Travel Information

Indian citizens travelling to Kazakhstan

Citizens of India that are travelling to Kazakhstan need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Kazakhstan

🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
❄️ cold weather

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Kazakhstan from India usually are around 26642.00 INR. Air Astana is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Air Astana

. Popular domestic airlines are

Air Astana

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Kcell, and http://www.kcell.kz/

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Yandex Taxi.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is KZT.

1 INR = 5.405684 KZT

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $4.59 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Visa not required if transiting with Air Astana (KC) at Almaty (ALA) or Astana (TSE) for a maximum stay of 72 hours with a stamped visa of the final country (until 31 December 2020).:Holders of invitation issued by the Migration Service of Kazakhstan can apply for a visa online since January 2019.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Kazakhstan. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Kazakhstan has implemented enhanced screening procedures and entry restrictions in response to the COVID−19 outbreak. These include border closures, flight cancellations, medical checks at international border checkpoints and mandatory 14 day quarantine for travellers arriving from some countries with registered cases of COVID-19. Further information can be found on the website of the Kazakhstan Ministry of Healthcare. Contact your airline or your nearest embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan to confirm entry requirements. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Kazakhstan.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Kazakhstan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (2.39 / 5)
Safety (3.13 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$31.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$4.59 USD

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Popular Cities in Kazakhstan

Almaty

Astana

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