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Russia visa requirements for Kazakhstan citizens (2026)

Visa-free · up to 90 days. No. Kazakhstan passport holders do not need a visa for Russia for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free for up to 90 days, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Russia entry requirements for Kazakhstan citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
90 days

What to bring to Russia

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Good to know

  • Single entry, valid 120 days, stay up to 30 days; apply 4–86 days before entry.

Russia at a glance for travellers

  • 66 of 198 passports can enter Russia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Kazakhstan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 72 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesRussian MFA: unified e-visa23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesEmbassy of Russia (Washington): e-visas23 Oct 2026
Official portalRussia e-Visa (MFA)23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Russia entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa for Russia?

No. Kazakhstan passport holders do not need a visa for Russia for tourism and can stay up to 90 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

How long can Kazakhstan passport holders stay in Russia?

Up to 90 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

What documents do Kazakhstan passport holders need for Russia?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Kazakhstan passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Russia?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.