Kazakhstan residents to gain access to electronic travel authorization within the Eurasian Economic Union
Streamlining Travel: Kazakhstan's "Travel without COVID" App Takes Center Stage
Get ready, Kazakhstani travelers! Prepare to explore the EAEU territories without the hassle of COVID-19 restrictions, as announced by Bagdat Mussin, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry. According to Total.kz, Mussin revealed at a recent briefing that the long-awaited "Travel without COVID" app will soon be accessible, opening up a world of travel opportunities for Kazakhstani citizens.
Mussin explained that the EAEU countries will be fully integrated into the app, and Kazakhstan will follow suit. The launch is expected to take place next week, allowing Kazakhstani travelers to download the app and journey across EAEU nations. However, international travel arrangements remain unresolved, depending on the Ministry of Health and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
When it comes to foreign travel, Mussin clarified that matters concerning the "QazVac" vaccination passport are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health. The passport is available in eGov Mobile, and a printable version will be provided if required.
The broader question of international compliance, according to Mussin, lies with IATA. This organization, famed for managing the Travel Pass platform, offers a digital health verification system to help travelers securely and privately manage their COVID-19 test results and vaccination certification, easing international travel requirements. It is likely that any national app implemented in Kazakhstan, including "Travel without COVID," will be aligned or compatible with IATA's standards and technologies.
As borders reopen and various countries relax travel restrictions, Kazakhstan's "Travel without COVID" app promises to simplify travel within the EAEU. Keep an eye out for its launch next week and prepare for a smoother, more straightforward journey ahead!
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- Minister Bagdat Mussin, of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry in Kazakhstan, has announced that the "Travel without COVID" app, allowing Kazakhstani travelers to explore EAEU territories with ease, will be accessible soon.
- The long-awaited "Travel without COVID" app, revealed by Mussin at a recent briefing, will integrate the EAEU countries and be available for Kazakhstani citizens to download next week.
- When looking into international travel possibilities, Mussin noted that matters pertaining to the "QazVac" vaccination passport are under the Ministry of Health's jurisdiction and available through the eGov Mobile platform.
- IATA's Travel Pass platform, known for its digital health verification system, could play a crucial role in international travel alignment in Kazakhstan with their new "Travel without COVID" app, ensuring smooth international travel requirements.
