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Almaty for travellers from India

In short: Indian citizens don’t need a visa for trips of up to 14 days (no more than 42 days in 180). For longer stays, get an e-visa on vmp.gov.kz before you fly. Bring an adapter for type C/E/F sockets and exchange money only at licensed exchange offices.

Visa

  • Visa-free for up to 14 days per entry and no more than 42 days within 180 days, for tourist, private and business trips.[1]
  • The visa-free regime covers business, private and tourist trips.[2]
  • India is on the official list of countries whose citizens can get an e-visa.[3]
  • The e-visa is issued on vmp.gov.kz based on an invitation from a Kazakh party; entry is only through international airports; your passport needs 2 blank pages and must be valid for at least 3 months after the visa ends.[4]

Money and practicalities

  • You pay in tenge (₸) — the only legal tender.[5]
  • Cash can be exchanged only at banks and licensed exchange offices.[6]
  • Sockets are type C, E, F, 220 V — Indian plugs need an adapter.[7]
  • Almaty time is UTC+5, 30 minutes behind India (UTC+5:30).[8]
  • Emergency number: 112.[9]

From the airport to the city

  • Bus No. 92 (06:00–23:00) or night bus No. 3, 120 ₸ with an ONAY! card from the machine in arrivals.[10]
  • The official airport taxi, Taxi Point, runs 24/7 with fixed fares; the desk is by exits A and B.[11]

What to see in 3–5 days

City and mountains — city sights and the gondola up to Shymbulak; nature — Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes and Big Almaty Lake; in the evening — opera with English surtitles. Ready-made plans are in “Almaty in 1, 3 and 5 days”, and multi-day tours in the catalogue.

Sources

  1. adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/P2600000890
  2. www.gov.kz/org/mfa-delhi/press/news/details/398872?lang=en
  3. www.gov.kz/uploads/2026/1/21/67782acd939ce18fe1f4cf53729aea01_original.138845.pdf
  4. www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-london/press/article/details/7202?directionId=5279&lang=e
  5. adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/Z950002155_
  6. adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/Z1800000167
  7. kazakhstan.travel/en/faq/electrical_connector
  8. adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/P000001749_
  9. www.gov.kz/org/emer/press/news/details/438709?lang=ru
  10. alaport.com/en/transports/bus
  11. alaport.com/en/transports/Taxi

Checked against official sources on 5 November 2026. Rules change — check the source before you travel.