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Kazakhstan to Begin Electronic Entry Checks Nov. 1, Make QazETA Mandatory in 2027

By Alina Zhalmaganbetova on 30 October 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will begin checking electronic travel authorizations for visa-free foreign at five border crossings on Nov. 1, the first step in a nationwide rollout that will make the permits mandatory in July 2027. The new QazETA system will initially be voluntary, with travelers allowed to enter Kazakhstan...