Free Entry to Kazakhstan Citizens to Boost Tourism, Investment
Indonesia has implemented a visa-free entry policy for citizens of Kazakhstan starting July 9, 2026, to foster stronger bilateral ties. The initiative aims to boost tourism, trade, and investment between the two nations.
Why it matters
This policy shift reflects Indonesia's strategic effort to expand its economic and diplomatic footprint in Central Asia.
July 15, 2026 | 10:24 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. Indonesian Ambassador to Kazakhstan M. Fadjroel Rachman (left) stands with Kazakhstan Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov in Astana. Indonesia has granted visa-free entry starting July 9, 2026, to Kazakh citizens to boost tourism, trade, and investment between the two countries. (ANTARA/Indonesian Embassy in Astana) Jakarta. Indonesia has officially granted visa-free entry to citizens of Kazakhstan, effective July 9, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening tourism, trade, investment, and bilateral relations between the two countries.
The policy, enacted under Immigration and Corrections Ministerial Regulation No. 10/2026, adds Kazakhstan to Indonesia's visa-free visit program alongside Turkey, Brazil, Peru, Belarus, and China's Macau Special Administrative Region.
Indonesian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Fadjroel Rachman welcomed the decision, calling it a milestone in the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
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