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Kyrgyzstan — Kazakhstan border

Border crossings Kyrgyzstan — Kazakhstan for road trips: hours on each side, what is closed and who is refused — in both directions, how long the border usually takes and what your own vehicle needs.

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In short

Between Kyrgyzstan — Kazakhstan there are 10 border crossings, 9 with a name. Before you go, check them on the official sites of both countries.

Updated 26 October 2026
10 crossings

Which way you are going

Each country has its own border service and rules — we show both sides.

Kyrgyzstan → Kazakhstan

The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.

🛡️ Buy insurance locally. This country is outside the Green Card system: your own insurance is not valid, buy a local policy at the border or online in advance.PBUK — карта системы «Зелёная карта» · checked 29/10/2026

✅ No customs. There is no customs inside the Eurasian Economic Union — no vehicle declaration.ЕАЭС · checked 29/10/2026

Visa for Kazakhstan →

Kazakhstan → Kyrgyzstan

The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.

✅ No customs. There is no customs inside the Eurasian Economic Union — no vehicle declaration.ЕАЭС · checked 29/10/2026

Visa for Kyrgyzstan →

Border crossings

Hours are as reported by each side; one side open 24/7 does not mean the other is.

KPP Ak-Zhol
🇰🇬 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Karasu border checkpoint
🇰🇿 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Unnamed crossing
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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KPP Ken-Bulun
🇰🇬 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Sortöbe
🇰🇬 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Kyrgyz Border Post Chaldybar
🇰🇬 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Kegen
🇰🇿 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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DAPP Kichi-Kapka
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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MAPP Aysha-Bibi
🇰🇬 24/7
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
On the map →
Chaar-Kuduk Border Permit Check
The border usually takes ≈ 0.5–1 h — CAMPLY estimate.
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Questions

Kyrgyzstan — Kazakhstan border: FAQ

Which border crossings are there between Kyrgyzstan — Kazakhstan?

The directory has 10 crossings: KPP Ak-Zhol, Karasu border checkpoint, KPP Ken-Bulun, Sortöbe, Kyrgyz Border Post Chaldybar, Kegen, DAPP Kichi-Kapka and MAPP Aysha-Bibi. Status and hours are shown for each crossing on this page.

How long does the border usually take?

Usually ≈ 0.5–1 h. This is our estimate, not a live queue: in season and on holidays it can take longer.

What do I need to enter with my own vehicle?

Insurance, vehicle papers (sometimes a carnet) and a licence — it depends on where your car is registered. Add that country in the Garage and the trip plan will tell you what your vehicle needs.

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Border crossings — OpenStreetMap. “Usual” estimates — CAMPLY.