Kazakhstan introduces paid QazETA permits for Russian citizens
Kazakhstan is tightening entry requirements for Russian citizens. Starting Nov. 30, 2026, Russians will have to obtain a paid QazETA electronic permit in advance and create a digital profile containing biometric data, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service said on Sept. 5.
Kazakhstan has announced the implementation of paid QazETA permits for Russian citizens, effective from November 30, 2026. According to Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Russians will need to obtain a digital permit in advance and create a digital profile containing biometric data. The permit will cost 3,900 tenge (approximately €7.30) for online applications made at least 72 hours before travel, while submitting the application at the border will cost 7,600 tenge (approximately €14.30).
Russian citizens without the permit may face denial of entry and deportation. The new system is initially expected to operate at airports, with plans to extend it to international rail routes and ports by mid-December. The permit will be valid for 180 days, but Russians will be allowed to stay in Kazakhstan for no more than 90 days.
Kazakhstan has seen an influx of Russians leaving due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, seeking to avoid mobilization, and utilizing the country as a base for employment and business activities outside Russia.
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