From January 1, the cost of air tickets for children traveling in Kazakhstan will be compensated by the state. The order of the Minister of Culture and Sports came into effect. The purpose of the new program is to motivate Kazakhstanis to relax with their families inside the country.
According to the rules, the amount that could have been spent on children’s air travel will be reimbursed only if it is included in the tour package of local licensed operators. Minor citizens of Kazakhstan from two to 17 years old inclusive, or stateless children who have the right to permanent residence in the country, fly for free.
The receipt of the subsidy is regulated by the tour operator, he must send an application with a package of necessary documents to JSC NC Kazakh Tourism. The cost of the ticket, if approved, is paid in full.
“In order to receive a children’s free airfare, tourists need to contact a tour operator in the field of domestic tourism to purchase a tourist product and make a planned vacation throughout the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Free air travel is carried out at the expense of the tour operator in the field of domestic tourism. This measure applies throughout the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Kazakhstan commented.
Subsidizing tickets relies on every child for whom parents bought a ticket as part of a tour package. According to early calculations of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the cost of the tour, taking into account the validity of the program, can be reduced by 20-30 percent.
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