Kazakhstan Visa and Travel News
Kazakhstan has officially established a timeline for rolling out its QazETA electronic travel authorization system. Under a government decree issued on October 10, 2026, the requirement will be introduced gradually beginning November 1, before becoming mandatory on July 1, 2027. The ETA will be free of charge and will apply to visa-exempt travelers from countries including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
Kazakhstan has begun rolling out its QazETA electronic travel authorization, but it has not yet made the requirement immediately mandatory at the border. Several sources now point to a transition period lasting until November 1, 2026, followed by a phased rollout depending on the mode of entry.
Kazakhstan is moving forward with plans to introduce a paid electronic travel authorization for nationals of visa-exempt countries. Already available on a trial basis through the QazETA mobile app, the ETA remains optional for now, and authorities have yet to announce its fee or the date it will become mandatory.
Launched in July 2025, the “QazETA” mobile application is now at the heart of Kazakhstan’s strategy to digitize migration services and improve the reception of foreign visitors. The app brings together, within a single digital gateway, electronic visa (e-Visa) procedures, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for visa-exempt travelers, and electronic residency (e-Residency) services.
