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Kazakhstan customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Kazakhstan. See what you can bring before you fly.

Cash declaration threshold

This is one of the most important declaration rules travelers check before entering Kazakhstan.

Category Cash
All travelers Declaration rules
Cash and monetary instruments Declaration from USD 10,000
Declaration required
Cash, monetary instruments, and equivalent value checks can apply above the threshold shown for USD.

More Kazakhstan customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Kazakhstan and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Kazakhstan

Prohibited. Zero tolerance. Severe penalties under Kazakhstani law.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Kazakhstan before you travel.

About Kazakhstan customs

Kazakhstan's customs rules are administered by Kazakhstan State Revenue Committee / EAEU. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Kazakhstan before travel.

Kazakhstan customs — frequently asked questions

How much cash can I carry into Kazakhstan without declaring it?
Kazakhstan applies the declaration rule shown above for cash and equivalent monetary instruments. Travelers carrying more than the threshold must declare it before continuing through customs.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Kazakhstan.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Kazakhstan?
Cash and traveller's checks over USD 10,000 equivalent must be declared in writing. Monetary instruments (bills, bank checks, securities) must be declared regardless of amount. If total cash/monetary instruments exceed USD 100,000 equivalent, proof of origin is required. Exit note: taking foreign cash exceeding USD 10,000 equivalent out of Kazakhstan is prohibited under Presidential Decree No. 830 — amounts above this must be transferred through banking channels. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Kazakhstan limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Kazakhstan and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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