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Kazakhstan drops in global passport ranking Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has fallen one position in the latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks countries based on the travel freedom their

17 October 2025

Kazakhstanis will be able to travel to Armenia using ID cards: Tokayev signs law Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis will be able to travel to Armenia using only their ID cards. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the corresponding

16 October 2025

'Don’t write this on your suitcase': experts warn travelers Tengrinews.kz – Ahead of the autumn holidays, travelers are actively planning family vacations and short trips abroad. However, experts warn

16 October 2025

“Showcasing Kazakhstan’s beauty“: ecology ministry comments on Pavel Durov’s video Tengrinews.kz - Pavel Durov will not face penalties for swimming in Kolsai Lake, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan

13 October 2025

Kyoto increases tourist tax, making trips more expensive for Kazakh visitors Tengrinews.kz - From 2026, visiting Kyoto, Japan, will become noticeably more expensive for travelers from Kazakhstan and other countries, following

10 October 2025

“Kairat” vs “Real”: average spending of tourists in Almaty Tengrinews.kz – On September 30, one of the most anticipated matches of the year took place at Almaty’s Central Stadium — the Champions League

07 October 2025

New entry rules for Egypt: what Kazakhstanis need to know Tengrinews.kz – From October 1, 2025, new entry rules for Kazakhstan citizens traveling to Egypt came into effect. The changes were reported

03 October 2025

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

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