The currency in Kazakhstan is the Tenge and can only be obtained in Kazakhstan. Foreign currency should only be exchanged at any authorized local bank or money changer and all transactions must be recorded on a currency declaration form, which is issued on arrival. Participants are requested to retain all exchange receipts. Money should be brought in cash and exchanged when necessary. The current rate of the Tenge against the United States dollars is approximately 125 Tenge to $1. Banking hours are from 0900 to 1800 hours, Monday through Friday.

Major European and international credit cards, including Visa and Diners Club, are accepted in the larger hotels in Almaty and in major shops and restaurants. There are facilities for credit card cash withdrawals in Kazakhstan. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, participants are advised to take travellers cheques in United States dollars.

There is no limit on the amount of Tenge that can be imported or exported. Also there is no limit on the amount of foreign currencies that can be imported provided it is declared on arrival. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount that is imported; special permission is required for all amounts that exceed the foreign currency declared on arrival.