Can a citizen of Kazakhstan or Belarus enter Abkhazia without a visa?

Yes, citizens of Kazakhstan and Belarus can enter Abkhazia without a visa, but for different durations.

• Citizens of Belarus: can stay in Abkhazia without a visa for up to 30 days.
• Citizens of Kazakhstan: the visa-free period for them is up to 14 days.

For entry, both require only a foreign passport. Internal passports or ID cards are not suitable for crossing the border.

It is important to remember the general rules for all foreigners (except Russians):

• Visa-free entry is possible only through the "Psou" checkpoint from the Russian side (or by ferry from Sochi). Entry through the border with Georgia ("Inguri" checkpoint) is not provided for visa-free purposes.
• If you plan to visit Georgia in the future, note that entering Abkhazia through the "Psou" checkpoint is considered by Georgia as a violation of its law. This may cause problems when attempting to enter Georgia later.
• For stays longer than the established visa-free period (14 or 30 days), citizens of Kazakhstan and Belarus must obtain a visa in advance.

Visa-free regime of Abkhazia for certain countries in 2026

Citizenship	Main document	Is a visa required?	Visa-free stay duration
Russia	Internal or foreign passport of the Russian Federation	No	up to 90 days
Belarus	Foreign passport	No	up to 30 days
Kazakhstan	Foreign passport	No	up to 14 days

You can find the full list of visa-free countries, as well as instructions for obtaining a visa for other states, in our detailed article: Entry to Abkhazia in 2026: rules, documents, and whether a visa is needed.

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