Kazakhstan
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Kazakhstan鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Kazakhstan set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the聽.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Kazakhstan, your passport must be valid for at least 30 days from the date you arrive and have at least one blank page.听
If you have a visa for Kazakhstan, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 3 months after your visa鈥檚 expiry date.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements.听Renew your passport聽if you need to.听
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.听
Dual nationality
Kazakhstan does not recognise dual nationality. If you are found to have a Kazakh passport and another passport, you will be fined and your Kazakh citizenship will be withdrawn.
Visa requirements
You can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days for business or tourism. You can make as many visa-free visits as you like, but you must not stay more than 90 days without a visa in any 180-day period.
To stay longer, to work or study or for other reasons, you must meet the Kazakh government鈥檚 entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the聽. Also see聽.听
You can apply for a visa from the聽. Check the validity dates of your visa and any restrictions before you travel.
British nationals aged 17 or over who apply for a visa or residency must submit biometrics (fingerprints) as part of the application process.
Registering with the authorities
Your hotel or the person hosting you must . They must do this within 3 working days of your arrival in Kazakhstan.听
Travelling overland between Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus
Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus are in a single customs union. If you want to travel overland in your own vehicle between these countries, make sure your customs declaration and temporary import licence聽are valid for your whole stay in all 3 countries. You can extend the import licence for up to one year by contacting the customs authorities in any of the countries.
See Russia travel advice and Belarus travel advice.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Kazakhstan, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .
Customs rules
There are strict rules about聽. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking money into Kazakhstan
There are limits on聽聽to Kazakhstan or take with you when you leave. Contact the聽聽if you have specific questions.