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Visa regime of the Republic of Kazakhstan for foreign citizens

Visa-free regime for up to 30 days has been established  for citizens of countries below:

Visa-free regime for up to 14 days has been established  for citizens of: Hong Kong

Detailed information on the visa regime for a specific country you can find on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://mfa.gov.kz/en/visa/index

Since 1 January 2019 the electronic visa system has been introduced in Kazakhstan.

E-Visas (business, tourist and medical) can be obtained on the basis of a valid invitation considered by the migration service of Kazakhstan.

Business electronic visas and medical treatment E-visas are available for citizens of 23 countries:

How to obtain an electronic visa to Kazakhstan:

• Register upon the migration and visas portal at www.vmp.gov.kz
• Learn the requirements for obtaining e-visa.
• Enter the number of the invitation from the inviting party in Kazakhstan.
• Fill in the visa form.
• Pay the consular fee (paid consular fees are not refundable).
• Print the electronic visa generated in the personal account and sent to the e-mail specified in the form.

The electronic visa allows foreign citizens to enter/leave the Republic of Kazakhstan only via the checkpoints at the Astana and Almaty international airports . The printed electronic visa is presented when the traveller passes the border checkpoint.

The citizens of the countries from the list below can obtain a visa for Kazakhstan by appealing in person to one of the consular offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan ( no invitation or visa support letter is required in this case):

The citizens of all other countries are to go through two stages to get a visa to Kazakhstan :

A  Visa Invitation Letter  (or a  Visa Support Letter ) is an official invitation to visit a foreign country. The Visa Support Letter is issued by a licensed tourism agency, which submits it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for consideration. The MFA of the Republic of Kazakhstan considers the document, after which it forwards a permit to the Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the country, where the tourist is going to receive his/her visa.

Note : the Ministry reserves the right to reject any visa invitation letter application without assigning reasons thereof.

Our company does not offer Visa Support as an individual service . We can provide you with an invitation only if you book a tour at our company.

Documents Required for a Visa Invitation Letter

To receive Visa Support you are to fill a visa support application form and send us a scanned copy of your passport.

As we receive all the required data from you, we issue the visa support letter and submit it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for consideration. After receiving the permit from the MFA of the Republic of Kazakhstan we send you a telex number (the number of the visa invitation ) by e-mail. All this done, you can appeal to the Embassy or Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, where you will be asked to fill the application form for obtaining the Kazakhstan tourist visa ( visa application form ) and to provide the following documents.

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Visa-Free Period: 0 days

Electronic Visa (eVisa)

Tourist - Yes

Business - Yes

Medical Visa - Yes

After a foreign citizen stays in Aruba for more than 0 days, the host country is obliged to issue temporary residence permit (registration) to the guest.

Steps to Obtain eVisa

Invitation from the Kazakh Side

Submit Application for eVisa Online

Review and Confirm Payment

Receive Approval for eVisa

Reference Information

Step 1 . Submit Application for eVisa Online

Log in to www.vmp.gov.kz and provide your details:

- invitation number;

- passport information.

An electronic visa can only be issued with a valid invitation from the Kazakh side. To apply for an electronic visa, you need an invitation number obtained from the inviting Kazakh side. The electronic visa allows entry/exit to the Republic of Kazakhstan only through the international airports of Astana and Almaty.

Step 2 . Review and Confirm Payment

After submitting the application, proceed to online payment of the consular fee

Service Fee:

consular fee for tourist visa - $60, for business visa - $80, for medical visa - $80

Step 3 . Receive Approval for eVisa

The application result is stored in your personal cabinet, in the Visas section.

The electronic visa must be printed and presented during passport control.

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Rates of consular fees

From the moment of delivery of the package of documents to the service provider – no more than 5 working days.

When accessing the portal – 1 working day.

If the response is not provided by the coordinating state body within the specified period, the state service is provided within 1 working day after receiving the approval (when contacting the service provider).

Rules for providing state services

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Issuance/extension of visas

How to get the service online

• Log in  on the portal and click the Request Online button.
• Go to the Visa and migration portal of the Republic of Kazakhstan (vmp.gov.kz/main/user/consul-service).
• Sign up on the Visa and migration portal.
• Complete e-request indicating personal information and sign the request with  EDS .

