Kazakhstan will make the QazETA electronic permit mandatory for visa-free foreigners from July 1, 2027
The Government of Kazakhstan has approved new rules for the entry, stay and exit of foreigners. The QazETA electronic permit is introduced from October 24, 2026, and becomes mandatory from July 1, 2027. The document is issued free of charge at least 72 hours before the trip and is valid for 180 days. The requirement applies to citizens of EAEU countries, visa-free states, as well as India, Iran and Turkey; a number of categories are exempt.
Otabek Yusupov