Kazakhstan to Begin Electronic Entry Checks Nov. 1, Make QazETA Mandatory in 2027
Kazakhstan will start checking electronic travel authorizations for foreign visitors arriving without visas at five border crossings on November 1. This initiative is the first stage of a broader plan to implement the system across the country. These permits will become mandatory for all such travelers by July 2027. The system is known as QazETA. For the first eight months, the process remains voluntary. Travelers can still enter the country without this authorization during this transition period.
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan will begin checking electronic travel authorizations for visa-free foreign at five border crossings on Nov. 1, the first step in a nationwide rollout that will make the permits mandatory in July 2027. The new QazETA system will initially be voluntary, with travelers allowed to enter Kazakhstan without authorization during an eight-month transition… The post Kazakhstan to Begin Electronic Entry Checks Nov. 1, Make QazETA Mandatory in 2027 appeared first on The Astana Times .