Foreign residents are enjoying relaxed stay regulations in Kazakhstan, as the country introduces innovative tourist services.
In 2025, Kazakhstan has rolled out a series of new tourist services and QR code safety measures to enhance the experience for foreign visitors.
One of the key changes is the expansion of visa-free travel. Citizens from 56 countries can now visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days per visit, with a total limit of 90 days within any 180-day period. Notable exceptions include a 14-day limit for Iran and India, and a 90-day limit for Turkey [1][4].
Eased stay registration rules have also been implemented. Foreign visitors staying up to 30 days no longer need temporary registration. For longer stays, the host party is responsible for completing the process for a temporary residence permit via the visa and migration portal within three working days [3].
To further ensure tourist safety, special tourist cards featuring a QR code have been introduced. When scanned, these cards direct users to the SAFETRAVEL.KZ portal, which provides comprehensive safety information, including how to contact police, mobile services, taxi information, and other relevant services. The portal supports Kazakh, Russian, English, and Chinese languages [3].
The government is also advancing tourism infrastructure by deploying AI-powered super apps for booking and navigation and improving cross-border rail connections to ease travel across Central Asia [2].
These measures aim to simplify entry and stay formalities, enhance safety for foreigners, and improve the overall tourist experience in Kazakhstan, aligning with the goal to significantly grow tourism by 2029 [2][3].
It's important to note that Kazakh citizens who acquire citizenship of another country must register the loss of citizenship, surrender their Kazakhstan passport within 30 days, and register at their place of residence if they retain their Kazakh citizenship [5][6]. Missing the deadlines for obtaining a temporary residence permit in Kazakhstan may result in administrative liability [7].
Visitors can access the SAFETRAVEL.KZ portal to find more information about safety measures, contacting the police, mobile communications, taxis, and other services [3]. Scanning the QR code on the tourist card will direct users directly to this portal.
With these new measures in place, Kazakhstan is poised to offer a more streamlined and safe experience for tourists, making it an attractive destination for travel in the coming years.
[1] [Visa-free travel expansion source] [2] [Digital service enhancements source] [3] [SAFETRAVEL.KZ portal source] [4] [Visa-free travel exceptions source] [5] [Kazakh citizenship loss registration source] [6] [Kazakh citizenship surrender source] [7] [Administrative liability source]
Embarking on a trip to Kazakhstan in 2025, travelers from 56 countries can now enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay, while experiencing an improved lifestyle by leveraging new tourist services, including the use of a special tourist card featuring a QR code that provides comprehensive safety information. This streamlined travel experience is part of Kazakhstan's goal to significantly grow tourism by 2029.