For registration of single - entry visas B1, "B2", "B3", "B12" and "C12" - through the e-government portal.

How to get the service in a state agency  (required documents):

• Visa application form for obtaining a visa with a color or black-and-white photo measuring 3.5 x 4.5 centimeters.
• When applying for a visa at a foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the number, date of the invitation registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the number and date of issue of the invitation to the visa recipient is reported by the inviting party), or the request of the recipient of the visa category provided for in paragraph 25 of these Rules.
• A valid diplomatic, official, foreign passport of a foreign state, or other identity document recognized as such by the Republic of Kazakhstan and granting the right to cross the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• The original of the payment documents confirming the payment of the consular fee.
• Additional documents required for obtaining a visa in accordance with Annex 1 to these Rules.

The following persons are exempt from paying the consular fee:

• Members of foreign official delegations and accompanying persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• Foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in events of national and international significance (symposiums, conferences and other political, cultural, scientific and sports events);
• Foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• Foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan with humanitarian aid agreed with the interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• Employees of international organizations traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on official business;
• Foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of foreign diplomatic missions and consular offices, as well as international organizations accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the basis of the principle of reciprocity;
• Foreigners-holders of diplomatic and service passports traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on official business;
• Children under 16 years of age on the basis of the principle of reciprocity;
• Persons of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• Former citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan permanently residing abroad and traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for the funeral of close relatives;
• For the issuance of the investor, official, diplomatic visas;
• For the issuance of a repeat visas instead primary visas containing mistakes made by the official staff of the service provider.

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Visa to Kazakhstan

INFORMATION ON APPLYING FOR VISA TO KAZAKHSTAN

• Documents should be submitted only in person .
• Visa processing time   - 5 working days.
• Validity of passport   should not be less than 3 months from the date of expiry of the visa.
• Passport must have at   least 2 blank pages   in the passport.
• Letter of invitation is not required   for obtaining   single-entry   visas to Kazakhstan for the visa categories A3 (service), B1, B3 (business), B10 (private) and B12 (tourist) for citizens of following 48 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Great Britain, Hungary, Greece, Denmark, Israel, Jordan, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy,  Canada , Qatar, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, UAE, Poland, Portugal Republic of Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Sultanate of Oman, the USA, Finland, France, Germany, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Estonia and Japan.
• Applicants who are not citizens of Canada   must provide a copy of the document confirming their status in Canada (Permanent residence card, study or work permit).
• Parents must submit an application form and a cover letter, signed by both parents, as well as a birth certificate of the child and documents confirming the identity of the parents (passport, etc.).
• If   one of the parents submits visa application, then notarized consent letter from the second parent must be submitted.
• If   a child is under a full custody of one parent, a supporting document must be provided.
• Visa application form
• Cover letter

VISA CATEGORIES & LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Visa for private trip (B10)

Visa recipients :

- Persons traveling for private purposes. - Persons traveling for a funeral or in cases of illness of relatives. - Spouses, children or parents traveling together with citizens of Kazakhstan. - Spouses, children traveling together with ethnic Kazakhs. - Former compatriots.

Visa multiplicity, validity and permited period of stay :

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period. - Multiple-entry up to 180 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days at each entry   (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan) . - Multiple-entry up to 3 years with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days at each entry   (only for former compatriots) .

Required documents :

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. One of the following documents: - Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan; - Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a single-entry visa   (only for former compatriots and for citizens of countries who are exempted from providing letter of invitation) . 6. Certificate of loss of citizenship of Kazakhstan   (for former compatriots who have documents confirming their connection with Kazakhstan) . 7. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada: - single-entry visa - $80 USD; - 1-year multiple-entry visa - $ 200 USD; - 2-year multiple-entry visa - $ 400 USD; - 3-year multiple-entry visa - $ 600 USD. 8. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) .

Work visa (C3)

Persons traveling to Kazakhstan for the purpose of employment, as well as members of their families.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period. - Multiple-entry up to 3 years with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. Copy of letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan. 6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada: - single-entry visa - $ 80 USD; - 1-year multiple-entry visa - $ 200 USD; - 2-year multiple-entry visa - $ 400 USD; - 3-year multiple-entry visa - $ 600 USD. 7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) .

