The SRC warned of responsibility for violating the ban on the export of currency

In connection with the restrictions imposed on the export of foreign currency and gold bars, the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan informed persons leaving the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

In order to avoid delays when crossing the state border, it is recommended to calculate in advance on the day of departure the amount of cash you have with you (in your luggage).

Cash and monetary instruments in a foreign currency should not exceed the equivalent of 10,000 (ten thousand) US dollars at the exchange rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is also not allowed to carry (in luggage) gold bars of refined gold of 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 grams and investment coins of gold "ALTYN BARYS" and silver "KÚMIS BARYS" issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as refined gold over 100 grams.

The SRC noted that in case of detection of violation of the ban, persons will be brought to administrative or criminal responsibility in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In case of bringing to administrative responsibility individuals are fined in the amount of fifteen MCI (45, 9 thousand tenge). Also, by a court decision, the specified money and goods may be confiscated to the state's income.

On the eve of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 14, 2022 No. 830 "On measures to ensure the financial stability of the Republic of Kazakhstan" introduced a ban on the export of foreign currency, gold bars and coins from the Republic of Kazakhstan.