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Kazakhstan

Қазақстан

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Visa-free stay (most nationalities)
Up to 30 days per visit, and no more than 90 days in any 180 days
Verified
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstanofficial
QazETA becomes mandatory
1 July 2027
Verified
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstanofficial

Exchange rate

The official rate, updated every night. Banks and exchange offices buy and sell close to it.

1 US dollar444.76tenge

  • 1 euro495.37
  • 1 Chinese yuan66.68
  • 1 Russian rouble5.37
Your dollars
US$104,448 tenge
US$5022,238 tenge
US$10044,476 tenge
Local banknotes
1,000 tengeUS$2.25
5,000 tengeUS$11.24
10,000 tengeUS$22.48
20,000 tengeUS$44.97

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  1. , KazakhstanUpdate

    Kazakhstan: QazETA checks begin at Aktau airport and four road crossings

    The first stage of QazETA began on 1 November 2026. Until 30 June 2027 the permit is voluntary but recommended, and nobody is refused entry only for not having it. In an official notice on 28 October, the Foreign Ministry confirmed the stage dates, the mandatory rule from 1 July 2027 and the zero fee.

    Read: Do I need QazETA to enter Kazakhstan?

  2. , KazakhstanRule change

    Kazakhstan: QazETA becomes mandatory on 1 July 2027, with checks starting from 1 November 2026

    According to news reports on Government Decree No. 890, published on 14 October, border points start checking QazETA in stages from 1 November 2026, but nobody is refused entry without it until 1 July 2027. The permit is reported to be free.

    Read: Do I need QazETA to enter Kazakhstan?

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