The lay of the land
Kazakhstan is landlocked, wrapped entirely by its neighbours, so every crossing is a land border. Overland travel is natural here. Sea and beach days mean a hop to the coast.
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Travelling to Kazakhstan?
Everything you need for Kazakhstan, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.
KZ · 48.0°N 68.0°EKazakhstan
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Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country on earth and the largest with no coast: the whole of western Europe fits inside it. Rockets have gone up from its steppe since 1957, Baikonur is still working, and Almaty has four-thousand-metre mountains on the skyline.
- REGION
- Asia
- CURRENCY
- Kazakhstani TengeKZT
- CAPITAL
- Astana
- PLUGS
- Type C / F230 V
- LANGUAGE
- Kazakh · Russian
- AREA
- 2,724,900km²
Travel notes for Kazakhstan
KZ / FIELD NOTESData the moment you land
The eSIM installs at home, on wifi, with no rush, and switches itself on when you land. Plans run from 1 GB to 20 GB, valid up to 30 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. It’s the difference between walking off the plane looking for a counter and walking off the plane ordering a car.
Timing your trip
Summer in Kazakhstan lands between June and August, and the prices and the queues come with it. If you can pick, May or September give you the same place with fewer people and less heat.
Paying your way
Cash hasn’t died everywhere at the same speed: there are countries where a street stall won’t take it and others where cards are useless outside hotels. Find out which one you’re landing in before you land, not in the taxi queue.
Documents & cover
Some countries ask for a yellow fever certificate depending on where you’ve been, not where you live: a layover can be enough to trigger it. Check the requirement against your actual route, stopovers included.
Getting understood
Get the address written down in the local script before you need it: the hotel will do it in ten seconds. A driver reading his own alphabet beats any pronunciation attempt, and it works with a flat battery.
Bordering countries
China
Kyrgyzstan
Russia
UzbekistanYour pre-flight checklist
KZ / PRE-FLIGHT- 01See eSIM plansDATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Kazakhstan, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€1.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€2.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€4.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €1.41/day
- 02Browse loungesLAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
3 lounges across Kazakhstan's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at Kazakhstan’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
- 03Get a quoteCOVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Kazakhstan from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help - 04Check your nationalityENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Kazakhstan depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
- 05FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOONSkip the security queue at 300+ airports.
- 06CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOONDelayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
THE MEMBER MATH
This trip with Ozu+
- 10 GB eSIM · Kazakhstan€6.99INCLUDED
- VIP lounge · Extime Business Lounge (ALA)€65.90−€35.00 CREDIT
Buying it loose€72.89
With Ozu+€60.89/month
YOU SAVE €12.00/monthGood to know
KZ / FAQDo I need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Entry rules for Kazakhstan depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Will my phone work in Kazakhstan?
Yes. With a Kazakhstan travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.
How much does mobile data cost in Kazakhstan?
Data packs start at €1.99 and unlimited plans from €1.41 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.
When should I buy my Kazakhstan eSIM?
Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Kazakhstan, so buying early costs nothing.
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