Is smoking banned in public places in Kazakhstan?
Comprehensive ban
Kazakhstan instituted a comprehensive smoke-free law in 2009, banning smoking in public places and workplaces.
Kazakhstan is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Turkmenistan
- Comprehensive ban Turkmenistan banned smoking in all public places in 2000 and later banned the sale of all tobacco products.
- Armenia
- Partial ban Armenia bans smoking in most public places and cafes, but half-closed premises remain exempt until 2024.
- Georgia
- Comprehensive ban Smoking is banned in public places including stations, hotels, restaurants, and café-bars.
- Iran
- Comprehensive ban Iran has banned smoking in all public places, including state bodies, hotels, and restaurants, since 2007.
- Pakistan
- Partial ban Smoking is restricted in public buildings and transportation, but specific hospitality exemptions are not detailed.
- Turkey
- Comprehensive ban Turkey prohibits smoking in all indoor public spaces, including bars, restaurants, and workplaces, with fines for violations.
Other laws in Kazakhstan
- Driving Age
- 18+
- Homeschooling
- Legal with conditions
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