Kazakh Citizens Have Visa-Free Access to 41 Countries
Kazakh citizens have visa-free access to 41 countries, according to the Global Passport Power Rank, which placed Kazakhstan in 54th place among 199 countries, with a mobility score of 94.
Kazakhstan’s passport strength continues to improve, with access to 81 countries either visa-free or via visa-on-arrival, as the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reports. Agreements with six more countries are pending, and Georgia currently offers the longest visa-free stay of one year for Kazakh citizens. Kazakhstan’s efforts include recent agreements with Bangladesh, Seychelles, San Marino, China, and Vietnam, and negotiations with the EU to ease Schengen visa requirements.
In 2023, Kazakhstan saw a boost in inbound tourism, welcoming 9.2 million visitors, largely from new visa-free countries. Visitors from China surged from 18,000 in 2022 to 367,000 in 2023, while Indian tourist numbers tripled, highlighting the success of recent visa policy changes.
