Kazakhstan visa
Having to get a visa to Kazakhstan takes all the fun out of traveling.
We are here to get it back. Just apply online below and let us do the rest
- rTourist visarequired
- rPrivate visarequired
- rWork visarequired
- rBusiness visarequired
- nTourist visanot required
- nBusiness visanot required
- rStudent visarequired
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
The Visa-free regime typically in place has been suspended for all eligible nationals. Currently all travelers will require a visa to enter Kazakhstan. If you normally do not require a visa for a stay of under a certain amount of days please apply for the visa type that allows for entry for over a 30 day duration. In addition, delays may be experienced in processing your visa and additional documentation may be required.
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
Visa is not required for a stay up to 30 days
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
The Visa-free regime typically in place has been suspended for all eligible nationals. Currently all travelers will require a visa to enter Kazakhstan. If you normally do not require a visa for a stay of under a certain amount of days please apply for the visa type that allows for entry for over a 30 day duration. In addition, delays may be experienced in processing your visa and additional documentation may be required.
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
Visa is not required for a stay up to 30 days
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
The Visa-free regime typically in place has been suspended for all eligible nationals. Currently all travelers will require a visa to enter Kazakhstan. If you normally do not require a visa for a stay of under a certain amount of days please apply for the visa type that allows for entry for over a 30 day duration. In addition, delays may be experienced in processing your visa and additional documentation may be required.
Visa is not required for a stay up to 30 days
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
The Visa-free regime typically in place has been suspended for all eligible nationals. Currently all travelers will require a visa to enter Kazakhstan. If you normally do not require a visa for a stay of under a certain amount of days please apply for the visa type that allows for entry for over a 30 day duration. In addition, delays may be experienced in processing your visa and additional documentation may be required.
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
Visa is not required for a stay up to 30 days
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
The Visa-free regime typically in place has been suspended for all eligible nationals. Currently all travelers will require a visa to enter Kazakhstan. If you normally do not require a visa for a stay of under a certain amount of days please apply for the visa type that allows for entry for over a 30 day duration. In addition, delays may be experienced in processing your visa and additional documentation may be required.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
Kazakhstan tourist visas are not being issued until further notice
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
Currently Kazakhstan visas are only being issued for emergency or essential reasons.
As of July 1, 2019, all visa applications must be submitted to the consular section in-person by the applicant. VisaHQ can assist only with document review and collection of the passport.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan is closed every Wednesday.
Kazakhstan is only issuing visas to immediate family members to the citizens of Kazakhstan or work/business visas. Officially all tourist visa application are suspended until January 1, 2022.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Letter of Invitation. An official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan.
Business Support Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Kazakhstan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kazakhstan.
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
The sample format for this letter can be found here.Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Letter of Invitation. An official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan.
Authorization Letter. A notarized letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan providing VisaHQ permission to collect your passport from the consulate is required for a passport pickup.
Personal letter. A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate your name, the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
Invitation Letter. Copy of invitation letter from a host company in Kazakhstan. The invitation must clearly indicate the following: name of applicant; exact name of inviting company; exact dates of the entry to Kazakhstan ; Inviting company should provide the confirmation (visa support/telex) for your trip through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Enrollment Letter. Please provide a letter confirming your enrollment from university/college/school in Kazakhstan.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Authorization Letter. A notarized letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan providing VisaHQ permission to collect your passport from the consulate is required for a passport pickup.
Business Support Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Kazakhstan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kazakhstan.
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
The sample format for this letter can be found here.Personal letter. A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate your name, the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
Work permit. Copy of the work permit from Kazakhstan.
Invitation Letter. Copy of invitation letter from a host company in Kazakhstan. The invitation must clearly indicate the following: name of applicant; exact name of inviting company; exact dates of the entry to Kazakhstan ; Inviting company should provide the confirmation (visa support/telex) for your trip through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Personal letter. A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate your name, the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Proof of accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.
Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on itinerary.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Letter of Invitation. An official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan.
Business Support Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Kazakhstan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kazakhstan.
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
The sample format for this letter can be found here.Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Letter of Invitation. An official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan.
Authorization Letter. A notarized letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan providing VisaHQ permission to collect your passport from the consulate is required for a passport pickup.
Personal letter. A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate your name, the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
Invitation Letter. Copy of invitation letter from a host company in Kazakhstan. The invitation must clearly indicate the following: name of applicant; exact name of inviting company; exact dates of the entry to Kazakhstan ; Inviting company should provide the confirmation (visa support/telex) for your trip through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Enrollment Letter. Please provide a letter confirming your enrollment from university/college/school in Kazakhstan.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Authorization Letter. A notarized letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan providing VisaHQ permission to collect your passport from the consulate is required for a passport pickup.
Business Support Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Kazakhstan, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
• Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
• State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kazakhstan.
• Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
• Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
The sample format for this letter can be found here.Personal letter. A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate your name, the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
Work permit. Copy of the work permit from Kazakhstan.
