Kazakhstan citizens keep one-year visa-free Georgia stay, work without permit risks deportation

September 16, 2026 at 05:00 PM2 min

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Kazakhstan citizens retain visa-free entry and stay in Georgia for up to 365 days, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhanbolat Usenov said. From September 8, 2026, Georgia added work without a permit to grounds for deportation of foreigners. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry urged citizens to check work rights before paid activity in Georgia.

Key Facts

Kazakhstan citizens can stay in Georgia visa-free for up to 365 days, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhanbolat Usenov said.
From September 8, 2026, Georgia added work without a permit to the list of grounds for deporting foreigners.
Foreigners deported from Georgia may be banned from re-entering for two to five years.
Paid work in Georgia without a permit carries administrative liability.
Kazakhstan citizens can enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days and must fill an electronic declaration on arrival.

Georgia Visa Rules

Kazakhstan citizens retain visa-free entry and stay in Georgia for up to 365 days, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhanbolat Usenov said. From September 8, 2026, Georgia included work without a permit in the list of grounds for deporting foreigners. The visa-free regime grants entry and stay but does not grant the right to work. Paid work without a permit carries administrative liability. Deported foreigners may be banned from re-entering Georgia for two to five years.

Foreign Ministry Guidance

Usenov said Georgia amended its legislation this year regarding the right to work. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry urged citizens to comply with Georgian migration rules and check requirements before travel. Citizens planning employment or paid activity in Georgia should confirm they have the right to work under Georgian law.

Indonesia Entry Rules

Kazakhstan citizens can enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days, Usenov said. The visa-free entry is free and allows a single entry. All passengers arriving in Indonesia from abroad must fill a single electronic declaration, which is free and can be completed in advance. Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry recommends checking entry requirements before traveling to Indonesia.