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Sri Lanka tightens rules for tourists Tengrinews.kz – The Sri Lankan authorities have tightened rules for tourists: from February, foreigners are banned from bringing cigarettes

05 February 2026

Popular country makes visas free for Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz – The Government of India has decided to grant Kazakhstanis free tourist and medical visas, as well as visas for medical attendants.

02 February 2026

Top 10 travel scams to watch for in 2026, experts warn Tengrinews.kz – Travel brings new experiences, but also extra risk. Experts are warning that in 2026, scammers will lean harder on both old-school

30 January 2026

Kazakhstanis urged to refrain from trips to a popular country Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis have been asked to refrain from travelling to India amid an outbreak of the Nipah virus. This concerns one of the

29 January 2026

Kazakhstan and Israel are negotiating visa-free travel Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and Israel are preparing to abolish visas in order to develop tourism. Details were reported by the Ministry of Foreign

27 January 2026

France may ease visa rules for Kazakhstan citizens Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is holding negotiations with France on simplifying the visa regime. This was announced by Deputy Foreign Minister

22 January 2026

“Even stronger”: Kazakhstan passport climbs global ranking Tengrinews.kz – The Kazakh passport has improved its position in the latest Henley & Partners Passport Index for 2026. The ranking covers

15 January 2026

Winter hiking in the mountains: ten important tips Tengrinews.kz — Mountains remain a popular leisure destination for people in Kazakhstan, but many underestimate the risks and head out unprepared.

13 January 2026

Dolphins, sable and cash: what you are not allowed to take out of Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – When packing for an overseas trip or planning a move abroad, many people focus on luggage weight. However, the list of items

06 January 2026

Laziness, rudeness and hype-chasing: Tokayev on problems facing tourism in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said Kazakhstan still has a long and difficult road ahead in developing its tourism sector,

05 January 2026

Children’s airfares on domestic routes in Kazakhstan to be subsidised Tengrinews.kz – The Mazhilis has approved at second reading a package of amendments on support for the tourism industry. The document provides

30 December 2025

China, India and more: top countries sending tourists to Kazakhstan named Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is attracting more and more tourists from different countries. Tengrinews.kz asked the Ministry of Tourism which

29 December 2025

“The main thing is not to venture into the jungle“: Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry comments on Thailand-Cambodia clashes Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

09 December 2025

Georgia introduces new entry requirement for all foreign visitors Tengrinews.kz – Starting January 1, 2026, entry into Georgia will only be permitted with valid medical insurance. The new rule applies to all

05 December 2025

Two free flights: Japan opens access to more than 40 destinations Tengrinews.kz – Japan has introduced a new program aimed at encouraging foreign tourists to explore not only Tokyo and Kyoto but also lesser-known

04 December 2025

Russia updates entry rules: what Kazakh travelers need to know Tengrinews.kz – Russia has introduced updated border-entry requirements for foreigners and stateless persons starting 1 December, with new procedures

01 December 2025

New airports in East Kazakhstan set to open in 2026 Tengrinews.kz – Authorities in East Kazakhstan have shared fresh details on two long-awaited airport projects, confirming that both facilities

20 November 2025

Flight route may be launched between Astana and Borovoye Tengrinews.kz – A plan is underway to connect Astana and the Burabay resort with an air route. This was announced at a briefing by the Akmola

13 November 2025

“Hospitality on another level”: Scottish traveler shares what surprised him most about Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Scottish adventurer Ross Jennings, known worldwide as The First Piper, says his trip to Kazakhstan exceeded all expectations.

10 November 2025

Sri Lanka reverses new entry rules for travelers Tengrinews.kz – Travelers planning a trip to Sri Lanka will no longer need to obtain a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) before arrival.

03 November 2025

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