Kazakhstan passport power
Asia · PassRank 78 · ranked 112th of 199
The Kazakhstan passport has a PassRank score of 78 in 2026, placing it 112th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 40 destinations visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA — that is 78 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 36 require an e-visa and 84 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Kazakhstan passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 40 |
| Visa on arrival | 33 |
| eTA / ETA | 5 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 78 |
| e-Visa | 36 |
| Visa required | 84 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 78. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Kazakhstan itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (40)
Countries and territories the Kazakhstan passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Azerbaijan | 90 days |
| Barbados | 28 days |
| Belarus | — |
| Brazil | 30 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Grenada | — |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 14 days |
| Iran | 14 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Macao | 14 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 90 days |
| Morocco | 30 days |
| Oman | 14 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Russia | 90 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Serbia | 30 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 30 days |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vietnam | 30 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (33)
Destinations that issue the Kazakhstan passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zambia | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (5)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Kazakhstan passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (36)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Singapore | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (84)
Destinations where Kazakhstan passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| South Africa | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Kazakhstan passport holders visit visa-free?
The Kazakhstan passport has a PassRank score of 78, meaning holders can enter 78 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 40 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA. A further 36 require an e-visa and 84 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Kazakhstan passport's rank in 2026?
The Kazakhstan passport ranks 112th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 78. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Kazakhstan need a visa for the United States?
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Kazakhstan PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Kazakhstan passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (40), visa on arrival (33) and eTA/ETA (5). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21