Is Kazakhstan safe to travel to?

Kazakhstan has a practical risk score of 29/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.

What is the current travel advisory for Kazakhstan?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Kazakhstan is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Asia

Higher risk than 26% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and tourist scams.

Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability.

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Asia avg: 6255

🎭Scams

Asia avg: 5755

🚌Transport

Asia avg: 5147

🌊Natural Disaster

Asia avg: 2624

🏥Health

Asia avg: 2418

⚠️Violent Incident

Asia avg: 3512

🔓Petty Crime

Asia avg: 327

✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 8/5/2024

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2024-08-05 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Is Kazakhstan safe to travel to?: Kazakhstan has a practical risk score of 29/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Kazakhstan?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Kazakhstan are: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Kazakhstan?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Kazakhstan is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Kazakhstan?: Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.