Practical info for Kazakhstan
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Single emergency numberaccording to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026112
- Policeaccording to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 03/02/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026102
- Policeaccording to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026112
- Medical emergenciesaccording to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 03/02/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026103
- Fire brigadeaccording to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026; according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026101
- Fire brigadeaccording to the French embassy, 03/02/2026104
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy AstanaEmbassy
- Address
- 62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/kazakhstan/british-embassy-astana
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/10/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Tenge (KZT).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for KZT.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Several time zones: +5 h to +5 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Carry original ID such as your driving licence or passport at all times. You need a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK licence to drive in Kazakhstan. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Beeline (Sirocco); Beeline KZ (Airalo); Beeline/KaR-Tel LLP (Sirocco); KCELL (Airalo).
eSIM prices for Kazakhstan
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Kazakhstan?
Single emergency number: 112 (according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Police: 102 (according to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 03/02/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Police: 112 (according to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 103 (according to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026 ; according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 03/02/2026 ; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Fire brigade: 101 (according to France Diplomatie, 19/10/2026; according to GOV.UK, 13/10/2026; according to Poland's foreign ministry, 30/06/2026) ; Fire brigade: 104 (according to the French embassy, 03/02/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Kazakhstan?
British Embassy Astana, 62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Kazakhstan?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/10/2026.
What is the travel advice for Kazakhstan?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Kazakhstan?
Currency: Tenge (KZT). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for KZT.
What is the time difference in Kazakhstan?
Several time zones: +5 h to +5 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Kazakhstan?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Carry original ID such as your driving licence or passport at all times. You need a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK licence to drive in Kazakhstan. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Which mobile networks operate in Kazakhstan?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Beeline (Sirocco); Beeline KZ (Airalo); Beeline/KaR-Tel LLP (Sirocco); KCELL (Airalo).