Kazakhstan Makes Travel Easier for Foreigners with New Services

Representatives of the Migration Service of the East Kazakhstan Region’s police department have announced that Kazakhstan simplified stay conditions for foreign nationals and introduced new services aimed at tourists.

Under the updated regulations, temporary registration is no longer necessary for foreigners staying in the country for up to 30 days, The Caspian Post informs, citing Kazakh media.

For longer stays, a temporary residence permit must be obtained, with the host responsible for completing the procedure within three working days via the visa and migration portal. Failure to meet the deadlines carries administrative liability.

Currently, citizens of 85 countries can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days - 51 under a unilateral regime and 34 through bilateral agreements.

To improve tourist safety, special cards with QR codes have been introduced.

“When scanned, the user is directed to the SAFETRAVEL.KZ portal, which provides information on safety measures, contacting the police, mobile communications, taxis, and other services. The portal is available in Kazakh, Russian, English, and Chinese,” said a migration service representative.

So far this year, 8,700 foreign nationals have visited the East Kazakhstan Region.

The migration service also reminded that Kazakh citizens who acquire citizenship of another country must surrender their Kazakhstan passport within 30 days, register the loss of citizenship, and complete registration at their place of residence.