Kazakhstan duty free

The following goods may be imported into Kazakhstan by travellers over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200g of tobacco products.
• 3L of alcoholic beverages.
• A reasonable quantity of perfume for personal use.
• Goods up to the value of €1,500 for personal use only.

On entering the country, you must complete a customs declaration form, which you must retain until departure. This allows the import of articles intended for personal use, including currency and valuables, which you must register on the declaration form. You must export these at the end of the stay. Customs inspection can be long and detailed. It is advisable to keep receipts for items bought in Kazakhstan in order to avoid difficulties at customs on departure.

Prohibited Imports

Photographs and printed matter directed against Kazakhstan, military arms and ammunition, narcotics and live animals.

Food must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate.

Prohibited Exports

Arms and ammunition, precious metals and stones, and furs.

Antiquities and art objects require an export permit.