Visa for private trip of ethnic Kazakhs (C10)

Ethnic Kazakhs.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period. - Multiple-entry up to 3 years with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period   (for the first time the visa is issued up to 1 year) .

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a visa. 6. Document proving the nationality of the applicant   (for example, a birth certificate where the nationality of both parents is indicated as Kazakh) . 7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) .

Visa for business trip (B1)

- Participants of conferences, symposiums, forums, exhibitions, concerts, cultural, scientific events, meetings, round tables, exhibitions, expert meetings. - Persons accompanying humanitarian aid. - Persons arriving for the purpose of giving lectures and conducting classes at educational institutions. - Participants of youth, student and school exchange programs   (with the exception of study at educational institutions of Kazakhstan) . - Participants of sport events.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 60 days. - Multiple-entry up to 1 year with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 60 days at each entry   (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan) .

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. One of the following documents: - Note verbal; - Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan; - Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a single-entry visa   (only for for citizens of countries who are exempted from providing letter of invitation) . 6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada: - single-entry visa - $80 USD; - multiple-entry visa - $200 USD. 7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) .

Visa for business trip (B2)

Visa recipients:

- Persons arriving for the purpose of installation, repair and maintenance of equipment; - Persons arriving to provide consulting or audit services.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days. - Multiple-entry up to 180 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days at each entry.

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan. 6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada: - single-entry visa - $80 USD; - multiple-entry visa - $200 USD. 7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) .

Visa for business trip (B3)

- Persons arriving for negotiations, conclusion of contracts within the framework of cooperation in the field of industrialization and investment. - Founders or members of the board of directors.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days. - Multiple-entry up to 1 year with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days at each entry   (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan) .

Visa to enter Kazakhstan to apply for permanent residency (B8)

Persons traveling to obtain a permanent residence permit in Kazakhstan.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period. - Multiple-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for the entire period.

Required documents ::

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a visa. 6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada: - single-entry visa - $180 USD; - multiple-entry visa - $300 USD. 7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) . ! To obtain a permanent residence permit in Kazakhstan additional documents will be required. Please check in advance the list of the required documents at the territorial departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.

Tourist visa (B12)

Persons traveling as tourists.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days at each entry. - Multiple-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days at each entry   (only if there is an invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan) .

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. One of the following documents: - Letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan; - Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a single-entry visa   (only for citizens of countries who are exempted from providing letter of invitation) . 6. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada: - single-entry visa - $60 USD; - multiple-entry visa - $90 USD. 7. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) .

Transit visa (B13)

Persons travelling as transit passengers through the territory of Kazakhstan.

- Single-entry up to 90 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 5 days. - Multiple-entry up to 180 days with the right to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 5 days.

1. Passport. 2. Copy of passport   (only page with holder's information) . 3. Visa application form, filled and signed. 4. One photograph   (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm) . 5. Cover letter from the applicant with a request to issue a visa. 6. Copy of visa of the destination country and copy of air or railway ticket. 7. Consular fee - Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada: - single-entry visa - $20 USD; - multiple-entry visa - $90 USD. 8. Prepaid envelope with a return address for sending the passport to the applicant   (not required if applicant picks up passport in person) .   Business-Immigrant (C5) You can apply for "C5" category Business Immigrant visa (single entry until 90 days) if you are adult visiting Kazakhstan with a purpose of entrepreneurial activity. Documents required Cover letter   of request signed by the applicant;  Visa Application.   A separate   visa application form     must be completed for each person. All fields must be completed, otherwise your application may be refused. Please see Visa application instructions for details. Download the visa application form; Valid passport.   You must submit your passport valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the requested visa. The passport must have at least two blank pages for a visa and for entry and exit stamps; Photocopy   of your passport’s main page; Photo.   One passport size (3.5cm x 4.5cm or 5 x 5cm) photo of the applicant, which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right hand corner of the application form.  Medical certificate   confirming the absence of diseases, the presence of which prohibits entry of foreigners and stateless persons to the Republic of Kazakhstan; Medical insurance ;  Criminal record certificate   issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence;  Certificate of the absence of a ban on entrepreneurial activity   on the basis of a court decision issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence, if the issuance of such a certificate is provided for by the legislation of a foreign state   (if applicable) . Consular fee -   80 USD . Money orders payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada.    Visa Fees are not refundable .

