United States to Kazakhstan visa requirements

US passport holders can visit Kazakhstan visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days per entry (max 90 cumulative days per 180-day period). No visa or eVisa is required for short stays. As of mid-2026, ordinary United States passport holders do not need a visa to enter Kazakhstan for tourism or short visits. The visa-free regime allows stays of up to 30 days per single entry, with a cumulative limit of 90 days within any 180-day (six-month) period. This applies to all travel purposes except paid employment and missionary/religious work, which require an appropriate visa. Travelers simply arrive with a valid passport; there is no application, fee, or eVisa to complete in advance. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date from Kazakhstan and should have at least two blank pages. Migration registration is largely automated: hotels and licensed accommodations register guests through the e-Qonaq system, and short-stay tourists (under 30 days) generally have no separate registration obligation. If staying in private accommodation (with friends or in a rental), the host should notify the migration authorities. Travelers staying longer than 30 days, or who exceed the 90/180 cumulative cap, must obtain a Kazakh visa (a 10-year multiple-entry tourist/business visa is available, capping individual stays at 30 or 60 days). Overstaying can result in fines, detention, or exit delays, so travelers should monitor their permitted days carefully.