Germany passport → Kazakhstan
Do German citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Visa-free entry30 days
German passport holders can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Kazakhstan at a glance
- Capital
- Astana
- Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
- Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Region
- Central Asia
Kazakhstan for other passports
- GermanyVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Central Asia for German passport holders
KyrgyzstanVisa-free30 days
TajikistanVisa-free30 days
UzbekistanVisa-free30 days
TurkmenistanVisa required
Common questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
German passport holders can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Kazakhstan?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can German citizens get a visa on arrival in Kazakhstan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can German citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Germany passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for German citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kazakhstan before you travel.