Kazakhstan's Foreign Office has officially released the complete list of 48 countries whose citizens are permitted to enter and exit the country without a visa in 2026, provided their stay does not exceed 30 calendar days from the moment they cross the Kazakhstani border. The announcement was made on the official visa and migration portal, detailing the policy that applies to holders of ordinary passports from nations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania.
Full List of 48 Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Travel to Kazakhstan
The following countries are covered under the visa-free arrangement with Kazakhstan: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece (Hellenic Republic), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea (Republic of Korea), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Finland (Federal Republic), Kazakhstan (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg listed separately), and Estonia.
Passport Requirements for Visa-Free Entry
Beyond national eligibility, travellers must ensure their passport meets strict conditions to benefit from the arrangement. The document must be free of any marks, erasures, corrections, torn pages, or embroidered pages that could raise doubts about its authenticity or ownership. Passports must contain at least two blank pages reserved for visa stamps, with the exception of individuals who have been issued a visa specifically to depart Kazakhstani territory. The document's validity must not expire earlier than three months after the expiry date of any requested visa, again with the same departure-visa exception applying. Passports that carry marks indicating a previous extension of their validity period are also not accepted under the scheme.
30-Day Limit and Border Crossing Rules
The 30-day limit runs from the moment a traveller physically crosses the Kazakhstani state border, and the conditions apply equally upon entry and exit. According to the Foreign Office, the visa-free arrangement caps eligible travellers at a maximum of 30 calendar days per visit from the point of crossing the border. The policy aims to facilitate tourism and business travel while maintaining border security.
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In a related story, Legit.ng reported how Kazakhstan's leader emerged from his predecessor's shadow and consolidated power. Previously, Kazakhstan's president ordered a snap election months ahead of schedule, proposing snap parliamentary elections in the first half of 2023 after a political crisis that left more than 200 people dead. A presidential vote was due in 2024 and parliamentary elections in 2025.