E - Visa to Kazakhstan

• B1, B2, B3 business from 30 to 60 days of stay
• B12 tourist up to 30 days of stay
• C12 for medical treatment up to 90 days of stay
• register on the website of the Visa and Migration Portal www.vmp.gov.kz (portal is multilingual)
• get acquainted with the requirements for obtaining the electronic visa, check the validity of your passport and presence of blank pages in it (for stamping entry into the RoK)
• follow the "Electronic visa" section and enter the date and number of the approved invitation letter from the Kazakhstan part
• fill in and confirm passport and other personal data
• pay a consular fee of 60 USD for a single-entry tourist visa or 80 USD for a single-entry visa for business travel and medical treatment (payment only by bank card)
• return to the portal's personal cabinet after payment in order to download the electronic visa in PDF format
• check the data and print e-Visa before traveling to Kazakhstan
• present a printed electronic visa while passing through passport control at one of the international airports of Kazakhstan
• you can arrive in Kazakhstan with the electronic visa only by air flight
• when passing through the border control and during your stay in the country, you must have national passport and electronic visa in printed form
• e-Visa holders are exempt from the migration registration (TRP) upon arrival in Kazakhstan. It is sufficient for the host entity to submit a notification to the migration service about your stay in the country. This should be done within 3 business days since your entry date.
• you need to apply for new electronic visa in case of passport renewal/replacement

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• Kazakhstan visa

Kazakhstan has a diverse set of visa rules for passport holders of different nations: visa-free, single entry, multiple entry, visa only with a letter of invitation ,… Which one is for you? Read on.

Important: when entering the country, you might need to get registered .

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Visa-free regime

The visa-free regime was suspended for most of 2020 and 2021 due to covid , but has been reinstated in 2022.

Visa-free means you do not need to get a visa in advance. You will also not get a visa at the border. You will only get a stamp and a registration card (see below). All visa-free regimes are valid at land borders, sea ports and airports.

Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for

• All European Union citizens
• Argentina (up to 30 days within year period)
• Ecuador (up to 30 days within 180-day period)
• Liechtenstein
• New Zealand
• Philippines
• Saudi Arabia
• South Korea (up to 30 days, for a maximum total stay of 60 days within any 180-day period)
• Switzerland
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• China (up to 42 days within 180-day period)
• India (up to 42 days within 180-day period)
• Iran (up to 42 days within 180-day period)

Visa runs : You can no longer enter and re-enter visa-free as many times as you like, indefinitely. This was common practice until the end of 2019. From 2020, all visa-free nationalities are now only allowed a maximum of 90 days within 180 days.

It is still ok to re-enter the same day. Every time you re-enter, you get a fresh 30 days.

Passport validity : For visa-free entry, your passport only needs to be valid for the period of your stay. If you are coming with a visa, your passport needs to be valid until the standard 6 months after the end of your stay.

Updates and questions can be posted in this forum topic .

90 days within 180 days: what does it mean?

This is still a matter of debate. The best (and only) explanation of the new policy we have read so far says the 180-day period is counted from the first entry , unlike for instance the Schengen area, where the 180-day period is assessed counting backwards at each entry .

This means (in our opinion) that if you enter on January 1st, you have 90 days until June 29. On June 30, a new 180-day period starts where you can use up to 90 days.

Do you have to exit at the end of a 180-day block? We do not know for sure.

Kazakhstan has started an e-visa system. Citizens of 117 countries will be able to apply for an e-visa for tourism purposes. A letter of invitation is needed (see the chapters below for more info). The visa is single entry and valid for 30 days. Additionally, e-visas for business and medical treatment are available for 23 countries. Holders of an e-visa must arrive via Astana or Almaty airport.

The e-visa is valid only for the visa recipient. Children must get a separate visa.

Eligible nations

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, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, 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, Micronesia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Palau,  Panama,  Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville),  Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,  Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela,  Vietnam, Zambia,  Zimbabwe.

