Kazakhstan e-visa

An e-Visa is an online visa for tourism, business, investment or medical treatment.

Ways to get a Kazakhstan e-visa

Online visa for tourism, business, investment or medical treatment
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Citizens of other countries can obtain an e-Visa, except citizens of the countries and territories excluded from the programme.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa may use an e-Visa if their citizenship and travel purpose qualify.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa for a visit within their allowed stay.

Good to know

Enter through Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana or Almaty International Airport.
Citizens of Afghanistan, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Pakistan, Palestine, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Timor-Leste and Yemen must apply at a Kazakhstan embassy or consulate.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Kazakhstan?

Travellers who need a visa may use an e-Visa if their citizenship and travel purpose qualify. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need a visa for a visit within their allowed stay.

Can I apply online for Kazakhstan?

Yes: Online visa for tourism, business, investment or medical treatment. Citizens of other countries can obtain an e-Visa, except citizens of the countries and territories excluded from the programme.

What rules do I have to follow on a Kazakhstan e-visa?

Enter through Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana or Almaty International Airport.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Kazakhstan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Kazakhstan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Kazakhstan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Kazakhstan e-visa rules?

On Kazakhstan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Kazakhstan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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