Asia and Oceania

Kazakhstan
Still current at: 26 November 2009 Updated: 29 September 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Kazakhstan has a secular constitution. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs.

Possession and use of drugs is illegal and, if found guilty, you could face a lengthy prison sentence in basic conditions.

Although homosexuality is not illegal, it is often not tolerated, especially outside the major cities.

Local regulations require you to carry photo ID at all times.

Some restrictions exist on photography near military establishments, border areas and some official buildings. Notices about these restrictions are sometimes, but not always, indicated so some caution is advised.

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