Skip to content
2 ways to enter

Kazakhstan visas

Kazakhstan medical visa

Medical visas cover treatment, examinations, consultations and certain care visits. Medical e-Visas are also available.

Ways to get a Kazakhstan medical visa

  1. C12 medical treatment visa

    Visa needed

    People travelling for treatment, medical examinations or consultations, accompanying people, and people already in Kazakhstan who need treatment qualify. It also covers people caring for close relatives in hospital who are Kazakhstan citizens or permanent residents, and people already in Kazakhstan who need to care for close relatives.

  2. Medical treatment e-Visa

    eVisa

    Eligible citizens can obtain an online visa for medical treatment.

Who needs it

People travelling for medical care, accompanying patients or caring for eligible close relatives can apply for a medical visa.

Good to know

  • The C12 visa also covers certain treatment and care needs that arise while a person is already in Kazakhstan.

Questions

Do I need a medical visa for Kazakhstan?

People travelling for medical care, accompanying patients or caring for eligible close relatives can apply for a medical visa.

What are the ways to get a medical visa for Kazakhstan?

There are 2 options: C12 medical treatment visa (a visa from an embassy); Medical treatment e-Visa (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Kazakhstan?

Yes: Medical treatment e-Visa. Eligible citizens can obtain an online visa for medical treatment.

Does my passport change whether I need a medical 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 medical 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 medical 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 medical 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.

Reviewed by