Kazakhstan Introduces QR Code Cards to Enhance Tourist Safety

Foreign visitors entering Kazakhstan will now receive a special card featuring a QR code that links to SafeTravel.kz, a multilingual platform designed to boost tourist safety and offer access to essential services.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched this initiative as part of broader efforts to improve security measures for foreign visitors, The Caspian Post reports, citing The Times of Central Asia.

Cards with QR codes are now being distributed at border checkpoints and airports, with the first set already in use at Kazakhstan’s international airport in Astana.

Through SafeTravel.kz, tourists can access:

• The “102” mobile app for instant contact with police, including an SOS function
• A memo on migration laws and entry requirements
• A city map with links to navigation and travel apps
• A list of official taxi and online transport services
• Information on telecommunications operators with links to their websites
• Emergency response guidelines for various incidents
• Contact details for ambulance, fire, and rescue services

Kazakhstan’s introduction of this QR-code security system aims to ensure a safer and more convenient experience for international travelers by providing quick access to emergency services and essential information.