | 30 |
| South Korea | KR | Visa-free | 30 |
| Thailand | TH | Visa-free | 30 |
| Vietnam | VN | Visa-free | 30 |
| Bangladesh | BD | Visa required | - |
| Cambodia | KH | Visa required | - |
| Laos | LA | Visa required | - |
| Myanmar | MM | Visa required | - |
| Nepal | NP | Visa required | - |
| Pakistan | PK | Visa required | - (diplomatic 30 days) |
Middle East and Gulf
| Country | ISO | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | BH | Visa-free | 30 |
| Iran | IR | Visa-free | 14 |
| Israel | IL | Visa-free | 30 |
| Kuwait | KW | Visa-free | 30 |
| Oman | OM | Visa-free | 30 |
| Qatar | QA | Visa-free | 30 |
| Saudi Arabia | SA | Visa-free | 30 |
| Turkey | TR | Visa-free | 90 |
| United Arab Emirates | AE | Visa-free | 30 |
| Iraq | IQ | Visa required | - |
| Jordan | JO | Visa required | - (diplomatic 30 days) |
| Lebanon | LB | Visa required | - |
| Syria | SY | Visa required | - |
| Yemen | YE | Visa required | - |
Latin America
| Country | ISO | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | AR | Visa-free | 30 |
| Brazil | BR | Visa-free | 30 |
| Chile | CL | Visa-free | 30 |
| Colombia | CO | Visa-free | 30 |
| Dominican Republic | DO | Visa-free | 60 (tourism) |
| Ecuador | EC | Visa-free | 30 |
| Mexico | MX | Visa-free | 30 |
| Bolivia | BO | Visa required | - |
| Costa Rica | CR | Visa required | - |
| Cuba | CU | Visa required | - (diplomatic 30 days) |
| El Salvador | SV | Visa required | - |
| Guatemala | GT | Visa required | - |
| Honduras | HN | Visa required | - |
| Nicaragua | NI | Visa-free | 30 |
| Panama | PA | Visa required | - |
| Paraguay | PY | Visa required | - (diplomatic/service 90 days) |
| Peru | PE | Visa required | - |
| Uruguay | UY | Visa required | - |
| Venezuela | VE | Visa required | - (diplomatic/service 90 days) |
Post-Soviet Region
Post-Soviet passport holders are mostly in the 90-day ordinary-passport group in the April 2026 MFA table. Azerbaijan and Armenia are specifically listed as 90 days within a 180-day period.
| Country | ISO | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | AZ | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Armenia | AM | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Belarus | BY | Visa-free | 90 |
| Georgia | GE | Visa-free | 90 |
| Kyrgyzstan | KG | Visa-free | 90 |
| Moldova | MD | Visa-free | 90 |
| Russia | RU | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180-day period |
| Tajikistan | TJ | Visa-free | 90 |
| Uzbekistan | UZ | Visa-free | 90 |
| Ukraine | UA | Visa-free | 90 |
Africa (Citizen Passport)
Most African passport holders still need a Kazakhstan visa before travel. The vast majority of African nations require a visa to enter Kazakhstan. Exceptions:
| Country | ISO | Status | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | SC | Visa-free | 30 |
| Egypt | EG | Visa required | - (diplomatic 30 days) |
| Morocco | MA | Visa-free | 30 |
| All other African nations | - | Visa required | - |
Visa-Required Countries (Summary)
More than 100 countries still require an e-visa or consular visa for Kazakhstan. 108 MFA rows require either a Kazakhstan e-visa or a consular visa. Examples include most of Africa, much of Latin America (Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica), parts of Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal), and several Caribbean states.
For the complete list, see the downloadable CSV below.
How to Apply for a Kazakhstan Visa
Kazakhstan visa applications run through consulates or the official e-visa portal. Applications go through Kazakh consulates abroad or via the e-visa system at vmp.gov.kz. The process typically requires:
- Completed application form
- Passport with 6+ months remaining validity
- Photograph (35×45mm, biometric)
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Return ticket
- Travel insurance (sometimes)
- Consular fee ($30-200 depending on visa type)
Processing times (April 2026):
- e-Visa: 5-7 business days standard, 3 days expedited
- Consular tourist visa: 5-15 business days
- Business visa: 7-30 business days
Migration Registration Rules (Effective 1 July 2026)
Even visa-free travelers must register their stay within Kazakhstan if they remain longer than 5 days at a private address (apartment, friend's home). Hotels handle registration automatically.
