Kazakhstan information
โน๏ธย General Information about Kazakhstan
About Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Kazakh and Russian
Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (symbol: ? !), code KZT.Banknotes come in denominations of 20000, 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 200 tenges. Tenge is subdivided into 100 tรฏ?ns. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 tenges.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Kazakhstan. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Kazakhstan is on average 6.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Kazakhstan is low. It is not as easy to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 1,897.14 KZT, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: Altel, Beeline, Kcell or Tele2. Kazakhstan uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Kazakhstan upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Kazakhstan, dial +, then 7 (the country code for Kazakhstan), then the area code (without the initial 8) and the local number. For local calls within Kazakhstan, start with the area code (with the initial 8). In the case above area code is 712 .
In Kazakhstan you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) in all built-up areas and 90-100 km/h (55-62 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ย What time is it in Kazakhstan?
02:06:45
03:06:45
๐ย Do I need visa for Kazakhstan?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Kazakhstan
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Kazakhstan?
Temperatures in Kazakhstan (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Kazakhstan
๐ย What regulations are in Kazakhstan?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Waste and scraps of ferrous and non-ferrous and unprocessed metals.
Mineral raw materials.
Information on subsoil.
Wild medicinal raw materials.
Wild living animals and plants.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:50 cigars; or
Tobacco:250 grams tobacco.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to ?10,000 when travelling by air.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to ?1500 when travelling by land.
Other items:Medication for personal use should be accompanied by a prescription.
Prohibited printed and audio-visual media.
Service and civilian weapons, their parts, and cartridges.
Hazardous waste.
Special technical means designed for obtaining information.
Toxic substances not precursors of narcotic drugs.
Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
Travellers wishing to import live pets into Kazakhstan must present to the Consulate General of Kazakhstan an animal health certificate issued in the area of origin of the animal. Cats and dogs must also be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate. For further information, please visit Travelling with Pets.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Kazakhstan, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A typhoid vaccination is recommended for most travellers, especially those staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or for those that are adventurous eaters.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Kazakhstan, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is reported in Kazakhstan between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDCTick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Kazakhstan. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in Kazakhstan. For further information, please visit the CDC Tuberculosis Advice.