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Do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa for Italy?

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Kazakhstan citizens need a visa to enter Italy. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Kazakhstan vs Italy: passport comparison

Kazakhstan

41

visa-free countries

Global rank: #116 · mobility 94.5

Italy

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #8 · mobility 171.3
37

countries both Kazakhstan and Italy can enter visa-free together

Kazakhstan + Italy: passport compatibility

49%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Kazakhstan and Italy travel together — by entry type:

37 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
101 access differs

Where Kazakhstan and Italy can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (37)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania 90 days #91
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Armenia 180 days #129
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Brazil 30 days #43
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Macao 14 days #67
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 30 days #1
Uzbekistan 30 days #142
Vietnam 30 days #153

Only Kazakhstan is visa-free (4)

Your odds of getting the visa: Kazakhstan → Italy

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

6,9%
of Italy visa applications refused in Kazakhstan
-7,6 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
28,824applications filed
26,825visas issued
1,999refusals
#86strictest of 118 countries
Where Italy visa applications are filed: Astana

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Kazakhstan — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Kazakhstan → Italy

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Kazakhstan → Italy rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Kazakhstan passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Italy: good to know

Rome

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+39

Calling code

C, F, L

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Kazakhstan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Italy

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Kazakhstan citizens need a visa to enter Italy. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Kazakhstan or Italy?
The Italy passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 41. Global rank: Kazakhstan #116, Italy #8.
Where can Kazakhstan and Italy citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 37 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Italy?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Kazakhstan and Italy?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Kazakhstan passport ranking

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