Kazakhstan to Russia: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan → 🇷🇺 Russia
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Kazakhstan citizens can enter Russia without a visa for up to 90 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Both countries have a comparable cost of living (index ~39, NYC=100).

Kazakhstan Passport Strength

40 Visa-free
33 Visa on arrival
41 e-Visa
85 Visa required

Entry Details — Russia

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
90 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Russia
39.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Russia
15%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$975/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Europe Destinations — Kazakhstan Passport

🇦🇱AlbaniaVisa Free 🇦🇩AndorraVisa Required 🇦🇹AustriaVisa Required 🇧🇾BelarusVisa Free 🇧🇪BelgiumVisa Required 🇧🇦Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa Required 🇧🇬BulgariaVisa Required 🇭🇷CroatiaVisa Required

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Russia and Kazakhstan have a broadly similar cost of living (index 39 vs 35, NYC=100).
Russia cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Russia — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa to visit Russia?+

Kazakhstan passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Russia. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Kazakhstan passport holders stay in Russia?+

The authorised stay for Kazakhstan citizens in Russia is 90 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Russia?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Russia?+

The cost of living index for Russia is 39.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Russia.

What documents are required for Kazakhstan citizens to enter Russia?+

A valid Kazakhstan passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.