Visa Requirements
Do Kazakhstani citizens need a visa for China?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Kazakhstan citizens travelling to China
China operates a unilateral visa-free pilot programme and bilateral mutual exemption agreements covering many countries. Under the unilateral pilot, nationals of eligible countries may enter visa-free for up to 15 days for tourism, business, family visits, or transit. Under bilateral agreements, ordinary passport holders may generally stay for up to 30 days.
Last checked 5 months ago (18 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Kazakhstan passport holders can enter China for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
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Great Wall of China
At a glance
Key facts for Kazakhstani citizens visiting China
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Kazakhstani citizens enter China
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 30 days or fewer. Beyond that, China needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 18 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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What Kazakhstani citizens ask about entering China
No. Kazakhstani citizens can enter China without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 18 April 2026.
Up to 30 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
China uses CNY. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 18 April 2026.
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