Kazakhstan 2026
KazakhstanSep 11 – 30, 202620 days · 19 nights2 travellersEUR
Almaty, the Altyn-Emel and Charyn deserts, the Kolsai lakes and Astana.
Preparation
Entry requirements
Visa-free entry confirmed for our nationality
Checked on the official government site in April 2026. Re-check a week before departure.
Passport valid 6 months beyond entry
Registration on arrival
Under 30 days no separate registration is needed if entry is by air, but confirm before leaving.
Driving
International Driving Permit
Read up on local driving rules
Headlights on outside built-up areas; zero-tolerance alcohol limit.
Connectivity
eSIM bought
Offline maps downloaded
Money
Tell the bank about the trip
Bring EUR cash to change locally
Exchange rates in Almaty are better than at home.
Insurance
Travel health insurance
Decide on rental excess insurance
1,000 EUR excess with glass, tyres and undercarriage excluded — a separate policy may be worth it.
Health
- Not needed
No mandatory vaccinations
Packing
Warm layers for the mountains
Nights in Saty fall to around 3 °C in late September.
Hiking boots
Safety
Emergency numberCountry: Kazakhstan112
112 reaches police, ambulance and fire and works from mobile phones.
Mountain weatherRegion: Almaty Region
Conditions in the Kolsai and Kaindy valleys change quickly. Snow is possible above 2,500 m from late September.
Insurance assistance lineGeneral
Call before agreeing to any treatment. The number is saved under Contacts.
Remote drivingRegion: Altyn-Emel
No mobile signal for long stretches and very little traffic. Carry water, a spare tyre and a full tank.
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