# Kazakhstan eSIM: online the moment you land

> Buy a Kazakhstan eSIM before you fly. Data on 4G and 5G networks from Almaty to Astana, no ID needed, home number stays on.

Source: https://linkpals.store/esim/kazakhstan · Updated 2026-11-07

Get a Kazakhstan eSIM and land in Kazakhstan with data already working. Buy online with no ID, scan the QR code before you fly, and keep your home number on for calls, WhatsApp and bank codes.

## Kazakhstan eSIM plans

Choose by days and data. Country plans cover Kazakhstan only; regional and global plans add the countries around it. You pay once in US dollars, with no contract.

### Kazakhstan plans

- 100 MB, 7 days: $1.37
- 500 MB/day, 1 days: $1.52
- 500 MB, 7 days: $1.50
- 1 GB/day, 1 days: $1.78
- 1 GB, 7 days: $1.87
- 2 GB/day, 1 days: $2.32
- 2 GB, 15 days: $2.55
- 3 GB/day, 1 days: $3.51
- 3 GB, 15 days: $3.23
- 3 GB, 30 days: $3.36
- 5 GB, 30 days: $4.67
- 10 GB/day, 1 days: $4.95
- 10 GB, 30 days: $8.70
- 20 GB, 30 days: $14.22

### Regional plans

- 500 MB/day, 1 days (Central Asia): $1.56
- 500 MB/day, 1 days (Asia (20 areas)): $2.74
- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia): $2.24
- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia): $2.30
- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $3.43
- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $3.63
- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Asia (20 areas)): $4.22
- 1 GB, 7 days (Central Asia): $2.24
- 1 GB, 7 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $2.53
- 1 GB, 7 days (Asia (20 areas)): $4.85
- 2 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia): $3.40
- 2 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $5.93
- 2 GB/day, 1 days (Asia (20 areas)): $8.22
- 3 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia): $4.39
- 3 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $9.04
- 3 GB, 15 days (Central Asia): $4.18
- 3 GB, 15 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $4.99
- 3 GB, 15 days (Asia (20 areas)): $11.48
- 3 GB, 30 days (Central Asia): $4.43
- 3 GB, 30 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $5.27
- 3 GB, 30 days (Asia (20 areas)): $11.79
- 5 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia): $5.37
- 5 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $11.09
- 5 GB, 30 days (Central Asia): $7.84
- 5 GB, 30 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $9.27
- 5 GB, 30 days (Asia (20 areas)): $16.43
- 10 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia): $10.13
- 10 GB/day, 1 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $17.64
- 10 GB, 30 days (Central Asia): $12.89
- 10 GB, 30 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $15.58
- 10 GB, 30 days (Asia (20 areas)): $27.37
- 20 GB, 30 days (Central Asia): $19.74
- 20 GB, 30 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $27.79
- 20 GB, 30 days (Asia (20 areas)): $46.32
- 50 GB, 180 days (Central Asia (4 areas)): $109.48

### Global plans

- 1 GB/day, 1 days (Global (120+ areas)): $5.74
- 1 GB, 7 days (Global (120+ areas)): $5.90
- 1 GB, 7 days (Global139): $7.71
- 1 GB, 365 days (Global (120+ areas)): $9.48
- 1 GB, 365 days (Global139): $17.48
- 2 GB/day, 1 days (Global (120+ areas)): $10.03
- 3 GB, 30 days (Global (120+ areas)): $14.11
- 3 GB, 30 days (Global139): $16.40
- 5 GB, 30 days (Global (120+ areas)): $22.11
- 5 GB, 30 days (Global139): $24.97
- 10 GB, 30 days (Global (120+ areas)): $40.00
- 10 GB, 30 days (Global139): $43.42
- 20 GB, 30 days (Global (120+ areas)): $71.58
- 20 GB, 90 days (Global139): $74.51
- 20 GB, 90 days (Global (120+ areas)): $78.43

## Arriving in Kazakhstan with data

Flying into Almaty International (ALA)? Set up the Kazakhstan eSIM at home, leave it switched off, and turn it on after landing. You'll have data before the bags reach the belt.

To get around, most visitors use Yandex Go and InDrive. Your Kazakhstan eSIM coverage follows the places people actually go, from Almaty, Astana and Shymkent to the roads between them.

You'll see Kazakh and Russian on most signs, so a camera-translate app is worth having on mobile data. Prices are in Kazakhstani tenge, and your bank's one-time codes still arrive on your home SIM.

### Local tips for Kazakhstan

- The steppe between cities is vast, so expect gaps on long train or road journeys.

## Best eSIM for Kazakhstan: which plan to pick

The best eSIM for Kazakhstan is the one that covers your whole stay with data to spare. Maps, messaging and browsing use about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Video calls, streaming and hotspot use more, so size up if you work on the road.

