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Kazakhstan visas

Kazakhstan tourist visa

Tourists can use visa-free entry if eligible, get a tourist e-Visa online or apply for a B12 tourist visa.

Ways to get a Kazakhstan tourist visa

  3. Visa-free entry for 14 days

    No visa needed

    Holders of ordinary passports from Hong Kong, India, Iran and Macau can enter without a visa for 14 days.

    Stay
    14 days.

    Passports that qualify (4)

  4. Visa exemption programme

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries qualify for this programme.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days per visit, with a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period counted from the first entry.

  5. B12 tourist visa

    Visa needed

    People travelling as tourists can apply for a B12 visa.

    1. Apply for a tourist visa at a Kazakhstan embassy or consulate.
    2. Obtain the visa before travelling.

  6. Tourist e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of other countries can obtain a tourist e-Visa unless their country or territory is on the exclusion list.

Who needs it

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Listed passport holders can visit without a visa for 14, 30 or 90 days, depending on their country or territory.

Good to know

  • Follow the stay limit for your passport.
  • Under the visa exemption programme, each stay can last up to 30 days, with a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period counted from the first entry.
  • Tourist e-Visa holders must arrive at Astana or Almaty international airport.
  • Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Kazakhstan?

Tourists who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Listed passport holders can visit without a visa for 14, 30 or 90 days, depending on their country or territory.

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

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 14 days (no visa at all); Visa exemption programme (no visa at all); B12 tourist visa (a visa from an embassy); Tourist e-Visa (an online visa).

Who can go to Kazakhstan without a tourist visa?

Holders of ordinary passports from the listed countries can enter without a visa for 90 days. Holders of ordinary passports from the listed countries can enter without a visa for 30 days. Holders of ordinary passports from Hong Kong, India, Iran and Macau can enter without a visa for 14 days. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries qualify for this programme.

Can I apply online for Kazakhstan?

Yes: Tourist e-Visa. Citizens of other countries can obtain a tourist e-Visa unless their country or territory is on the exclusion list.

How long can I stay on a Kazakhstan tourist visa?

14, 30 or 90 days for listed visa-free travellers.

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

Follow the stay limit for your passport. Under the visa exemption programme, each stay can last up to 30 days, with a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period counted from the first entry.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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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