Border radar — entry requirement updates

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

tips.language.text

Before: Kazakh is the state language, and the Constitution says Russian is officially used alongside it in state bodies. A translation app goes a long way.
After: Kazakh is the state language, and the Constitution says Russian is officially used alongside it in state bodies.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

countryFacts.driving.text

Before: Kazakhstan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by n...
After: Kazakhstan is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic but not to the 1949 Geneva one, so the International Driving Permit it is bound to recognize is the 1968 Vienna version. A permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention carries no treaty obligation here. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

countryFacts.safety.text

Before: Kazakhstan is generally safe for travelers. Petty crime occurs in cities. The UK Foreign Office advises against flagging down taxis and recommends licensed, pre-ordered taxi services; take normal care at night and around bazaars.
After: The UK Foreign Office says robberies are uncommon in cities and rural areas but do happen, advises against walking alone at night and using unofficial taxis, and recommends licensed, pre-ordered taxi services instead of flagging taxis down.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaTypes.embassy-tourist.fee.notes

Before: Fees vary by nationality and reciprocity. Confirm with the Kazakh consulate serving your place of residence.
After: No official source we could read states the embassy tourist visa fee.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaTypes.evisa-tourist.fee.notes

Before: The Foreign Ministry's e-visa page gives a consular fee of US$60 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (US$80 for business and medical eVisas). The same page says an eVisa is issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side; confirm current rules on the Visa-Migration Portal.
After: The Foreign Ministry's e-visa page gives a consular fee of US$60 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (US$80 for business and medical eVisas). The same page says an eVisa is issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.XK.notes

Before: Kazakhstan does not recognize Kosovo — travel on a Kosovo-issued passport is generally not possible; contact a Kazakh embassy about alternatives.
After: No official source we could read states the visa rule for this passport; it is not in the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.DZ.notes

Before: Apply for the single-entry tourist eVisa on the Visa-Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz); nationalities outside the eVisa scheme must apply at a Kazakh embassy.
After: A visa is required, per the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table. Tourist e-Visas, issued on an invitation from the Kazakh side, are applied for on the Visa-Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz) by citizens of the states on the Foreign Ministry's e-Visa list; others apply at a Kazakh embassy.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.LY.notes

Before: Apply for the single-entry tourist eVisa on the Visa-Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz); nationalities outside the eVisa scheme must apply at a Kazakh embassy.
After: No official source we could read states the visa rule for this passport; it is not in the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.MU.notes

Before: Apply for the single-entry tourist eVisa on the Visa-Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz); nationalities outside the eVisa scheme must apply at a Kazakh embassy.
After: The Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table lists a visa on arrival for Mauritius passport holders.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.AM.notes

Before: Visa-free under CIS/EAEU arrangements for up to 90 days; your host must notify the migration service within 3 working days of arrival. Kazakhstan is piloting the QazETA electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visa-exempt nationalities, applied for in the QazETA mobile app at least 72 hours before travel and valid 180 days; during the pilot it is recommended but not required.
After: Visa-free for up to 90 days, per the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table for ordinary passports. Kazakhstan is piloting the QazETA electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visa-exempt nationalities, applied for in the QazETA mobile app at least 72 hours before travel and valid 180 days; during the pilot it is recommended but not required.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.AR.notes

Before: Visa-free for up to 30 days per visit, capped at 90 days in total within any 180-day period. Kazakhstan is piloting the QazETA electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visa-exempt nationalities, applied for in the QazETA mobile app at least 72 hours before travel and valid 180 days; during the pilot it is recommended but not required.
After: Visa-free for up to 30 days, per the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table for ordinary passports. Kazakhstan is piloting the QazETA electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visa-exempt nationalities, applied for in the QazETA mobile app at least 72 hours before travel and valid 180 days; during the pilot it is recommended but not required.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.GB.notes

Before: Visa-free for up to 30 days per visit, capped at 90 days in total within any 180-day period. Kazakhstan is piloting the QazETA electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visa-exempt nationalities, applied for in the QazETA mobile app at least 72 hours before travel and valid 180 days; during the pilot it is recommended but not required.
After: Visa-free for up to 30 days, per the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table for ordinary passports. The UK government's travel advice adds that you must not stay more than 90 days without a visa in any 180-day period. Kazakhstan is piloting the QazETA electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for visa-exempt nationalities, applied for in the QazETA mobile app at least 72 hours before travel and valid 180 days; during the pilot it is recommended but not required.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

visaPolicy.byPassport.AF.notes

Before: Not covered by the eVisa scheme. Apply at a Kazakh embassy; an invitation and additional vetting are usually required.
After: A visa is required, per the Foreign Ministry's visa-regime table for ordinary passports.

2026-10-06

Kazakhstan

summary

Before: Kazakhstan waives visas for around 80 nationalities — including the EU, US, UK and China — for 30 days per visit, lets CIS and EAEU citizens enter freely for up to 90 days, and offers an eVisa via the official Visa-Migration Portal for most other travelers.
After: Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry lists visa-free stays of up to 30 days for ordinary passport holders from the EU, the US, the UK, China and many other countries, and up to 90 days for citizens of several neighbouring states including Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Citizens of the states on its e-Visa list can get a single-entry tourist eVisa through the Visa-Migration Portal on an invitation from the Kazakh side.

