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Exercise caution — most governments advise vigilance.

7 governments of 11 advise increased caution. 4 governments rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Kazakhstan is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Kazakhstan to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Kazakhstan regularly experiences flooding. Review our…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Kazakhstan - Take normal security precautions Take normal security precautions in Kazakhstan.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Kazakhstan.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
FCDO travel advice for Kazakhstan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand due to crime. Violent crime can happen. Robbery, pickpocketing and assaults can occur in shopping…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Kazakhstan.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Kazakhstan.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Kazakhstan.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Kazakhstan.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Kazakhstan.
South Korea
South Korea
No advisory published
No rating
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Kazakhstan

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 30 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 30 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free · 30 days
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 30 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 30 days
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free · 30 days
FranceFrance passportVisa-free · 30 days
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free · 30 days
PolandPoland passportVisa-free · 30 days
TaiwanTaiwan passporte-Visa
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 30 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 30 days

Where the governments disagree on Kazakhstan

Opinion on Kazakhstan is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 1 to level 2. Seven of the eleven take the stricter view, and the remaining four see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Kazakhstan on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Kazakhstan, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Astana
A futuristic steppe capital with Bayterek Tower and the Khan Shatyr mega-tent entertainment complex. The modernist architecture rises dramatically from the flat Central Asian plains.
Almaty
The former capital beneath snow-capped Tian Shan peaks with the Green Bazaar and Zenkov Cathedral. Ride the cable car to Shymbulak ski resort above the city.
Shymkent
Kazakhstan's third city with the Otyrar Oasis archaeological site and a booming bazaar scene. The local Uzbek-influenced cuisine features plov and lagman noodle soup.
Karaganda
A former gulag city with the KarLag Museum and an underground coal-mining heritage. The city's sobering history and resilient character make it thought-provoking.
Aktobe
A western Kazakhstan city on the Ilek River with Soviet-era architecture and the regional museum. The surrounding steppe landscape stretches endlessly to the horizon.