Reconsider travel to Kazakhstan due to COVID-19.

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Kazakhstan due to COVID-19.

Although some airlines have resumed flights into and out of Kazakhstan, entry into the country is still restricted for most U.S. citizens, subject to certain narrow exceptions.Business operations have largely resumed, including day cares and schools. Other improved conditions have been reported within Kazakhstan. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Kazakhstan.

Read the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Kazakhstan:

• See the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19.
• Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Report for Kazakhstan.
• Have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.