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Cross-border route

Kyrgyzstan Kazakhstan

Driving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Kazakhstan expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1968 Vienna format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
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Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance
FromKyrgyzstan
ToKazakhstan
IDP in KazakhstanRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in KazakhstanKZT
Kyrgyzstan → Kazakhstan

Crossing the border

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Kazakhstan

  • Drive on the right.
  • Zero-tolerance alcohol limit (0.0%).
  • Headlights on outside cities.
  • Long, remote highways between cities.

What to see when you arrive in Kazakhstan

  • the futuristic skyline of Astana
  • the city of Almaty and the Medeu rink
  • the Charyn Canyon
  • the Big Almaty Lake
  • the steppe mausoleums of Turkestan

Common questions

01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan?
Yes — Kazakhstan requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Kazakhstan recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan?
No. Both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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