Kazakhstan approves mutual visa-free regime with China

The agreement is concluded for an indefinite period The Republic of Kazakhstan has approved a mutual visa-free regime with the People's Republic of China. To approve the attached agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the People's Republic of China on mutual exemption from visa requirements, made in Xi'an on May 17, 2023," the text of the document says. It is reported that the agreement is concluded for an indefinite period and enters into force on the 30th day from the date of receipt through diplomatic channels of the last written notification of compliance by the contracting parties. In order to enter China, Kazakhstanis need to have a passport and a certificate of return to the country, and Chinese citizens need a semi-official passport, a regular passport and a temporary travel document, reports Inform.kz . Holders of valid travel documents are exempt from visa requirements for the following purposes: - implementation of private affairs; - tourism; - treatment; - international transportation; - transit; - business purposes (conclusion of contracts, negotiations, provision of consulting services and other business purposes). The visa-free regime applies to entry, exit, transit through the territory of the state of the other party and is provided for a period not exceeding 30 calendar days from the moment of crossing the state border, a total of 90 calendar days within 180 calendar days. At the same time, the parties have the right to refuse citizens entry or extension of stay without specifying the reasons. Recall that during the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the People's Republic of China, an agreement was signed between Kazakhstan and China on mutual exemption from visa requirements. Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kairat Torebayev during a briefing in the Central Communications service called the advantages for the Kazakhstan market from the visa-free regime with China.