The list of countries whose passport holders can get an electronic business or medical e-visa:

Bahamas, Bermuda, Burundi, Cambodia, Cuba, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Kuwait, Laos, Macau, Macedonia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Qatar, Serbia, South Africa,  Vatican, Virgin Islands, Vietnam.

Process and Q&A

Your passport needs to have at least 2 blank pages and expire no earlier than 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa. The process:

• Register on the e-visa website .
• Fill in the visa application form and the invitation number you got from the letter of invitation sent to you by a tour operator (see the chapter below)
• Pay the consular fee
• Print the e-visa after you got the confirmation e-mail
• Present the printed e-visa when passing through passport control at the airport in Astana and Almaty.

These are the rough guidelines we got from the Kazakh government. We have no reports yet of how this would work in reality, but we know at least one person already managed to get an e-visa. Your questions and experience reports are more than welcome in the Kazakh E-visa Q&A .

Visa support and LOI (letter of invitation)

To get a tourist visa at a Kazakh embassy, or to get an e-visa, you will need to acquire a letter of invitation (LOI) first. No letter of invitation is needed for nationals of Oman , Qatar and Saudi Arabia if applying at the embassy. Everyone else who needs to apply for a visa, needs a letter of invitation.

Some embassies accept a letter of invitation from a private person in Kazakhstan. Others only accept an invitation letter from a Kazakh tour operator.

After a break between 2016 and 2022, we started to offer invitation letters once more in 2023. You can start the application process immediately here .

Tourist visa

If you are not able to visit visa-free, you will need to get a tourist visa at a Kazakh embassy. Since 2017, most embassies only accept applications from residents of the country they are located in.

If you do not have a Kazakh embassy in your country, find out which embassy is responsible for your nationality or get a visa on arrival.

Tourist visa types have been simplified since 2017. Only 2 types remain: single entry and multiple entry.

Single entry

• Visa duration: 90 days
• Period of stay within those 90 days: 30 days
• Number of entries: 1
• Cost: 20-50$

Multiple entry

• Period of stay: 30 days maximum for each entry
• Number of entries: unlimited

The 90 days start from the date you fill in on the form, not the date you receive the visa. Let it be clear: with a multiple entry visa, you can only stay 30 days in-country for each entry. You are, however, allowed to return the same day after a visa run.

A group visa is a possibility for tour groups who travel together. Most importantly, they need to enter and exit the country together. We don’t know the minimum size of the group.

Visa on arrival

Pre-arranged visas for a stay of up to 1 month can be obtained on arrival for nationals arriving from a country without a Kazakh diplomatic mission. The fee is approximately US$80, and they must hold an invitation letter . The visa on arrival is available at the airports of Aqtau, Almaty, Astana, Atyrau and Oral.

You will in any case need a special letter of invitation for visa on arrival from a tourist agency. It is not possible to get a Kazakhstan visa on arrival at a land border, nor at Aqtau sea port.

The transfer desk works Monday-Saturday during office hours. If you arrive outside of these times, you will have to wait. If that takes more than half an hour, you will be questioned by the police and possibly be detained.

If the transfer desk is open, you can show your letter of invitation, pay 80$ and receive your visa on the spot.

Border zone permit

A number of areas skirting the border with China and Kyrgyzstan have been deemed ‘sensitive’ by the government of Kazakhstan and a special permit is needed to visit them. This is a costly, time-consuming and sometimes impossible affair, which is a shame, since a few of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan can be found inside these border zones.

At the same time, it means you will have the place to yourself if you manage to obtain the permit.

Read all about it in the Kazakhstan border zone permit article .

Transit visa

Find all info on the transit visa for Kazakhstan page .

Registration in Kazakhstan

Registration information has also moved to a separate page.

Kazakhstan visa requirements

• a valid passport with expiry date 6 months after the end of your stay in Kazakhstan and 2 empty pages
• a copy of Kazakhstan LOI (if you need one)
• the completed visa application form
• 1 passport-size photo
• Money to pay for the visa

A new rule in 2017 says you can only apply at the embassy where your residence is. Most embassies seem to follow this rule, but some are willing to make exceptions if you do not have an embassy in your home country. See the embassy reports section for details.

