Kazakhstan is introducing mandatory microchipping for domestic dogs and cats. The corresponding order from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources has been published, and starting August 28, 2026, owners will be required to use electronic chips to identify their pets. Fines for violating the new rules can reach 86,500 tenge for individuals, according to infohub.kz.
Under current pet registration rules, owners could choose any identification method: collar, bracelet, tattoo, electronic tag, or chip. However, for dogs and cats, this list is now reduced to a single mandatory option: a microchip. For other animal species subject to registration, the choice remains.
The chip number will be entered into a unified database, allowing for more effective control of the pet population and increasing owner responsibility. The Ministry of Ecology emphasizes that the innovation aims to improve public safety, reduce the number of animal attacks on people, and enhance control over stray animals.
Administrative liability for the absence of a chip is provided under the Administrative Code. For individuals, the fine will be 20 MCI (86,500 tenge in 2026), for officials — 30 MCI (129,750 tenge), and for legal entities — 40 MCI (173,000 tenge). For repeated violations within a year, the amounts increase: for individuals — 30 MCI, for officials — 40 MCI, and for legal entities — 50 MCI (216,250 tenge).
It is worth recalling that Kazakhstan already has a digital pet passport in the eGov Mobile app, which stores data on microchipping, sterilization, and vaccination. To activate it, pet owners must register their animal in the Unified Database (TABAN). Earlier, it was also reported that owners may be required to find new homes for animals they plan to give up.