Where can Kazakhstan passport holders travel?
You can visit 107 countries without applying at an embassy: 43 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival, 5 with an online eTA and 31 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 28
eTA (online travel authorization) 5
eVisa (apply online) 31
Embassy visa required for 91 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Kazakhstan passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
No airport transit visa needed
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Kazakhstan passports

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)

Nicaragua · 16 February 2026
Nicaragua published new visa lists (Disposición 002-2026)

Cape Verde · 1 January 2026
Cabo Verde ended visa on arrival: get a visa from an embassy before you travel
Kazakhstan passport: common questions
How many countries can Kazakhstan passport holders visit without a visa?
Kazakhstan passport holders can visit 107 countries without applying at an embassy: 43 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival, 5 with an online eTA and 31 with an eVisa. The other 91 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Kazakhstan passport holders?
Kazakhstan passport holders can enter these 43 countries visa-free: Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Brazil, China, Colombia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Georgia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Which countries give Kazakhstan passport holders a visa on arrival?
Kazakhstan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 28 countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Jamaica, Jordan, Laos, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Zambia and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do Kazakhstan passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Kenya, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, South Korea and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Bahamas, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, India, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda and Vanuatu.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Kazakhstan passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Kazakhstan passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 6 more with a US visa, 4 more with a UK visa and 39 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Kazakhstan passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Kazakhstan passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 6 more with a US green card, 2 more with a UK residence permit and 36 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Kazakhstan passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: no airport transit visa needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Kazakhstan passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.






























