Overstaying and extending your visa

In the past, a 5000$ fine or 3 weeks in Kazakh jail were the punishment for anyone who failed to leave the country on time. Since 2017, it has become possible to overstay without serious consequences. Officially, you need to be able to demonstrate force majeure (flight cancellation, train delay, hospital visit, …), but at least one person has managed to get away with overstaying for a day without a good reason.

The procedure involves going to the nearest OVIR station and asking for an extension. You can then receive a B20 exit visa valid up to 15 days.

Taraz, October 2017: Border guards said within 3 days of overstay you only get an official warning, then another 5 days to leave with the exit visa in your passport before it goes to court. Went to OVIR, got an exit visa for 10 days – cost 1500 tenge.

YMMV. All updates welcome in the Kazakh visa overstay forum topic .

Other visas

Kazakhstan has 39 types of visas. Have a good look at this official document to get a sense of where to start if you are coming for very particular reasons.

Embassy reports

Since the visa-free regime, embassy reports are no longer very useful. In general, the rule now seems to be you can only apply in your home country. We have had 2 reports since 2017, in Baku and Kuala Lumpur, that only people with residence permit can apply. In Tbilisi it was still possible without residence permit, but for an extortionate 200$.

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Kazakhstan Visa Support / Letter of Invitation (LOI)

If you are planning to visit Kazakhstan and your country is not in the visa-free list, you need to apply for Visa Support, also known as Letter of Invitation (LOI), before applying for visa. Visa support is obtained via/from a travel agency. You can apply as early as 3 months, but no later than 20 days before your trip. Application processing time is up to 2 weeks. Approved visa support form is faxed directly to the Kazakh Embassy or Consulate you have indicated in your application. You will receive a reference (telex) number of the approved Kazakhstan Visa Support (LOI). You need to provide it with your visa application.

Kazakhstan Visa Support Requirements

To apply for the Kazakhstan visa support, you need the following:

• Filled out Kazakhstan Visa Support / Letter of Invitation (LOI) Form;
• A good quality photocopy of your passport ;
• International flight booking confirmation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to deny any application for Kazakhstan visa support without providing further explanations or may request additional information (e.g. , letter from the employer confirming the employment).

It is possible to obtain a visa at the international arrivals lounge of Astana and Almaty International Airports, if there is no Kazakhstan Embassy or Consulate in the country.

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The Kazakhstan eVisa is an online visa , introduced in January 2019, which allows eligible citizens to travel to Kazakhstan for purposes of tourism and business , as well as for medical treatment for certain nationalitie s.

The eVisa Kazakhstan was introduced by the government of Kazakhstan in order to expedite the process of obtaining a visa for Kazakhstan for eligible citizens. The Kazakhstan visa online is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days in the country.

Eligible citizens can apply through the simple Kazakhstan eVisa application online. Applicants can complete the form in just a few minutes with personal, passport and travel information. It is also necessary to provide a Kazakhstan invitation letter number , and answer a few security-related questions, in order to receive an online Kazakhstan tourist visa via email .

The Kazakhstan online visa can be used to enter the country at select points of entry, either N ursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or Almaty International Airport .

It is necessary for travelers to submit an online Kazakhstan visa application at least 5 working days before the expected date of arrival in the country.

Those who wish to visit Kazakhstan for purposes other than tourism, business, or medical treatment are required to apply for a Kazakhstan visa from their nearest Kazakh Embassy or Consulate .

Passport with minimum validity of 3 months, containing 2 blank pages

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Current email address

Debit/credit card details

Kazakhstan eVisa Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to meet the following Kazakhstan eVisa requirements in order to submit an application:

• Obtain an invitation letter from the Migration Service of Kazakhstan and provide the invitation number on the eVisa application form
• Have a passport containing at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 3 months from the expiry date of the Kazakhstan eVisa
• Provide valid credit or debit card details to pay the Kazakhstan eVisa fee
• Supply a current email address at which to receive the approved eVisa.

A further key eVisa requirement for Kazakhstan specifies that the applicant should print a copy of the approved online visa to present alongside their passport upon arrival in the country. Applicants with dual nationality should ensure they use the same passport to enter Kazakhstan as that used to complete the eVisa application.

Kazakhstan travel requirements state that it is necessary to enter Kazakhstan on the dates specified on the eVisa application form. If the holder’s travel dates change, it will be necessary to apply for a new eVisa.

