Kazakhstan has announced plans to introduce a new electronic travel authorisation system, called QazETA, for eligible visa-free visitors. The system will be mandatory from 1 July 2027.
Travellers who are currently allowed to enter Kazakhstan without a visa will need to obtain the QazETA before their trip. Those without a valid authorisation may face entry issues.
For travellers, this means that from July 2027, a pre-travel electronic approval will be required even for visa-free nationalities. Planning ahead will be essential to avoid disruptions.
