# Kazakhstan to require paid electronic entry permits for foreigners from November 1, including Russians

https://mins.news/en/item/40140

- Meduza, 2026-09-01 10:42 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/01/kazakhstan-to-introduce-mandatory-paid-electronic-entry-permits-for-foreigners-starting-november-1-this-will-also-affect-russians

> Kazakhstan is phasing in paid electronic entry permits for visa-free foreigners, including Russians. Applications through the QazETA platform must be filed at least 72 hours before travel; the permit is expected to cost 3,900 tenge and remain valid for 180 days with multiple entries. The requirement begins with air arrivals on November 1 and will later cover road, rail, and sea crossings.