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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

Stadler trains to replace Talgo on key Kazakhstan routes Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Passenger Transportation company has unveiled new Stadler train cars set to gradually replace the country’s Talgo

17 September 2025

Flight delayed due to weather: are you entitled to a refund? Tengrinews.kz – Flight delays caused by bad weather are common in Kazakhstan, often leaving passengers wondering if they can expect compensation

15 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

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

New Thai low-cost airline to launch flights to Almaty Tengrinews.kz - Thai AirAsia X, a low-cost carrier based in Bangkok, will begin operating direct regular flights between Bangkok and Almaty

03 September 2025

Kazakhstan and Armenia agree on visa-free travel for up to 90 days Tengrinews.kz – Members of the Mazhilis have reviewed a draft law on the ratification of an agreement between Kazakhstan and Armenia regarding

03 September 2025

Tourists urged to avoid flying to France on September 18 and 19 Tengrinews.kz – Passengers have been warned about possible air travel disruptions in France on September 18 and 19.

02 September 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

“I won’t say where this is.” Traveler finds hidden paradise in Almaty region Tengrinews.kz - A Kazakh traveler has discovered a picturesque, almost “secret” spot in Almaty region — but decided not to reveal its exact

25 August 2025

Law enforcement to gain access to travel data of Kazakh passengers Tengrinews.kz – Starting August 31, information about airline, train, and sea passengers in Kazakhstan will be automatically shared with law

21 August 2025

Kazakhstan expands visa-free regime with Turkey Tengrinews.kz - Turkish citizens will now be able to stay in Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 90 days. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has

23 July 2025

Locals in Spain resort use fake tips and warnings to scare off tourists Tengrinews.kz – Residents of Spain’s popular resort island of Mallorca have begun resorting to unusual tactics to reduce the growing influx

23 July 2025

Where you can fly from Kazakhstan: Full list of countries Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Transport has shared information on international destinations available from Kazakhstan.

23 July 2025

Why passengers are asked to remove their shoes at airports Tengrinews.kz - Many travelers are familiar with the request to remove their shoes during airport security checks. It often leaves passengers

09 July 2025

Launch of 'Arab Schengen': What Kazakhstan tourists need to know Tengrinews.kz – The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has confirmed the upcoming launch of a unified tourist visa that will allow seamless travel

06 July 2025

Middle East: Kazakhstanis to be evacuated from UAE and Qatar Tengrinews.kz - Today, June 25, Kazakhstan’s airlines are operating six flights from Dubai and Doha to Almaty and Astana to evacuate passengers.

25 June 2025

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