Kazakhstan visa policy

Visa Policy for Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan visa policy explains the requirements and regulations that foreign nationals must meet when they wish to visit the country. Kazakhstan doesn't require a visa for about 60 nationalities, for stays of up to 90 days based on the nationality.

Nevertheless, passport holders from over 180 countries and territories are required to obtain a Kazakhstan visa before they can visit the country, either by applying at an embassy or applying online for the visa.

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Kazakhstan visa policy currently permits travelers from more than 115 countries to apply for visas online (eVisa), which eliminates the need for embassy appointments weeks in advance, or for long immigration lines at the border for visas.

For applicants eligible for the Kazakhstan eVisa, a simple online form can be completed in a few minutes, which will result in an approved electronic visa being emailed to applicants. The eVisa for Kazakhstan is a single-entry electronic visa that is valid for business and tourism purposes, although certain nationalities can also apply for it for medical care. Holders are allowed to enter the country once for a short stay of up to 30 days. The visa requirement applies to citizens of 65 countries, regardless of the purpose or duration of a visit to Kazakhstan.

Citizens who are eligible to apply for an online visa should also apply for a visa from the Kazakhstan embassy if they intend to stay longer in the country.

Through the embassy of Kazakhstan, foreign citizens can apply for a wide range of visas, including work visas, student visas, business visas, religious visas, transit visas, and other visa types. Find further information about Kazakhstan visa policy and requirements below.

Tourist Visa Policy for Kazakhstan

Over 60 nationalities can enter Kazakhstan without the need for a visa for short-term tourism without a visa set by the Kazakhstan immigration department. The Republic of Kazakhstan does require a tourist visa for visitors from over 180 countries. These can be obtained either through embassy consular services or through electronic visas available online.

A Kazakh electronic tourist visa is now available to citizens of over 115 countries. This visa allows a 30-day single-entry stay in Kazakhstan. An approved eVisa can be used to enter the country for 90 days after it has been granted.

An eligible foreign citizen must have a passport valid for at least three months beyond the expiration date of the Kazakhstan eVisa, as well as an email address to which the approved online tourist visa will be sent. Those not eligible to apply for the Kazakh eVisa are required to obtain a tourist visa at an embassy or consulate. Find below further information about Kazakh visa requirements for your nationality.

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Kazakhstan eVisa

The eVisa program for Kazakhstan, introduced in 2019, allows eligible citizens to request an electronic visa through an online application, eliminating the need to apply through a government office in person. There are currently more than 115 nationalities that can now submit a simple application online, to receive an approved eVisa sent by email, greatly expediting the process of applying for a visa for tourism or business. Some foreign citizens are also eligible to obtain an eVisa for medical treatment. Follow the Kazakhstan visa policy for more details.

A necessary requirement to apply for a Kazakh visa online is that the applicant must first obtain a letter of invitation from the Kazakhstan Migration Service. The invitation letter-number must then be provided when completing the eVisa application form. An approved eVisa permits a single entry to Kazakhstan for a stay of up to 30 days and may be used to enter the country at one of two designated points of entry, at either Almaty or Nursultan Nazarbayev airports.

In the event that an eVisa-eligible visitor wants to travel to the country for longer stays or another purpose of a visit than that permitted with the eVisa, they must apply for a visa from the nearest Kazakh embassy or consulate. Find below a complete list of all the countries for which an eVisa is needed to visit Kazakhstan.

Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Botswana
Brunei Darussalam
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Costa Rica
Cuba
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Federated States of Micronesia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

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Kazakhstan Tourist Visa

Kazakhstan visa policy states that individuals from approximately 65 countries must obtain a visa to travel to the country of Kazakhstan, regardless of the purpose of the visit. There are around 40 types of visa that can be applied for through a Kazakh government diplomatic office, either through an embassy or consulate.

Among the most prominent of these are the tourist visa, work visa, business visa, transit visa, and student visa. However, there are also visas for humanitarian purposes, investment, adoption, missionary work, and residency, among numerous other activities. In order to apply for a tourist visa for Kazakhstan, the applicant must make an appointment at the nearest Kazakh embassy or consulate, and complete an application form indicating the type of visa they require.

In accordance with Kazakhstan visa policy, the applicant must also furnish a passport valid for 6 months from the intended date of travel, containing at least one or two blank pages. It is also necessary to provide additional supporting documentation depending on the type of visa required. It is also necessary to pay a processing fee before the visa can be approved. Browse the list below to discover if a Kazakhstan visa is required for your nationality.

Afghanistan
Aland Islands
Albania
American Samoa
Anguilla
Antarctica
Bermuda
Bonaire
Bosnia and Herzegovina
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Cook Islands
Curacao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Falkland Islands
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gibraltar
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guernsey
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Jersey
Jordan
Libya
Martinique
Mayotte
Montserrat
New Caledonia
Niue
Norfolk Island
Northern Mariana Islands
Pakistan
Palestinian Territory
Pitcairn Islands
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Sudan
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syrian Arab Republic
Taiwan
Timor-Leste
Tokelau
Turks and Caicos Islands
United States Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen

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Other Visa Information for Kazakhstan

Since April 2018, passport holders of the People’s Republic of China and India have not been required to obtain a transit visa for Kazakhstan under certain conditions. A Kazakh transit visa is not required for stays up to 72 hours if they are transiting through the country to a third destination at either Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or Almaty International Airport.

However, this visa-free exemption only applies if the passenger holds valid air tickets, and is traveling on one of the airlines of Kazakhstan. Otherwise, a transit visa will be required as per the Kazakhstan visa policy.

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