When will Kazakhstan open its borders to Georgia and during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2021?

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2019 divided the history of most countries into «before» and «after». We are talking about a pandemic that has swept the whole world. The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first identified among residents of Hubei province (China). In just a few months, a disease called Covid-19 has spread to the inhabitants of the entire planet. Georgia and Kazakhstan were not an exception.

Why is covid so dangerous? Regardless of the level of development of a particular state, medical care and other factors, millions of people have become victims of the coronavirus. According to the latest data, this figure is 177 039 062 people, among the total — 3 832 951 deaths. The main symptoms of the disease are: shortness of breath, high fever, dry cough, loss of taste and smell. The world’s leading countries have developed or are working on the production of their own vaccines that protect against COVID-19. Naturally, vaccination is not a 100% guarantee of protection against coronavirus, however, when infected, the disease is transferred much easier.

According to current data (statistics for Saturday, 5 June 2021), the number of cases in Kazakhstan is 392 884 people, total deaths are 4042, and 23 867 are sick right now. Such statistics forced the government of the state of Kazakhstan to impose certain restrictions on flights and border crossing.

Is it allowed to enter Kazakhstan from Georgia?

Current statistics on the restrictions on entry to Kazakhstan:

• Open to citizens: Yes
• Open to s: Partially
• Open to foreigners and tourists: Partially
• Quarantine (lockdown) in Kazakhstan: Partial

During the most «acute» periods of the pandemic, the following restrictions are applied in Kazakhstan:

1. Foreigners can enter the territory of Kazakhstan only if absolutely necessary: study in Kazakhstan, employment, residence permit. For more information about the conditions of entry, read the official sources of the government: https://kz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
2. Availability of the test: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.

All countries are divided into 3 main categories by the Ministry of Health:

• «Green» (low rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Orange» (average rate of spread of coronavirus)
• «Red» (high rate of spread of coronavirus)

In this regard, the government acts in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Association. The distribution of states into separate categories is updated regularly. At the moment, Georgia ranks among the states of the «Orange» category.

The main reasons for the introduction of new restrictions are coronavirus mutations, an increase in the number of cases, and insufficient vaccination rates.

Rules for entering Kazakhstan from Georgia in 2021

At the moment, Kazakhstan is partially opened to foreigners, including s. Quarantine measures are applied to tourism and trade.

Before travelling to Kazakhstan, s must pass the PCR test no earlier than 72 hours in advance and submit a written document of an international standard (in English). Also, at the time of arrival, there should be no signs of SARS (fever, chills, runny nose, cough, etc.).

Is it necessary to comply with quarantine and take a PCR test when entering Kazakhstan?

Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.

Self-isolation for 14 days required for all travelers who test positive.

For which countries are the borders with Kazakhstan open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) the borders of Kazakhstan are fully open for 11/ 32 countries, partially open for 39/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Estonia are partially or completely open:

•  United Arab Emirates
•  Belarus
•  Germany
•  Egypt
•  Georgia
•  Hungary
•  Netherlands
•  Russia
•  Thailand
•  Turkey
•  Ukraine

In Kazakhstan, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

Most foreign nationals are currently prevented from travelling to Kazakhstan. For details of exceptions please see the government of Kazakhstan website (https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-london/press/news/details/travel-info?lang=en)Travellers need to show a coronavirus free certificate issued within three days of arrival.Travellers entering Kazakhstan who test positive for coronavirus currently need to self-isolate for 14 days. Those needing medical assistance may be confined in state facilities.

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entering the territory of Kazakhstan. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

For which countries are the borders with Georgia open?

Today (Saturday, 5 June 2021) Georgia’s borders are fully open to 38/ 32 countries, partially open — to 13/ 32 countries. See how we collect data and find out why not all countries are included in the statistics.

List of countries for which the borders with Georgia are partially or completely open:

•  United Arab Emirates
•  Armenia
•  Austria
•  Azerbaijan
•  Belgium
•  Bulgaria
•  Belarus
•  Canada
•  Switzerland
•  China
•  Cyprus
•  Czech Republic
•  Germany
•  Denmark
•  Estonia
•  Spain
•  Finland
•  France
•  United Kingdom
•  Greece
•  Croatia
•  Hungary
•  Israel
•  Italy
•  Japan
•  Kazakhstan
•  Lithuania
•  Latvia
•  Montenegro
•  Netherlands
•  Norway
•  Poland
•  Portugal
•  Russia
•  Sweden
•  Turkey
•  Ukraine
•  USA

In Georgia, bars and restaurants work with restrictions, all shops work without restrictions. Public events (exhibitions, concerts, museums, etc.) are allowed but with restrictions.

Foreigners can cross the border if all the conditions for entering the country are strictly kept to:

At the moment, there are no other restrictions on entry into Georgia. At the same time, the government recommends waiting for travel to countries with extremely high rates of covid-19 spread (red zone).

The cheapest flights to Kazakhstan from Georgia

The resumption of full-fledged air communication is gradual. At the moment, direct flights to Kazakhstan are limited, so it is possible to get to Kazakhstan with transfers. We offer the best air fares from Georgia to Kazakhstan. Today you have the opportunity to book tickets at an affordable price. A pandemic is not a barrier to business and travel.

We constantly monitor the situation with the spread of coronavirus and are always ready to provide you with up-to-date information.

Actual data of COVID-19 in Kazakhstan

Current coronavirus statistics in Kazakhstan:

• Total cases of covid infection: 392 884
• Sick right now: 23 867
• Number of deaths: 4042
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Kazakhstan:

A wide variety of businesses — including gyms and fitness centers, pools, beaches, cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, entertainment centers, religious facilities, some movie theaters, food courts, and recreational facilities — are open, at least on weekdays, and may be subject to capacity limitations. However, in order to deal with the winter uptick, some regional and local governments are periodically imposing restrictions.The Chief Sanitary Doctor of Kazakhstan has mandated that masks be worn nationwide in public settings, including both indoor and outdoor spaces and on public transportation. Failure to comply with this measure could result in administrative penalty.All large events and family gatherings are prohibited. Individual and group outdoor fitness activities are permitted, and people may walk in parks and other public spaces in groups of three or less.

>Actual data of COVID-19 in Russia

Current statistics on coronavirus in Russia:

• Total cases of covid infection: 348 594
• Sick right now: 11 397
• Number of deaths: 4893
• Recent morbidity: declining

Situation with lockdown in Russia:

Jubilees, weddings, celebrations, and other ritual events are currently banned.Sports and cultural events are limited to 200 people.All types of outdoor activities are now allowed.Many swimming pools and gyms have reopened, after passing a health inspection.Shops have reopened.Restaurants and hotels have reopened subject to periodic ongoing health inspections. Customers in restaurants are required to wear masks when moving about indoors, and to maintain social distancing measures, with a maximum of six people allowed at one table.Schools have reopened with preventative measures in place.Ski resorts remain closed.Remote work has been encouraged where applicable.Use of face masks is mandatory in most public areas. Violators are subject to a 20 GEL fine. Some exceptions apply for children under 6, people with disabilities or who have health problems that prevent them from wearing a face covering.

Thus, the restrictions associated with the coronavirus dictate living conditions in 2021. Each state has developed its own border crossing rules and entry rules. It all depends on the general situation with the spread of COVID-19.

However, even in a pandemic, you can leave Georgia for Kazakhstan with the necessary permits:

Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.

Self-isolation for 14 days required for all travelers who test positive.