Invitation Letter. Copy of invitation letter from a host company in Kazakhstan. The invitation must clearly indicate the following: name of applicant; exact name of inviting company; exact dates of the entry to Kazakhstan ; Inviting company should provide the confirmation (visa support/telex) for your trip through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service.
Personal letter. A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate your name, the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for
A visa is not required for this destination.
Unfortunately, at this time VisaHQ does not provide service for Tourist visa
Additional steps you may take:
- Check the current validity of your passport and the availability of blank visa pages
- Contact the nearest embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan
Take advantage of our extensive embassy and consular database to find the nearest one. Upon contacting the embassy confirm the required documents, the time it takes to process the visa and whether the consulate accepts applications by mail.
- Additional required documents for minorsApplication form. The application form must be signed by a parent.Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.Marriage Certificate. A copy of the marriage certificate.Letter of Request. A letter requesting visa issuance, addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Must include name, purpose of trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, dates of travel, and places to be visited.Non-Objection Letter. A letter from one of the child's parents giving approval tothe child's other parent taking him or her to Kazakhstan.
- All tourist visa applications must include the supporting documents requested below, including a confirmed hotel reservation and letter of invitation obtained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan which your hotel can provide you with.
- Additional required documents for minorsApplication form. The application form must be signed by a parent.Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.Marriage Certificate. A copy of the marriage certificate.Letter of Request. A letter requesting visa issuance, addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Must include name, purpose of trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, dates of travel, and places to be visited.Non-Objection Letter. A letter from one of the child's parents giving approval tothe child's other parent taking him or her to Kazakhstan.Renunciation certificate. Parents of Kazakh origin are required to provide proof of renunciation of Kazakh citizenship.Letter of consent. A letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan, signed by both patents and specifying who will be traveling with the child, the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, places to be visited, and the names and addresses of any contacts in Kazakhstan.
- Additional requirements for applicants of Kazakh originApplicants of Kazakh origin must submit proof that their citizenship has been formally relinquished through the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington DC. For instructions please see the Embassy relinquishment page.
- All foreign citizen must register at the local Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan or at the hotel within 72 hours upon arrival to Kazakhstan.
- Additional required documents for minorsApplication form. The application form must be signed by a parent.Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.Marriage Certificate. A copy of the marriage certificate.Letter of Request. A letter requesting visa issuance, addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Must include name, purpose of trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, dates of travel, and places to be visited.Non-Objection Letter. A letter from one of the child's parents giving approval tothe child's other parent taking him or her to Kazakhstan.
- Additional requirements for applicants of Kazakh originApplicants of Kazakh origin must submit proof that their citizenship has been formally relinquished through the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington DC. For instructions please see the Embassy relinquishment page.
- Additional required documents for minorsApplication form. The application form must be signed by a parent.Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.Marriage Certificate. A copy of the marriage certificate.Letter of Request. A letter requesting visa issuance, addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Must include name, purpose of trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, dates of travel, and places to be visited.Non-Objection Letter. A letter from one of the child's parents giving approval tothe child's other parent taking him or her to Kazakhstan.Renunciation certificate. Parents of Kazakh origin are required to provide proof of renunciation of Kazakh citizenship.Letter of consent. A letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan, signed by both patents and specifying who will be traveling with the child, the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, places to be visited, and the names and addresses of any contacts in Kazakhstan.
- Additional requirements for applicants of Kazakh originApplicants of Kazakh origin must submit proof that their citizenship has been formally relinquished through the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington DC. For instructions please see the Embassy relinquishment page.
- Maximum validity for the Kazakhstan work visa is 1 year. Actual validity issued by the Embassy will be based on applicant's length of work contract.
- All tourist visa applications must include the supporting documents requested below, including a confirmed hotel reservation and letter of invitation obtained by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan which your hotel can provide you with.
- Additional required documents for minorsApplication form. The application form must be signed by a parent.Birth certificate. A copy of the applicant's birth certificate.Parents' passport copies. A copy of the information pages of both parents' signed passports.Letter of consent. A letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan, signed by both patents and specifying who will be traveling with the child, the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, places to be visited, and the names and addresses of any contacts in Kazakhstan.Renunciation certificate. Parents of Kazakh origin are required to provide proof of renunciation of Kazakh citizenship.
- Additional requirements for applicants of Kazakh originApplicants of Kazakh origin must submit proof that their citizenship has been formally relinquished through the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington DC. For instructions please see the Embassy relinquishment page.
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Kazakhstan COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is partially openKazakhstan has opened its borders for some countries, as domestic restrictions vary between areas, according to changes in infection rates.
Restrictions doesn't apply with Citizens of Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.
Nonresident foreign nationals from the following countries are prohibited from entry: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar, Eswatini, Malawi, Tanzania, and Hong Kong.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.Negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival: All allowed passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, issued at most 72 hours before arrival.📝Health form must be presented to immigration upon arrival. Allowed travelers must complete the form.Upon arrival restrictions🏠Quarantine for 14 days required for all travelers who test positive.😷Masks are required in public spaces and transport.
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