Most visits to Kazakhstan are trouble-free.

Travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Visitors may travel to most places in Kazakhstan, but travel to any "closed territories" or secure areas requires advance permission from the relevant authorities. Some military/restricted areas are not clearly marked so care should be taken when travelling away from normal routes. Visitors should not cross the border into or out of Kazakhstan illegally as the absence of entry/exit stamps will cause problems (such as possible detention or fines) when leaving or re-entering the country.

Travellers should ensure that their inoculations are up to date.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel