Kazakhstan Visa-Free Countries 2026: Full Data Hub & Dataset

As of 27 April 2026, citizens of 81 countries can enter Kazakhstan visa-free for tourism, with stay durations ranging from 14 to 90 days based on bilateral agreements. Another 6 post-Soviet countries (Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan) enjoy unlimited visa-free entry under regional agreements. The remaining ~108 countries require either an e-visa or a consular visa to enter Kazakhstan. 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

• 81 countries have visa-free entry to Kazakhstan as of April 2026
• 6 CIS countries (Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan) have unlimited stay with registration
• Maximum visa-free stay: 90 days (11 countries including Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia, Moldova, Ukraine, Albania, Andorra, San Marino)
• EU + UK + USA + Canada + Australia + Japan + South Korea: 30-day visa-free
• China, India, Hong Kong, Iran, Macao: 14-day visa-free
• E-visa available for ~108 other countries via vmp.gov.kz
• Total countries in MFA register: 196
• Last MFA update: 27 May 2025
• Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan (gov.kz)

Primary source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (last official update: 27 May 2025). All data verified against MFA listing on 27 April 2026.

Dataset license: Open for journalistic, academic and commercial use with attribution to about-kazakhstan.com.

Headline Numbers (Citizen Passport, 2026)

Visa status	Countries
Visa-free 90 days	11 (Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, San Marino, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka diplomatic only*, Ukraine)
Visa-free 60 days	1 (Dominican Republic, tourism only)
Visa-free 30 days	63
Visa-free 14 days	5 (China, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Macao)
Visa-free with registration	6 (Russia 90d+reg, Belarus 90d+reg, Kyrgyzstan 90d+reg, Uzbekistan 30d+reg, Tajikistan 30d+reg, Azerbaijan 30d+reg)
Visa required	~108
Total countries listed	196

*Notes vary for diplomatic/service vs ordinary passports. The CSV dataset distinguishes all three. This article focuses on the ordinary citizen passport (column N in MFA source).

Recent Changes (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
27 May 2025	MFA issued 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

Top 11 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.

#	Country	ISO	Visa Status	Stay Duration
1	Albania	AL	Visa-free	90 days
2	Andorra	AD	Visa-free	90 days
3	Armenia	AM	Visa-free	90 days
4	Georgia	GE	Visa-free	90 days
5	Moldova	MD	Visa-free	90 days
6	Mongolia	MN	Visa-free	90 days
7	Russia	RU	Visa-free	90 days
8	San Marino	SM	Visa-free	90 days
9	Saint Kitts and Nevis	KN	Visa-free	90 days
10	Ukraine	UA	Visa-free	90 days
11	United Nations	(UN)	Visa-free	30 days (note: special document)

Western Countries (Citizen Passport, 30-Day Visa-Free)

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	14
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	30
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 (Special Status)

These countries enjoy effectively unlimited visa-free access under regional bilateral agreements, with mandatory migration registration after defined thresholds.

Country	ISO	Status	Registration threshold
Russia	RU	Visa-free unlimited	90 days
Belarus	BY	Visa-free unlimited	90 days
Kyrgyzstan	KG	Visa-free unlimited	90 days
Uzbekistan	UZ	Visa-free unlimited	30 days
Tajikistan	TJ	Visa-free unlimited	30 days
Azerbaijan	AZ	Visa-free unlimited	30 days

Africa (Citizen Passport)

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 required	— (diplomatic/service 30 days)
All other African nations	—	Visa required	—

Visa-Required Countries (Summary)

108+ countries 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

Applications go through Kazakh consulates abroad or via the e-visa system at vmp.gov.kz. The process typically requires:

1. Completed application form
2. Passport with 6+ months remaining validity
3. Photograph (35×45mm, biometric)
4. Hotel booking or invitation letter
5. Return ticket
6. Travel insurance (sometimes)
7. 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 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 196 countries, 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 / “unlimited”	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 April 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:

1. Scraped official MFA Russian-language listing (last updated by MFA on 27 May 2025)
2. Cross-referenced against MFA English-language listing
3. Validated against IATA Travel Centre, Wikipedia Visa Requirements for Kazakhstan, and US Embassy guidance
4. Recent changes identified via Astana Times, Envoy Global, Schneider Group legal alerts (2024-2026)
5. 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:

• Some MFA notations contain ambiguity (“registration required after X days”) that this dataset interprets as “unlimited stay subject to registration”
• Diplomatic/service passport rules are summarized in notes field but the primary status reflects ordinary citizen (N) passport
• The MFA list contains 196 entries including the United Nations passport — actual sovereign nation count is 195

Errors and corrections: please report data discrepancies to info@konabayev.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@konabayev.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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries are visa-free for Kazakhstan in 2026?

As of April 2026, citizens of 81 countries can enter Kazakhstan visa-free for tourism, with stay durations from 14 to 90 days based on bilateral agreements. An additional 6 post-Soviet countries (Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan) have unlimited visa-free access subject to migration registration. Total countries listed in Kazakhstan MFA visa policy: 196. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, last verified 27 April 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, available to citizens of 11 countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, San Marino, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ukraine, plus the special UN passport. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan can stay unlimited time under regional agreements but must register their stay after 30 or 90 days depending on the country.

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 in Russian and English. The page lists all 196 countries with their visa status by passport type (diplomatic, service, ordinary). Last update: 27 May 2025. 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 196 countries, ISO codes, visa status, allowed duration, and notes is available at about-kazakhstan.com/datasets/kazakhstan-visa-policy-2026.csv (12 KB, open access). Compiled from Kazakhstan MFA verified April 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.