India announces free 30-day visas for citizens of Kazakhstan

The visa waiver covers tourism, medical treatment, and accompanying persons

India will offer free visas for up to 30 days to citizens of Kazakhstan for tourism and medical travel. Ambassador of India to Kazakhstan Y. K. Sailas Thangal announced the decision during a reception marking India's Republic Day in Astana on January 26, 2026, according to Qazinform News Agency.

Ambassador Thangal said:

"The Government of India has decided to grant gratis visas up to 30 days to Kazakh nationals travelling for tourism, medical treatment and accompanying persons."

The initiative aims to promote bilateral tourism and strengthen people-to-people contacts between the two countries.

Kazakh citizens can apply for the free visa through online applications or by submitting documents in person at the Embassy of India.

Growing tourism ties

The Ambassador noted that tourism exchanges between the two countries continue to expand. An estimated 250,000 Indian citizens visited Kazakhstan in 2025.

India and Kazakhstan maintain a strategic partnership, with cooperation across multilateral platforms including the SCO, BRICS, CICA, the United Nations, and the India-Central Asia Dialogue.