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Fines and entry bans: Georgia tightens rules for foreigners Tengrinews.kz – Starting October 1, Georgia will implement new rules introducing higher fines and a simplified deportation process for foreigners

01 October 2025

Over 5,000 foreign tourists arrive in Almaty for Kairat vs Real Madrid match Tengrinews.kz – More than 5,000 foreign tourists have arrived in Almaty for the Champions League group stage match between Kairat and Real Madrid,

30 September 2025

Kazakh tourist stranded in Macau after surviving typhoon Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh woman named Makhabbat was caught in a powerful typhoon while traveling in Macau, where she spent several days without

25 September 2025

Kazakh tourists will need to book Venice visits in advance starting 2026 Tengrinews.kz – Travelers planning a trip to Venice should be aware of a new rule: starting in 2026, the city will reintroduce an entry fee

23 September 2025

Taiwan introduces new entry rules starting October 1 Tengrinews.kz – Beginning October 1, 2025, foreign visitors arriving in Taiwan will no longer need to fill out paper arrival cards at the border.

23 September 2025

Kazakh loses 700,000 tenge due to staff error: Ministry of Internal Affairs explains Tengrinews.kz – A resident of Astana, Meirzhan Sagidollaev, missed his planned trip to Vietnam and Thailand, losing around 700,000 tenge, after

19 September 2025

Kazakhstan warns citizens about new rules for staying in Georgia Tengrinews.kz – New rules for foreigners' stay in Georgia are coming into force. The bill, published on the Parliament’s website, amends the

18 September 2025

New entry rules for Europe: what Kazakh travelers need to know Tengrinews.kz – Starting October 12, countries in the Schengen Area will begin rolling out a new digital border control system — the Entry/Exit

16 September 2025

Kazakh tourists ranked the most generous in Azerbaijan Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh travelers outspent visitors from the UAE, Turkey and the UK during trips to Azerbaijan this year.

16 September 2025

Kazakhstanis may be denied entry to Russia under new rule Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis, along with other foreign nationals, could face stricter entry rules to Russia as repeated traffic violations may

12 September 2025

Tourists advised to avoid flights to South Korea amid airport strike Tengrinews.kz – Travelers heading to South Korea may face major disruptions as airport workers prepare for a nationwide strike starting September

10 September 2025

New baggage rules on Kazakhstan’s trains: what’s allowed and what costs extra Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s national railway operator “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” has reminded passengers of the rules for carrying baggage on

09 September 2025

Kazakhstan introduces new rule for tourists after mountain tragedies Tengrinews.kz – Tourists in Kazakhstan will now be required to notify authorities in advance about their trips to the mountains. The new rule

09 September 2025

Tokayev: Kazakhstan’s tourism must become a national brand Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for systemic improvements in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector, stressing that development

08 September 2025

Kazakh woman spends two days in Turkish “tourist jail” over passport rule Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh woman spent nearly two days in a deportation facility at Antalya Airport after making a common mistake: her passport

05 September 2025

Indonesia introduces new rule for tourists Tengrinews.kz – Starting September 1, new arrival declaration requirements take effect in Indonesia for passengers of international flights

03 September 2025

“I thought I was in trouble“: Polish tourist thanks Kazakhstan for help Tengrinews.kz – A Polish traveler heading to China through Kazakhstan faced an unexpected obstacle at the border but left with warm impressions

29 August 2025

Thick smoke at Issyk-Kul harms tourists, residents complain Tengrinews.kz - A new brick factory has begun operating in the village of Korumdu on the shores of Issyk-Kul, sparking serious outrage among

29 August 2025

“See it for yourself”: Two scenic lakes filmed in Karaganda region Tengrinews.kz - A resident of Kazakhstan captured video footage of two scenic lakes located near the city of Karkaraly in the Karaganda region.

28 August 2025

“Thank you, Kazakhstan“: American traveler shares his love for the country Tengrinews.kz – American traveler Jack Rosenthal has been road-tripping across Kazakhstan, capturing breathtaking landscapes and sharing his

26 August 2025

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