Kazakhstan Visa informations

Kazakhstan Visa informations

Kazakhstan offers various visa options for travelers, with many nationalities eligible for visa-free entry. Here’s an overview of the current visa policies:

Visa-Free Entry

Citizens of over 80 countries can enter Kazakhstan without a visa for tourism or business purposes. Key details include:

Duration: Up to 30 days per visit.

Cumulative Stay: No more than 90 days within any 180-day period.

Eligible Countries: This includes the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, European Union member states, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, and others. 

Additionally, citizens of certain countries, such as Mongolia, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine, are permitted visa-free stays of up to 90 days. 

E-Visa

For nationals not eligible for visa-free entry, Kazakhstan offers an electronic visa (e-visa) system.

Eligible Nationalities: Citizens of over 100 countries can apply.

Visa Types: Tourist, business, medical treatment, and investor visas are available.

Application Process:

Obtain a visa support letter (if required).

Apply through the official e-visa portal.

Pay the visa fee.

Download and print the approved e-visa. 

Entry Points: E-visa holders must enter Kazakhstan through Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or Almaty International Airport. 

Tourist Visas (B12 Category)

For longer stays or multiple entries, travelers can apply for a B12 tourist visa.

Single Entry: Valid for 90 days, allowing a 30-day stay.

Multiple Entry: Valid for 90 days, permitting multiple 30-day stays.

Requirements:

Visa support letter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (for certain nationalities).

Completed visa application form.

Valid passport with at least two blank pages and validity extending three months beyond the visa’s expiration.

One recent passport-sized photograph.  

Special Agreements

Kazakhstan has established bilateral visa exemption agreements with several countries:

Thailand: Visa-free travel for up to 30 days, with a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. 

Morocco: Visa-free stays of up to 30 days within a six-month period.

Montenegro: Visa-free regime extended until December 31, 2025. 

Oman: Visa-free stay extended from 14 to 30 days. 

Entry Requirements

Passport Validity: Your passport should be valid for at least 30 days beyond your planned departure from Kazakhstan and have at least one blank page. 

Registration: Hotels or hosts must register your arrival with local authorities within three working days. 

Health Insurance: While not mandatory, it’s strongly recommended to have travel health insurance to cover potential medical expenses. 

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult the official Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Kazakhstan Tourism Portal.

Travelers should be aware of the visa requirements for Kazakhstan before planning their trip:

Visas on Arrival: Visas on arrival with a validity of up to one month are available for nationals arriving from a country without a Kazakh diplomatic mission. The fee for this visa is approximately US$80. Travelers must hold an invitation letter and obtain approval from the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Additionally, they must enter Kazakhstan through specific airports, which include Aktau, Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Atyrau, or Oral Ak Zhol airports.

Visa in Advance: Travelers not falling into the above categories must obtain a visa in advance. This means obtaining a visa before arriving in Kazakhstan.

Additional Information: For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements, it's advisable to contact a Kazakhstan diplomatic mission in your area or visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. Keep in mind that requirements and procedures can change, so it's crucial to verify the latest information before making travel plans.

Please ensure that you have the necessary visa and documentation in order to avoid any travel disruptions. It's always a good practice to check with the nearest Kazakh embassy or consulate for the most accurate and up-to-date information on visa requirements.

Visa free entry

Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Kazakhstan without a visa. Since 11 July 2020, visa-free visitors can stay for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day timeframe (counted from the first entry)

Here are some additional notes regarding visa-free entry to Kazakhstan:

^ ID – May enter with a national ID card
^ IP – May enter with an internal passport
1 – Up to 30 days within a year period
2 – Up to 30 days within a 180-day period
3 – Up to 30 days, allowing for a maximum total stay of 60 days within any 180-day period
4 – Up to 42 days within a 180-day period

Additionally, residents of the Balkan Region in Turkmenistan have visa-free access to Atyrau Province and Mangystau Province in Kazakhstan for up to 5 days.

Visa-free program

Citizens of countries that do not require a visa for stays of fewer than 30 days in Kazakhstan as part of the visa-free policy are those with significant foreign direct investment in Kazakhstan's economy. This program was initially launched on July 15, 2014, offering unilateral visa-free access to 10 countries. Subsequently, it was extended to a total of 19 countries in July 2015, further expanded to 43 countries in January 2017, and eventually included 54 countries in September 2019.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this visa-free program experienced three consecutive suspensions, starting on April 17, 2020. On May 4, 2021, the program was suspended until December 31, 2021. Nevertheless, it has been resumed on January 1, 2022, and entry without a visa is permitted, including overland border crossings.

Visa replacement

Citizens of the following countries who hold valid tourist visas for Kyrgyzstan are eligible to visit the border districts of Almaty and Jambul regions of Kazakhstan within the validity of such visa:

Non-ordinary passports

Citizens who hold diplomatic passports from the following countries are eligible to visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 90 days:

Additionally, holders of diplomatic and service category passports from the following countries are eligible for visa-free entry for up to 90 days:

For citizens of Egypt and Poland who hold diplomatic passports, visa-free entry is permitted for up to 30 days.

Citizens who hold both diplomatic and service category passports from the following countries can also visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days:

Passport holders of the United Nations (laissez-passer) are exempt from requiring a visa for a stay of up to 30 days within a 180-day period.

Electronic visa

Starting from January 1, 2019, citizens of 117 countries can apply for a single-entry eVisa to visit Kazakhstan for various purposes. The eVisa is available for purposes such as tourism and business, and there are also specific eVisas for medical treatment purposes available for 23 countries. Please note that travelers holding an eVisa must enter Kazakhstan through Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or Almaty International Airport.