Mobility restrictions still in plase as Kazakhstan eases quarantine
On 11 May 2020, the state of emergency in Kazakhstan related to Covid-2019 ended. Gradually, domestic and international flight routes are being partially opened.
However, quarantine measures and restrictions on movement in Kazakhstan remain. Entry of foreign nationals is significantly restricted, but exit is already possible.
Anyone entering Kazakhstan is isolated for up to two days in a hospital for laboratory testing on Covid-19 unless they have a valid negative PCR-testing for Covid-19. Individuals with negative Covid-19 test results must remain in home quarantine for 14 days.
Until 1 November 2020, the unilateral visa-free regime for citizens of 57 countries has been suspended (except for the EAEU countries and other countries with visa-free entry under international agreements).
Expired visas, temporary and permanent residence permits, and work permits will be valid until 10 July 2020. Foreign nationals will be able to leave Kazakhstan according to these documents. Penalties will not be imposed until this date. However, in order to stay in Kazakhstan after this date, foreign nationals and their employers should extend their expired permits before that date on usual grounds.
It should also be noted that the rules for obtaining work permits, temporary and permanent residence permits, as well as notifying a foreign national's stay in Kazakhstan have changed.
See full Immigration and Global Mobility Update, which shows the changes in global mobility and immigration from around the world over the past few months.