Kazakhstan
No visa for up to 30 calendar days per visit for tourism, a private visit or a short business trip.
No visa for up to 30 calendar days per visit for tourism, a private visit or a short business trip.
Before you book
This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.
Valid passport meeting any visa requirements for a stay longer than 30 days.
No visa for up to 30 calendar days per visit for tourism, a private visit or a short business trip.
30 days per visit and 90 days in total within 180 days; a visa is required for 31 to 90 days.
Vaccines and health
Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.
- Assess hepatitis A/B, typhoid and rabies according to trip length, food exposure and areas visited.
- Review Japanese encephalitis or malaria protection for relevant rural stays.
- Use strong mosquito protection and seek medical advice for fever after returning.
Driving locally
An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
Service-Public · international permit ↗Documents to prepare
- Required identity document and a separate copy
- Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
- Return ticket and first accommodation address
- Medical insurance and assistance number
- Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
- French licence and any required supporting permit
What can change the answer
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa or authorisation required?
No visa for up to 30 calendar days per visit for tourism, a private visit or a short business trip.
Which vaccines should I consider?
In addition to routine vaccines, hepatitis A and itinerary-specific protection often need discussion with a travel medicine professional.
Is a French driving licence sufficient?
Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.
When should this information be checked again?
Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.