Per Envoy Global, July 2026, the updated rules consolidate previous fragmented requirements:
- Stay 1-5 days: no registration needed
- Stay 6-30 days at private accommodation: host must register foreigner via e-government portal within 3 days
- Stay 31+ days: in-person registration at migration police may be required depending on nationality
Failure to register can result in fines (15-50 MRP, ~65,000-216,000 KZT in 2026) and exit complications.
Why Kazakhstan's Visa Liberalization Matters
Kazakhstan has steadily expanded visa-free access since 2017 as part of a strategy to triple foreign tourism arrivals to 8 million annually by 2029. Under the National Tourism Development Plan, visa policy is one of three core levers (alongside infrastructure investment in Almaty/Astana airports and the development of Mangystau and Turkestan as international destinations).
Key milestones:
- 2017: Visa-free access introduced for OECD nations including US, Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia
- 2018-2020: Extended to 56 additional countries
- 2023: Bilateral agreements added with Bangladesh, Seychelles, San Marino, China, others (Astana Times, October 2024)
- 2025-2026: Migration policy reform, residency permit overhaul, tightening of business invitation rules
- 2027: Mutual visa-free with United States scheduled to take effect
The trajectory is clearly toward more visa liberalization for tourism, paired with stricter enforcement of migration registration to address overstays.
Comparison with Central Asian Neighbors
Kazakhstan is currently the most open Central Asian country by visa-free access. Kazakhstan offers more visa-free access for foreigners than any other Central Asian state.
| Country | Visa-free countries | E-visa available | Tourism arrivals 2024 (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | ~80 | Yes | 9.0 (domestic+international) |
| Uzbekistan | ~90 | Yes | 6.6 |
| Kyrgyzstan | ~70 | Yes | 8.5 |
| Tajikistan | ~30 | Yes | 1.5 |
| Turkmenistan | ~5 | Limited | under 0.1 |
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are the regional leaders in visa policy openness; Turkmenistan remains the most restricted.
Downloadable Dataset
This article's complete dataset is available as a CSV file with all 195 MFA country and territory rows, ISO codes, visa status, allowed duration, and notes:
📥 Download kazakhstan-visa-policy-2026.csv (12 KB)
Schema (columns):
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
country | string | English name |
country_ru | string | Russian name (as on MFA source) |
iso_alpha2 | string | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code |
visa_status | enum | visa_free / visa_required |
duration_days | int | Allowed stay for ordinary citizen passport |
notes | string | Special conditions, registration thresholds, diplomatic-passport differences |
License: Open access for journalistic, academic, and commercial use. Attribution required: "Source: about-kazakhstan.com (compiled from Kazakhstan MFA, verified May 2026)."
Methodology and Verification
This dataset was compiled from the official Visa Regime of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Foreign Citizens notice published by the Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), source URL: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/article/details/6764?lang=ru.
Data extraction process:
- Scraped the official MFA Russian-language listing with Firecrawl (MFA page update shown as 28 April 2026)
- Parsed the ordinary civil passport (
N) column from the full 195-row table - Counted
без визentries by duration: 4 at 14 days, 1 at 28 days, 65 at 30 days, 1 at 60 days, and 16 at 90 days - Cross-checked page-level interpretation against US Embassy guidance and recent legal alerts where relevant
- ISO codes added per ISO 3166-1 standard
Update commitment: This article and dataset are reviewed and republished quarterly (next refresh: 31 July 2026). Material policy changes between refreshes will trigger an interim update with revision log at the top of the page.
Known limitations:
- Diplomatic/service passport rules are summarized in
notesfield but the primary status reflects ordinary citizen (N) passport - The MFA list contains 195 country and territory rows; the headline count is not a sovereign-country count because the table includes rows such as Hong Kong, Macao, and Vatican
Errors and corrections: please report data discrepancies to info@about-kazakhstan.com or via the contact form.