2026-10-06

Jordan

Passport row notes

Before: Indian citizens have generally been able to obtain a visa on arrival, though rules have varied over the years (group-travel and prior-approval requirements h… | Single-entry visa on arrival (JOD 40) for a 30-day stay, which the Ministry of Interior can extend for up to 6 months from the date of entry (online, o… | Single-entry visa on arrival (JOD 40) for a 30-day stay, which the Ministry of Interior can extend for up to 6 months from the date of entry (online, or at a… | Prior approval from the Jordanian Ministry of Interior is generally required. Apply through a Jordanian embassy or an approved tour operator well before travel. | Visa-free entry for citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council states and Egypt — stays of up to 3 months are generally granted on arrival. | Not on the Ministry of Interior's list of nationalities that need prior approval, so the standard single-entry visa (JOD 40, 30 days) is issued on arrival; t…
After: Single-entry visa on arrival (JOD 40), valid for one month and extendable at any police station; the UK Foreign Office says a visit visa can be extended onli… | Visa on arrival, valid for one month and extendable at any police station. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site lists this nationality among those exem… | Visa on arrival, valid for one month and extendable at any police station. The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says Arab nationalities are exempt from… | On the Ministry of Interior's list of restricted nationalities, which need prior approval before a visa is issued. | Visa-free entry for citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council states and Egypt. | Not on the Ministry of Interior's list of nationalities that need prior approval. The Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can get a visa at …

2026-10-06

Jordan

Passport validity (UK figure was presented as Jordan's rule; now attributed)

Before: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of arrival in Jordan.
After: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Jordan.

2026-10-06

Jordan

Safety text ("tourist areas are generally calm" not on an official page)

Before: Tourist areas are generally calm, but the FCDO reports Iranian strikes in Jordan since 8 July 2026, with renewed attacks and interceptions in and around Aqaba in early September, and warns of short-notice airspace closures. It advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border. Stay away from military sites and strategic infrastructure, and follow local instructions to shelter.
After: The FCDO reports Iranian strikes in Jordan since 8 July 2026, with renewed attacks and interceptions in and around Aqaba in early September, and warns of short-notice airspace closures. It advises against all travel within 3 km of the Syrian border. It advises staying away from military sites and strategic infrastructure, and following local instructions to shelter.

2026-10-06

Jordan

Onward ticket (airline clause removed)

Before: No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior requires a return ticket only from air arrivals who get a visa on arrival on the strength of a foreign residence permit; airlines may still ask other travelers.
After: No official Jordanian source we could read states a general onward-ticket rule for visitors. The Ministry of Interior requires a return ticket only from air arrivals who get a visa on arrival on the strength of a foreign residence permit.

2026-10-06

Jordan

Travel insurance (unsourced medical-facility advice removed)

Before: Travel insurance is not an entry requirement. Medical facilities outside Amman and Aqaba are basic, so cover for treatment and medical evacuation is strongly recommended.
After: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for entry to Jordan.

2026-10-06

Jordan

MOI visit visa fee notes (service card also lists an urgent fee)

Before: The Ministry of Interior's service allowance per person on the application, which is the only charge its service card states.
After: The Ministry of Interior's regular service allowance per person on the application. Its service card also lists an urgent service at JOD 100 for up to five people on one application, plus JOD 15 for each further person.

2026-10-06

Jordan

VOA fee notes (card payment, JOD 60/120 visas and Aqaba zone claim not on an official page; Jordan Pass FAQ rules added)

Before: Payable in Jordanian dinars (cards accepted at Amman airport). Double-entry (JOD 60) and multiple-entry (JOD 120) visas are available from embassies. The official Jordan Pass site says the fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days); the UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights. The fee is also waived for travelers arriving via Aqaba's special e…
After: The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site says the fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days); the UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights. The same site says the fee is also waived for travelers who enter at the Wadi Araba border, stay at least 2 nights and leave by the same border, and lists South Africa, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vati…

2026-10-06

Jordan

Tip: Dead Sea safety (no official source)

Before: At the Dead Sea, float on your back and keep the water away from your eyes and any cuts — shower promptly afterward, and bring flip-flops as the salt crystals are sharp.
After: (removed)

2026-10-06

Jordan

Tip: Jordan Pass (purchase advice now attributed)

Before: The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site sells three passes, from 70 to 80 JD, with one to three days at Petra and free entry to over 40 attractions; the tourist visa fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days). The UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights. Buy only from jordanpass.jo.
After: The Ministry of Tourism's Jordan Pass site sells three passes, from 70 to 80 JD, with one to three days at Petra and free entry to over 40 attractions; the tourist visa fee is waived if you buy the pass before arrival and stay at least two nights (3 days). The UK Foreign Office gives the minimum as 3 nights and advises buying the pass only from the official website.

2026-10-06

Jordan

FAQ: Indian citizens (hedged history replaced with the Ministry of Interior list)

Before: Generally yes — Indian passport holders have been able to obtain the JOD 40 visa on arrival, but conditions for Indian, Filipino, Indonesian and Vietnamese nationals have changed several times (group-travel or prior-approval requirements have applied in some periods). Confirm the current rule with a Jordanian embassy or your airline before booking.
After: Yes. India is not on the Ministry of Interior's list of restricted nationalities — the ones that need prior approval — and the Jordan Tourism Board says unrestricted nationalities can get a visa at Queen Alia International Airport or any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge.

2026-10-06

Jordan

FAQ: staying longer than 30 days (JOD 1.5/day overstay fine not on an official page)

Before: Yes. Apply to extend before your initial 30 days expire — online through the Ministry of Interior's e-services, or at a local police station — and your stay can be extended for up to 6 months from the date you entered, without leaving the country. Overstaying without an extension incurs a fine of JOD 1.5 per day at departure.
After: Yes. The Jordan Tourism Board says the visa can be extended at any police station, and the UK Foreign Office says a visit visa can be extended online for up to 6 months and that you could be fined if you overstay.