Kazakhstan's New Entry System Is Currently Voluntary
The new entry order into Kazakhstan under the QazETA system currently has a recommendatory nature, and paid entry is also not yet being introduced, according to the press service of ATO.
Consensus
- The QazETA system is currently operational but has a recommendatory character.
- The absence of an ETA cannot be a reason for denial of entry into Kazakhstan.
- Russian citizens can still enter Kazakhstan using a domestic passport with a migration card or a foreign passport.
- The system is being tested until November 1.
- The electronic entry permit will be valid for 180 days and allow multiple visits.
- The government of Kazakhstan has not yet set the fee for the ETA.
Points of divergence
- The system will become mandatory for international flight passengers after November 1, then gradually for those arriving by car or train. — vm
- Testing of the electronic entry permits began on August 25. — vedomosti
- The purpose of the system is to ensure transparency, efficiency, and completeness of migration flow tracking. — vedomosti
- The fee for the ETA will be used for technical maintenance, digital infrastructure modernization, and personal data protection. — vedomosti
- The capacity of the Alimbet border checkpoint will increase by 3.5 times, handling up to 2,500 vehicles and 3,000 people per day. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- AOR: The new entry system into Kazakhstan currently has a recommendatory nature — Вечерняя Москва
- A TOR: the new entry system into Kazakhstan currently has a recommendatory nature — Ведомости