In short
For visitors: permit required.
- No boundary — routes will not see this zone
- Checked against the act on 20 October 2026
- Local name: пограничная полоса
Who may enter, and with what
Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.
- Everyone — permit required. Entry to the border strip requires an ID and a special pass from the KNB Border Service, at designated entry points.Issued by: Border Service of Kazakhstan's National Security CommitteeApply · Law of Kazakhstan "On the State Border" (adilet.zan.kz) · as of 11 August 2026 · checked 20 October 2026
Original wording
без разрешения Пограничной службы Комитета национальной безопасности Республики Казахстан запрещаются
Legal basis
Questions
Permits and restricted zones — FAQ
Do you need a permit: Kazakhstan border strip?
For visitors: permit required. Entry to the border strip requires an ID and a special pass from the KNB Border Service, at designated entry points.
Where do I get the permit?
Issued by: Border Service of Kazakhstan's National Security Committee. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.
Will the planner see this zone on my route?
No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.
Other zones: Kazakhstan
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