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Travellers to New York Face Wait as Astana Nonstop Hinges on U.S. Review

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Travellers to New York Face Wait as Astana Nonstop Hinges on U.S. Review

Kazakhstan hopes to start direct flights between Astana and New York in 2027, pending a U.S. aviation safety report and the arrival of Air Astana's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

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Central Asia's Best Passport Still Ranks 101st for Kazakh Travellers Worldwide

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Central Asia's Best Passport Still Ranks 101st for Kazakh Travellers Worldwide

Kazakhstan's passport ranks fourth among the 10 Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states for travel access, behind Russia, China and Belarus, …

6 d ago

Tajikistan travellers comparing SCO passports: Kazakhstan ranks fourth for visa-free reach

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Tajikistan travellers comparing SCO passports: Kazakhstan ranks fourth for visa-free reach

Passport Reports has ranked Kazakhstan's passport fourth among the ten Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, behind Russia, China and Bela…

6 d ago

Tashkent flights likely after Hong Kong–Almaty route launches in January 2027

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Tashkent flights likely after Hong Kong–Almaty route launches in January 2027

Travellers from Hong Kong currently reach Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent via Shanghai, a 15-hour journey. Direct Hong Kong–Almaty flights are slated t…

6 d ago

Travellers to Czechia from Philippines, India face planned quota rise from January

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Travellers to Czechia from Philippines, India face planned quota rise from January

Czechia plans to increase recruitment quotas for workers from the Philippines and India, with the Filipino annual figure possibly rising to 12,000 fr…

18 Oct

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EU visa facilitation for Kazakhstan travellers nears final phase after Belgian visit

Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde made their first state visit to Kazakhstan from 12 to 14 October 2026, backing tourism, cultural and trans…

16 Oct

Kazakhstan Introduces e-Visa Requirement for Visa-Free Travelers

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Kazakhstan Introduces e-Visa Requirement for Visa-Free Travelers

Kazakhstan will require an electronic entry permit for visa-free travelers starting November 1, 2026, impacting citizens from several countries. Full…

15 Oct

Kazakhstan to Launch Electronic Travel Authorization for Foreign Visitors

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Kazakhstan to Launch Electronic Travel Authorization for Foreign Visitors

Kazakhstan is set to implement an Electronic Travel Authorization (e-Visa) system for foreign nationals, streamlining entry procedures.

15 Oct

Azerbaijani Passport Ranks 11th Among OPEC+ Countries

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Azerbaijani Passport Ranks 11th Among OPEC+ Countries

The Azerbaijani passport has been ranked 11th among 21 OPEC+ countries, providing holders access to numerous destinations without a visa.

14 Oct

Kuwait–Kazakhstan direct air link could return once regional conditions settle

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Kuwait–Kazakhstan direct air link could return once regional conditions settle

Kuwaiti carrier Jazeera Airways says it may resume direct flights to Kazakhstan once regional conditions stabilise. The airline launched Kuwait City–…

14 Oct

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