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Kazakhstan and the EU prepare agreement on visa facilitation
Tengrinews.kz – Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held talks with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, according to Akorda.
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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
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
Kazakhstanis reminded of new stay rules in Russia
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s citizens have been reminded about updated migration rules now in force in Russia since January 1, 2025.
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
Schengen without stamps: first countries start new EU border rules
Tengrinews.kz – Starting October 12, new border-crossing rules for citizens of third countries came into effect in the Schengen Area. The first
13 October 2025
US has changed the rules for the green card lottery
Tengrinews.kz – Starting from September 16, registration for the green card lottery (Diversity Visa Lottery) will become paid.
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
Russians now getting visas in Astana: Kazakh citizens assured nothing will change
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan has become a “visa hub” for Russians seeking U.S. visas, with Astana now one of only two cities where Russian citizens
11 September 2025
US tightens rules for issuing tourist visas
Tengrinews.kz – The U.S. authorities have tightened the rules for issuing non-immigrant visas, including B1/B2 tourist visas, to foreigners,
09 September 2025
“Large number came not to study”: Kazakhstan tightens student visa issuance
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is tightening its student visa regulations, and the reasons behind this decision were explained by Minister of Science
04 September 2025
Astana woman detained for visa fraud worth over 330 million tenge
Tengrinews.kz - A woman has been detained in Astana on suspicion of large-scale visa fraud, citing the city prosecutor’s office.
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
Trump administration to review 55 million US visa holders
Tengrinews.kz – The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will begin reviewing all 55 million holders of American visas to determine
22 August 2025
US suspends issuance of work visas for foreign truck drivers
Tengrinews.kz – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the immediate suspension of work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers.
22 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
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
New entry rules into Russia have taken effect: what Kazakh citizens need to know
Tengrinews.kz – As of today, June 30, new entry rules come into effect for foreign citizens, including citizens of Kazakhstan, traveling to
30 June 2025
New entry rules: Russian Embassy addresses Kazakh citizens
Tengrinews.kz – Starting from June 30, 2025, Russia will introduce new entry and exit procedures for foreign citizens, including Kazakh nationals.
24 June 2025