Kazakhstan, Russia Strike Deal: Kazakh Drivers Exempt From New Migration Rules

Kazakh drivers no longer face Russia's 90-day limit. The deal eases work on international routes and reflects Kazakhstan's commitment to protecting its professional drivers.

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2025 October 19 . 8:04 AM

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Kazakhstan, Russia Strike Deal: Kazakh Drivers Exempt From New Migration Rules

Kazakhstan and Russia have reached an agreement, exempting Kazakh drivers from Russia's new migration rules. The deal, announced by Mazhilis deputy Bolatbek Nazarbayev, follows intense negotiations and will benefit drivers engaged in international transportation.

Previously, international drivers working on routes through Russia and Belarus faced fines and detentions due to the '90-day stay' rule. This rule limits foreign citizens' stay in Russia to 90 days a year, regardless of the visit's purpose. The Kazakh government, considering its drivers as professionals knowledgeable in international law, safety requirements, and foreign languages, pushed for this exemption.

The agreement is part of Kazakhstan's plan to coordinate such decisions within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The EAEU's Coordination Council aims to prevent unilateral actions that limit the stay of drivers from member countries. With this deal, Kazakh drivers are no longer subject to Russia's '90-day stay' limit.

The agreement between Kazakhstan and Russia exempts Kazakh drivers from the '90-day stay' rule, simplifying their work on international routes. This decision aligns with Kazakhstan's efforts to coordinate within the EAEU and protect its drivers, considered the elite of their profession.