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Kazakhstan Travel Guide

Nur-Sultan Capital
KZT Currency
Kazakh Language
+7 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Many Nationalities; E-visa Available.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms E-visa application
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overcharging taxis
  • Fake guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 102
Response Speed Fair
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Yandex Go
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10% Is Appreciated In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsEthnic tensions

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Сәлем
Sälem
Goodbye
Сау болыңыз
Sau bolyñyz
Please
Өтінемін
Ötinemin
Thank you
Рақмет
Raqmet
Sorry
Кешіріңіз
Keshiriniz
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Сіз ағылшынша сөйлейсіз бе?
Siz ağylshınşa söyleysiz be?
I don’t understand
Мен түсінбеймін
Men tüsinbeýmin
Can you speak slowly, please?
Сіз баяу сөйлей аласыз ба, өтінемін?
Siz bayaý söyley alasyz ba, ötinemin?
Can you help me, please?
Сіз маған көмектесе аласыз ба, өтінемін?
Siz mağan kömektese alasyz ba, ötinemin?
What does this mean?
Бұл не білдіреді?
Bul ne bildiredi?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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