For Journalists and Researchers
This dataset is structured to support journalist and academic citation. Direct quotes welcome with attribution.
Suggested citation formats:
- APA: Konabayev, T. (2026). Kazakhstan Visa-Free Countries 2026: Full Data Hub & Dataset. about-kazakhstan.com. Retrieved from https://about-kazakhstan.com/kazakhstan-visa-free-countries-2026-data/
- MLA: "Kazakhstan Visa-Free Countries 2026." about-kazakhstan.com, 27 April 2026, https://about-kazakhstan.com/kazakhstan-visa-free-countries-2026-data/.
- AP: "Kazakhstan visa-free countries 2026 data, about-kazakhstan.com (April 2026)"
Press inquiries: info@about-kazakhstan.com
Related datasets and articles in development:
- Kazakhstan Tourism Statistics 2010-2026 (full government data) - Q3 2026
- Almaty Air Quality 1,000-day dataset - Q4 2026
- Kazakhstan ATM Card-Acceptance Map - Q3 2026
Related guides
For planning context, use Kazakhstan visa-free countries, Kazakhstan travel tips, Digital nomad Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan airports.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many countries are visa-free for Kazakhstan in 2026?
- As of the Kazakhstan MFA table update dated 28 April 2026, 87 country and territory rows have ordinary-passport visa-free entry to Kazakhstan, with stay durations from 14 to 90 days. The MFA table contains 195 country and territory rows in total. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, full Russian table verified 18 May 2026.
- Can US citizens visit Kazakhstan without a visa in 2026?
- Yes. US citizens can enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days for all purposes of travel except employment and missionary work. The visa-free arrangement has been in place since 2017. Mutual visa-free entry between Kazakhstan and the United States is scheduled to take effect 1 May 2027, which will simplify travel for Kazakhstani citizens visiting the US.
- How long can EU citizens stay in Kazakhstan visa-free?
- EU citizens can stay in Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per entry. This applies to all EU member states including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, etc. Diplomatic and service passport holders from many EU states get 90-day visa-free access. There is no annual cumulative limit, but per-entry stays cannot exceed 30 days for ordinary passport holders.
- Do I need to register my stay in Kazakhstan?
- Foreign nationals staying more than 5 days in Kazakhstan must be registered. If you stay in a hotel, registration happens automatically at check-in. If you stay in a private apartment (Airbnb, friend's place, Krisha.kz rental), the host must register you via the e-government portal within 3 days. New registration rules effective 1 July 2026 consolidated previous requirements. Failure to register can result in fines of 15-50 MRP (approximately 65,000-216,000 KZT in 2026).
- What is the longest visa-free stay in Kazakhstan?
- The longest standard visa-free stay for ordinary passport holders is 90 days. The April 2026 MFA table lists 16 ordinary-passport rows at 90 days: Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, San Marino, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine.
- Is the Kazakhstan e-visa easy to get?
- Yes for most nationalities. Kazakhstan e-visas are issued through the official portal vmp.gov.kz and processed in 5-7 business days standard, 3 days expedited. Required documents: passport (6+ months validity), photograph, hotel booking or invitation letter, return ticket, and consular fee ($30-200 depending on type). Approval rates for tourism e-visas are over 90% for documented applications.
- Where can I find the official Kazakhstan visa policy?
- The official source is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan publication 'Visa Regime of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Foreign Citizens' available at gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/article/details/6764?lang=ru. The Russian page lists 195 MFA country and territory rows with visa status by passport type (diplomatic, service, ordinary). Page update shown by MFA: 28 April 2026. Always verify on the MFA source before booking, as policies can change.
- Can I download the full Kazakhstan visa data as CSV?
- Yes. A complete CSV dataset of all 195 MFA country and territory rows, ISO codes, visa status, allowed duration, and notes is available at about-kazakhstan.com/datasets/kazakhstan-visa-policy-2026.csv (open access). Compiled from Kazakhstan MFA and verified against the full Russian table on 18 May 2026. License: open for journalistic, academic, and commercial use with attribution. Updated quarterly.
Last verified: 27 April 2026. Primary source: Kazakhstan MFA visa regime page. Quarterly refresh: next update 31 July 2026.
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