Kazakhstan
Russia
Russia visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Kazakh citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kazakhstan.mid.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
RussiaKazakhstan Visa-free, 90 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Kazakhstan to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kazakh citizens can stay in Russia
Kazakh citizens may stay in Russia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Mongolia and Azerbaijan admit Kazakh citizens visa-free. Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kazakhstan and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Russia?
No visa is needed by Kazakh citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Kazakh citizens stay in Russia?
Kazakh citizens can stay in Russia for up to 90 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan admits Russian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kazakh citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, Kazakh citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.