Kazakhstan

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Kazakhstan Language(s): Kazak, Russian Capital City: Astana Local Time: Western (including Aktau, Atyrau & Uralsk): From 28 Mar 04 to 30 Oct 04 GMT +5 From 31 Oct 04 to 26 Mar 05 GMT +4 Central (including Aktyubinsk & Kyzl-Orda): From 28 Mar 04 to 30 Oct 04 GMT +6 From 31 Oct 04 to 26 Mar 05 GMT +5 Eastern: From 28 Mar 04 to 30 Oct 04 GMT +7 From 31 Oct 04 to 26 Mar 05 GMT +6...

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 3 months beyond intended length of...

Airports

Almaty (ALA)

Health risks

The Republic of Kazakhstan celebrated its tenth anniversary of independence in 2001. Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, but has a relatively small population of 15 million. In 2000, the Government of Kazakhstan completed its move to the new capital Astana. Kazakhstan's tourist facilities are not highly developed; the availability of goods and services is...

Weather

Climate: Considering that Kazakhstan has some of the highest peaks within the CIS it is a rather dry region. Temperature ranges from -20°C in winter to 35°C in summer differing slightly upon the region.