Interior and Finance Ministries submit tariffs on convict visits for public discussion

Under the draft, the cost of a room for an extended visit will depend on the number of beds and be calculated based on the base calculation value (BCV) on the day of payment. A 24-hour stay in a double room will cost 20% of the BCV, in a triple room 25%, and in a quadruple room 30%. If the room is used for less than 24 hours, the fee is still charged for a full 24 hours.

A minute of a video visit is proposed to be priced at 0.5% of the BCV, and a minute of a phone conversation at 0.1% of the BCV. Time will be tracked by the "Qal'a" centralized information system, with an incomplete minute paid proportionally. The money will be deducted from the convict's personal account, and if funds are insufficient, communication will be provided within the remaining balance. The room must be paid for in advance and only cashless; facility staff will be prohibited from accepting cash.

The convicts themselves, children aged up to and including 16 (if unaccompanied by other adults), persons with Group I disabilities and members of families from the Social Register will be exempt from fees for extended visits. Concessions will not apply to video visits and phone calls. If a service is not provided for reasons beyond the user's control, such as equipment or communication failures, there will be no charge for the unrendered part.

Separately, according to the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, it was reported at a relevant committee meeting on November 6 that since the beginning of 2026, correctional facilities have hosted more than 64,000 extended and over 30,000 short visits, as well as upwards of 215,000 phone conversations.