Countries Eligible for Kazakhstan

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Brunei Darussalam
• Burkina Faso
• Central African Republic
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Faroe Islands
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Guinea-Bissau
• Ivory Coast
• Liechtenstein
• Marshall Islands
• North Korea
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turkmenistan
• Vatican City

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What is a Kazakhstan eVisa?

The Kazakstan eVisa is an online visa, introduced in January 2019, which allows all eligible citizens to travel to Kazakhstan for a short stay for tourism or business purposes, as well as for medical treatment for certain eligible nationalities.

How much is an electronic Kazakhstan visa?

The government price of the electronic Kazakhstan visa is $80 (30,636 KZT), the same as the consular visa. The cost is the same for all eligible nationalities. It is necessary to pay the fee using a valid credit or debit card.

Can I obtain a multiple entry Kazakhstan online visa?

No, the Kazakhstan eVisa is only available as a single entry online visa. In order to obtain a multiple entry visa for Kazakhstan, it is necessary to apply at a Kazakhstan embassy or consulate for a traditional consulate visa

How long will my eVisa to Kazakhstan be valid for?

The Kazakhstan visa online is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days in the country.

What are the advantages of the electronic visa to Kazakhstan?

The electronic visa to Kazakstan allows eligible citizens to submit a visa application online and receive an approved eVisa via email. It is possible to submit an eVisa application from anywhere the world, eliminating the need to apply for a visa from a Kazakhstan Embassy or Consulate or queue for a visa on arrival at border entry points.

What do I need for my Kazakhstan eVisa application?

In order to apply for a Kazakhstan eVisa, it is necessary to obtain an invitation letter from the Migration Service of Kazakhstan, and supply the invitation number on the application form. Applicants are also required to have:

• A passport from an eligible country with at least 2 blank pages, valid for at least 3 months from the expiration date of the eVisa
• A valid credit or debit card to pay the Kazakh eVisa fee
• A current email address at which to receive the eVisa.

How long before my travel date should I apply for my visa for Kazakhstan?

Applicants are advised to apply for the eVisa for Kazakhstan at least 5 business days before the intended date of arrival in the country.

Do I need to enter Kazakhstan on the exact date specified in my application form?

Yes, it is necessary to enter Kazakhstan on the exact date specified on the application form and invitation letter.

Do I need to obtain a separate eVisa for people accompanying me?

Yes, the eVisa for Kazakhstan is only valid for a single traveler and does not grant travel authorization to those accompanying the holder. It is necessary to submit a separate eVisa application for each traveler from eligible countries.

If my travel dates change, can I apply for an amendment for a change of date for the eVisa for Kazakhstan?

If the applicant’s travel dates change, it will be necessary to apply for a new eVisa for Kazakhstan.

My child is included in my passport. Do I need to make a separate Kazakhstan visa application for her/him?

Yes, it is necessary to submit a separate Kazakhstan eVisa application for all travelers, including for a baby or child. To obtain an eVisa for children under 16 years old, it may be necessary to provide a copy of the minor’s birth certificate, copies of the parents’ passports, and letter of request from both parents.

I have completed my application. When will I obtain my Kazakhstan visa online?

The standard processing time for the eVisa for Kazakhstan is 5 business days from the date of application.

The information on my e-Visa does not fully match the information on my travel document. Can I enter Kazakhstan with this eVisa?

Applicants need to ensure that all the information provided on the eVisa form exactly matches the details of their travel document, as any errors may result in the rejection of the application or refusal of entry to the country.

Can I extend my online visa while in Kazakhstan?

Holders of an eVisa will be able to get an extension from an office affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan if they are able to present documents showing a clear need to stay longer.

How can I check the status of my online Kazakhstan visa?

Applicants will be able to check the status of the online Kazakhstan visa through the updates and notifications sent to the email address provided on the form.

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Kazakhstan is an under-explored country full of incredible attractions that everyone should discover. It is a natural destination full of lakes that look like seas, mountain ranges, plains, crops, and pastures. The diverse range of sights in Kazakhstan make it ideal for any traveler searching for adventure, culture, and history.

Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis, Almaty, is an ancient commercial center with attractions such as the Ascension Cathedral, a Russian Orthodox church from the Tsarist era, and the Kazakh State Central Museum.

