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QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization)

Name: QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization)
Brand: QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization)

Up to date as of October 21, 2026

QazETA is Kazakhstan's free online travel authorization for visa-free visitors, introduced by Government Resolution No. 890 of 10 October 2026. It is applied for at least 72 hours before entry.

What it helps with

Entering Kazakhstan without surprisesChecks start at the first checkpoints on 1 November 2026.
Knowing whether you need itChildren under 16, people aged 65 and over and visa or residence holders are exempt.
Avoiding paid look-alikesThe authorization is free on qazeta.kz.

About QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization):

Checks start on 1 November 2026 at Aktau airport and the Urlyutobe, Aukhatty, Atameken and Nurly Zhol road checkpoints, and on 1 January 2027 at Astana and Almaty airports. Until 1 July 2027 travellers are not turned back for not having it; from then entry can be refused.

Key Features:

Free: No fee on qazeta.kz.
Timing: Apply at least 72 hours before entry.
Rollout: First checkpoints from 1 November 2026, mandatory from 1 July 2027.
Exempt: Children under 16, people aged 65 and over, and holders of a Kazakh visa or residence permit.

How to Get Started:

Open qazeta.kz/en/eta at least 72 hours before the trip.
Enter passport details, dates and purpose of the visit.
Submit and keep the confirmation.
Show it with your passport if asked at the border.

Before you use it

Sign-up: Apply at least 72 hours before entering Kazakhstan.
Limits: Until 1 July 2027 nobody is turned back for not having it; after that entry can be refused.
Fees: QazETA is free; any site asking for payment is not the government.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization) work with a foreign bank card in Kazakhstan?: Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization) available in English?: Yes, QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization) has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization)?: No, an international phone number generally works for QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization).
Do I need local ID or residency for QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization)?: No, QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization)?: Web
How much does QazETA (Kazakhstan Electronic Travel Authorization) cost?: Free