U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Kazakhstan.
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Is Kazakhstan safe? 🇰🇿
Asia · Updated
As of August 2026, Kazakhstan scores 72/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Kazakhstan Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 5 Kazakhstan destinations assessed, Astana scores highest (76/100), while Almaty scores lowest (67/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →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
#1🇰🇿AstanaSafe · updated 13 August 202676#2🇰🇿AktauSafe · updated 29 July 202675#3🇰🇿KaragandaSafe · updated 29 July 202674#4🇰🇿ShymkentModerate · updated 29 July 202667#5🇰🇿AlmatyModerate · updated 28 July 202667
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03 · Evidence Signals
Kazakhstan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | US State Dept · 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) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.2 / 100k | 60 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Kazakhstan safety FAQ
Is Kazakhstan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Kazakhstan Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Kazakhstan averages 72/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Kazakhstan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Astana currently scores highest at 76/100 (Safe). Almaty scores lowest at 67/100.
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.