If you are one of the people who want to visit this wonderful country, we recommend that you verify that you have all the necessary travel documents. One of them, the most important, is the Kazakhstan Tourist Visa . If you want to know more about this travel document, and how to apply, continue reading below.

What is the Kazakhstan Tourist Electronic Visa?

Kazakhstan e-Visa is an online visa introduced in January 2019, which allows foreign citizens to visit Kazakhstan for business or tourism purposes .

This travel document makes the process of obtaining a travel authorization to Kazakhstan much faster and simpler. It also eliminates the need to go to a Kazakhstan embassy or consulate for processing.

Countries eligible to apply for a Kazakhstan Tourist Visa

Travelers can get a visa on arrival for a shorter stay, or have to apply for a visa. Add your nationality at the top of this page to find out if you are eligible for the Kazakhstan tourist visa.

Validity of the Kazakhstan tourist visa

The government of Kazakhstan introduced the Kazakhstan e-visa to streamline the process of obtaining a visa. The online Kazakhstan visa is valid for 90 days with a permitted stay of 30 days in the country.

Requirements and documents needed for the Kazakhstan Tourist Visa

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to obtain your e-visa, you must present the following documents:

Passport with sufficient validity: Your passport must be valid for at least three months and have at least two blank pages to process your travel document.

Invitation letter: You must obtain an invitation letter from the Kazakhstan Migration Service before you apply, and provide the invitation number on the eVisa application form.

Email address: An email address is required to send you the digital document, and in case you need to be contacted for any additional questions.

Credit or debit card for payment: You can pay for the process with a debit/credit card.

Another requirement is that the applicant must print a copy of the approved online Kazakhstan visa to present with the passport upon arrival in the country. Applicants with dual nationality must ensure that they use the same passport to enter Kazakhstan that they used to process the visa.

The visa requirements state that entering Kazakhstan on the dates specified on the eVisa application form is necessary.

Do I need a Kazakhstan Tourist Visa to transit through the country?

Transit through Kazakhstan is allowed for travelers who meet the requirements of their final destination, without a visa.

If you are in transit through Kazakhstan on your way to another country and are going through immigration to stay in a hotel to catch a flight the next day, you will need to follow normal entry procedures and apply for a Transit Visa .

How to apply for the Kazakhstan Tourist Visa online

Obtaining this document can be very easy. Just follow these three simple steps to apply for your visa from the comfort of your home and the iVisa experts will do the rest:

First: Complete our questionnaire with your personal and travel information. After this, you will be able to choose the type of processing you wish to acquire.

Second: As a second step, you will have to make the payment for the transaction. Not without first corroborating that all the information entered is correct.

Third: With iVisa, you will receive online assistance on any extra information you need to upload.

Once the process is completed, you will receive a confirmation email . If you do not find it in your inbox, it may be in SPAM.

Costs and processing times of the Kazakhstan Tourist Visa

There are three processing alternatives with which you can apply for the visa. Each of them has a different processing time and price depending on the travel needs of the traveler. They are as follows:

Standard Processing Time: This option takes 7 days for a fee of USD $210.99 including government fees.

Rush Processing Time: You’ll get your visa in just 6 days for a fee of USD $295.99 including government fees.

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Do minors need a Kazakhstan Tourist Visa to enter the country?

All family members must have an electronic visa for Kazakhstan, including young children. The parent or guardian may apply if the child is not old enough to apply alone.

COVID-19 requirements or restrictions

As of 8 June 2022, travelers are no longer required to provide a certificate of vaccination or a PCR certificate with a negative test result for COVID-19.

What else should I keep in mind before traveling to Kazakhstan?

The best time to travel to Kazakhstan is between May and September. July, August, and September are always the most pleasant months for hiking in the mountains. Between November and April, temperatures are very cold, making it difficult to enjoy your trip.

It is also important to ensure the availability of the hotels and tours you have chosen. For that, we recommend that you make a reservation in advance, especially when it is in high season.

Where can I contact you if I have more questions?

If you have any questions about the Kazakhstan e-visa or another travel document, you can contact our customer service team online or at [email protected] . We have a team of experts who are available 24 hours a day to help you.

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