Kazakhstan Visa Requirements for Russian Citizens (2026)
No — Russian citizens can enter Kazakhstan without a visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport validity: within any 180-day period. Internal ID valid.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
Watch out for
Overstay: Issued to persons who have presented proof of force majeure for overstay
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Frequently asked
How long can Russian citizens stay in Kazakhstan?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport validity: within any 180-day period. Internal ID valid..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.vmp.gov.kz/en
What happens if I overstay in Kazakhstan?
Issued to persons who have presented proof of force majeure for overstay
How long can I stay in Kazakhstan visa-free?
Russian citizens do not need a visa and may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Check the official portal vmp.gov.kz for entry information.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.vmp.gov.kz.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Russian citizens” and “Visa policy of Kazakhstan”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] egov.kz. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.