More than 1.5 million Kazakhstani citizens received passports and ID cards in the first six months of 2026. In June alone, over 269 thousand people obtained documents. This was reported by the state corporation 'Government for Citizens'. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Passport prices
Kazakhstani citizens can obtain a passport at any Public Service Center (TsON) regardless of their registration address. The cost depends on the number of pages and the age of the holder.
- 01Passport with 36 pages — 34,600 tenge
- 02Passport with 48 pages — 51,900 tenge
- 03Child's passport — 17,300 tenge
ID card issuance rules
Kazakhstani citizens receive their ID card for the first time at age 16. Initial issuance is free of charge. No state fee is required for replacement after the expiration date either.
If the ID card is lost, a state fee of 865 tenge must be paid for a new one.
Processing time
Passport and ID card production takes up to 15 business days. If necessary, both documents can be obtained on an expedited basis.
The 'Government for Citizens' recommends checking document validity in advance, especially before trips and other important events, and not postponing replacement until the last moment.
In case of document loss abroad
Earlier, Kursiv reported that in case of loss, theft, or damage of a passport abroad, Kazakhstani citizens can obtain a return certificate at a Kazakhstani foreign institution, which grants the right to a one-time entry into the country. In the second quarter of 2026 alone, more than 800 such documents were issued. Most often, they were requested by Kazakhstani citizens in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Russia.