Deposit for electronic queue at Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border postponed

In the Turkestan region, the deadline for implementing the requirement, originally set for November 9, 2026, has been postponed. It applies to international freight carriers reserving passage through the "Kazygurt," "B. Konysbayeva," and "Atameken" border crossing points. The CarGoRuqsat electronic queue remains operational without changes.

The deposit is not a fee for crossing the border. Before booking, the carrier transfers 86,500 tenge to a special electronic account. If the truck arrives at the scheduled time, the full amount is automatically refunded.

Previously, it was reported that if a carrier fails to appear at the reserved time twice in a row within 90 calendar days, the deposit could be transferred to the budget. After refund, the funds could be used for new bookings. The rules for transferring money to a bank account, refund timelines, and cancellation procedures have not yet been determined.

The initiative is linked to the increasing load on the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border. From January to October 2026, 741,500 vehicles crossed it—16.2% more than the previous year. Authorities also noted that some drivers make reservations directly at the border, leading to longer queues on approach roads.

The launch date for the guarantee deposit has not been announced. Its amount depends on the monthly calculation index, so if the MCI changes, the deposit size may be revised.