Entry and Stay Requirements in Kazakhstan: what actually matters to know
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riskFor Russian citizens staying in Kazakhstan, there's a 30-day period without mandatory registration.
Beyond 30 days, registration may be required under new regulations, though the system and enforcement are currently inconsistent. Exceeding this period without registration can lead to fines (up to 25 MRР, approximately 108,125 tenge) or expulsion. Voluntary reporting to the migration service is advised to mitigate penalties, potentially resulting in a fine rather than expulsion.
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ruleFor Russian citizens transiting through Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan by car, no additional documents or registrations beyond standard entry requirements have changed as of July 1st.
Standard travel regulations apply.
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riskCitizens of the Russian Federation can travel to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan using a domestic internal passport under EAEU agreements.
However, border guards retain discretionary authority to deny entry based on document condition or suspicion. It is highly recommended to use international biometric passports (zagranpassport) to avoid complications. Traveling from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan with a domestic passport may be scrutinized as third-party transit. Minors under 14 should ideally have their own passport, although a birth certificate with citizenship proof is technically permissible for certain border crossings.
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ruleUnder the 90/180 visa-free rule for Russian citizens in Kazakhstan, the 90-day limit is calculated based on a rolling period of 6 months from the date of the first entry.