Closed city

Gvardeisky settlement (closed territory)

Closed city · Kazakhstan

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

No boundary — routes will not see this zone
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
Local name: Гвардейский

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.

Foreign nationals — permit required. Entry of foreigners to the Gvardeisky area is permitted by the Foreign and Interior Ministries in agreement with the National Security Committee. The act sets the closure until 2015.Issued by: Kazakh Foreign and Interior Ministries in agreement with the National Security Committee
Original wording
Въезд иностранцев ... разрешается Министерством иностранных дел и Министерством внутренних дел ... по согласованию с Комитетом национальной безопасности
Kazakh Government Resolution No. 1170 (zakon.uchet.kz — copy of adilet) · as of 12 December 2008 · checked 21 October 2026

Legal basis

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Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Gvardeisky settlement (closed territory)?

For visitors: permit required. Entry of foreigners to the Gvardeisky area is permitted by the Foreign and Interior Ministries in agreement with the National Security Committee. The act sets the closure until 2015.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Kazakh Foreign and Interior Ministries in agreement with the 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.

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