Kazakhstan
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Kazakhstan’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Most visits to Kazakhstan are trouble-free, but crime against foreigners does sometimes occur. See Crime
Visas for most UK Nationals are not needed to enter Kazakhstan. See Visas
You must carry your original passport at all times. See Local laws and customs
Terrorist attacks in Kazakhstan cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2025-06-04 17:07
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-18 16:42
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-04-08 11:34
Information about recent flooding in Western and Northern Kazakhstan (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-18 12:31
Updated information on visa requirements for British nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-11-27 13:28
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:33
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-02 10:41
information following the lifting of all COVID-19 restrictions in Kazakhstan (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-09-30 13:29
Updated information that visitors are strongly advised to have proof of either an onward or return journey as visa-free entry is for 30 days. and the country’s capital name change (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-09-05 09:57
Addition of information on checking the UK Air Safety List when flying with foreign air carriers (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2022-06-08 17:27
Updated information on the lifting of COVID-19 entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-19 16:43
Updated with information in Air Travel about how UK sanctions affect purchases of flight tickets on Russian owned airlines (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-05-16 16:47
Update to information on proving your vaccination status (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-04 16:14
Update to information on the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions and the removal of information on unrest in Almaty (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Terrorism’ pages)
2022-02-28 11:26
Updated information (’Local Travel’, ‘Air Travel’ and ‘Entry requirements’)