Russia
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for 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 gov.kz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kazakh citizens travelling to Russia
KazakhstanRussia Visa-free, 90 days Russia visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
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 Russia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Kazakhstan
Russian citizens may stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s neighbours for Russian citizens
China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan admit Russian citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kazakh citizens travelling to Russia
Kazakh citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Kazakhstan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Russian citizens can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Kazakhstan?
Russian citizens can stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Russia?
Kazakh citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Russian citizens enter Kazakhstan visa-free?
Yes, Russian citizens can enter Kazakhstan 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.