Uzbek citizens will need ETA to enter Kazakhstan from July 1, 2027

Kazakhstan will require Uzbek citizens to obtain an ETA electronic permit for visa-free entry from July 1, 2027. Applications must be submitted through the QazETA app at least 72 hours before travel. The ETA does not cancel the visa-free regime and does not guarantee entry; the final decision rests with Kazakhstan's border authorities.

The transition starts on November 1, 2026, at Aktau airport and several road checkpoints. Astana and Almaty airports follow on January 1, 2027, and the remaining checkpoints on March 1, 2027. A transition period runs until June 30, 2027. Children under 16 and people aged 65 and over are exempt, as are holders of a valid Kazakh visa or residence permit and transit passengers who do not pass through border control.

Visa-free stays are limited to 30 calendar days per trip and 90 days within any 180-day period. The ETA is valid for 180 days but does not extend the permitted stay. Travelers may use a biometric passport or a foreign travel passport, and QazETA applications require a passport valid for at least six months.