UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Is Kazakhstan safe? 🇰🇿
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Kazakhstan scores 72/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Kazakhstan destination assessed, Almaty scores highest (72/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Kazakhstan: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Kazakhstan destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Kazakhstan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 97 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 2.6 / 100k | 82 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 64.0% | 65 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 61/100 | 61 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 50/100 | 50 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
Kazakhstan safety FAQ
Is Kazakhstan safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Kazakhstan averages 72/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Kazakhstan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Almaty currently scores highest at 72/100 (Safe).
Where does this Kazakhstan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.