Good starting points for Kazakhstan from today's plans:

- **About a week:** 3 GB for 15 days, $3.23.
- **Two weeks:** 5 GB for 30 days, $4.67.
- **A month or heavy use:** 10 GB for 30 days, $8.70.

Today's prices for Kazakhstan

| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 100 MB | 7 days | $1.37 | — |
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | $1.52 | — |
| 500 MB | 7 days | $1.50 | — |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | $1.78 | — |
| 1 GB | 7 days | $1.87 | $1.87 |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | $2.32 | — |

## Kazakhstan coverage and networks

Your Kazakhstan eSIM roams onto Beeline and Tele2.kz, picking whichever has the best signal where you are. Expect 4G and 5G speeds where available.

| Network | Technology |
| --- | --- |
| Beeline | 4G |
| Tele2.kz | 5G |

## Comparing your data options in Kazakhstan

|  | LinkPaLS eSIM | Local SIM card | Home roaming |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Set up | At home, before you fly | On arrival, at a shop or kiosk | Already on |
| ID needed | None | Usually a passport | None |
| Your home number | Stays on | Removed while the SIM is out | Stays on |
| Cost | Fixed, paid once | Low, but only after arrival | Often the most expensive |
| Best for | Most travelers | Long stays with a local number | Very short emergency use |

Roaming is the easy option and usually the priciest. A local SIM is cheap but costs you an hour on arrival. The Kazakhstan eSIM sits in between: set up at home, priced like local data.

## Set up your Kazakhstan eSIM in minutes

### Set up your eSIM for Kazakhstan in three steps

1. **Choose your plan.** Pick the data and days you need for Kazakhstan. Check your phone first on our [compatible phones](https://linkpals.store/compatible-devices) list.
2. **Install before you fly.** Open My eSIMs, scan the QR code on Wi-Fi, and label the new line "Travel" so it's easy to find later.
3. **Connect on arrival.** After landing, open mobile settings, turn on the travel line and data roaming for it, and make it your data line. Stuck? Follow [how to activate eSIM](https://linkpals.store/help).

## Why use a Kazakhstan eSIM

- **Keep your physical SIM safe.** It stays in the phone, so there's no tiny card to lose in a hotel room.
- **Pay in Kazakhstani tenge without surprises.** Card apps and banking alerts keep working, so you can watch every charge.
- **Share your data.** Turn on hotspot for a laptop or a travel partner.
- **Ready for Astana and Shymkent.** Maps, tickets and translation work as you move between them.
- **No roaming bill.** Prepaid data at a fixed price, paid once.

Going on to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan? A regional plan keeps one eSIM working across borders, so you don't switch lines at every stop.

## Regional and global plans that include Kazakhstan

- [Central Asia (4 areas) eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/central-asia-4-areas): 4 countries, from $2.53
- [Central Asia eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/central-asia): 5 countries, from $1.56
- [Asia (20 areas) eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/asia-20-areas): 19 countries, from $2.74
- [Global (120+ areas) eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/global-120-areas): 117 countries, from $5.74
- [Global139 eSIM](https://linkpals.store/esim/global139): 127 countries, from $7.71

## Frequently asked questions

### Which eSIM is best for Kazakhstan?

The best eSIM for Kazakhstan covers your whole trip with enough data. For Kazakhstan alone, pick a country plan; for several countries, a regional or global plan saves switching. Compare the current plans at the top of this page.

### Does the eSIM work in Astana and Shymkent?

Yes. Your Kazakhstan eSIM covers Kazakhstan wherever partner networks reach, including Almaty, Astana and Shymkent. Remote areas may drop to slower speeds or lose signal.

### Will my eSIM work when I land at Almaty International?

Yes. If you install it before your flight, it connects once you land and switch off airplane mode. Turn the line on and allow data roaming for it.

### What are the downsides of an eSIM?

Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked, most QR codes install only once, and LinkPaLS plans are data-only, so you call through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime.

### How do I get around Kazakhstan with my eSIM?

Most visitors use Yandex Go and InDrive. Any app you need runs on your LinkPaLS data, and the driver or host can reach you on WhatsApp.

### Do I pay for the eSIM in Kazakhstani tenge?

No. You pay LinkPaLS once, in US dollars, when you buy the plan. You'll only need Kazakhstani tenge for spending once you're in Kazakhstan.

### Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot in Kazakhstan?

Yes. LinkPaLS plans allow tethering, so you can share data with a laptop or a travel partner. Hotspot use drains data faster, so size up your plan.

### Is an eSIM worth it for Kazakhstan?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM. You land with working data, skip the airport SIM counter, avoid roaming charges and keep your home number active.