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Kazakhstan arrival card: do you need one?

Kazakhstan

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Kazakhstan doesn't ask for an online arrival form.

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Visa-free visitors are recommended to get a QazETA electronic travel authorisation at least 72 hours before travel; UK travel advice says it is expected to become mandatory for visa-free travellers from November 2026. It is an authorisation, not an arrival form. The hotel or host registers your arrival within three working days.

Checked 27 October 2026. Sources:

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Kazakhstan?
No. Kazakhstan doesn't ask visitors to fill in an online arrival form (also called an entry form, immigration card or landing card) before they travel. Visa-free visitors are recommended to get a QazETA electronic travel authorisation at least 72 hours before travel; UK travel advice says it is expected to become mandatory for visa-free travellers from November 2026. It is an authorisation, not an arrival form. The hotel or host registers your arrival within three working days.
Do I still need a visa for Kazakhstan?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Kazakhstan's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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