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Kazakhstan visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kazakh citizens travelling to Japan
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Travel advice for Kazakhstan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Japan to Kazakhstan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kazakhstan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kazakhstan (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kazakhstan (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Japanese citizens can stay in Kazakhstan
Japanese citizens may stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan admit Japanese citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kazakh citizens travelling to Japan
Kazakh citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Kazakhstan?
Japanese citizens can stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Japan?
Kazakh citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Can Japanese citizens enter Kazakhstan visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Kazakhstan without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.