Announcement on the extension of visa free travel to Kazakhstan from January 1, 2017
In accordance with the Government resolution of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 23 December 2016 № 838, “On amending the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 21 January 2012 № 148″, “On adoption of Rules of entry and stay of immigrants in the Republic of Kazakhstan and their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan and Rules of implementation of migratory control, and also registration of foreigners and stateless persons illegally crossing the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan, illegally staying in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as individuals banned from entry to the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”
Citizens of following countries may enter and exit Kazakhstan without issuing visas if the period of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan does not exceed 30 calendar days from the moment of crossing the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
1. Australia
2. Austria 3. Belgium 4. Bulgaria 5. Canada 6. Chile 7. Croatia 8. Cyprus 9. Czech Republic 10. Denmark 11. Estonia 12. Finland 13. France 14. Germany 15. Greece 16. Hungary 17. Iceland |
18. Ireland
19. Israel 20. Italy 21. Japan 22. Latvia 23. Lithuania 24. Luxembourg 25. Malaysia 26. Malta 27. Mexico 28. Monaco 29. Netherlands 30. New Zealand 31. Norway 32. Poland 33. Portugal 34. Republic of Korea |
35. Romania
36. Singapore 37. Slovakia 38. Slovenia 39. Spain 40. Sweden 41. Switzerland 42. Turkey 43. United Arab Emirates 44. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 45. United States of America |
We also inform that the internal affairs bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan exercise the issuance of “business” category single entry visas of for a period of up to thirty calendar days based upon the application for extension of a stay in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan exceeding thirty calendar days for business purposes.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
SINGLE ENTRY BUSINESS, TOURIST AND PRIVATE VISAS
In order to apply for Kazakhstan single entry business, tourist and private visas, you will need to provide the following documents:
1. A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
2. A completed visa application form (one per person). All fields must be completed, otherwise your application can be refused.
3. A valid passport (a photocopy will not be accepted) which should have at least one blank page for a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months longer than the validity of the requested visa.
4. One passport size photo of the applicant which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right hand corner of the application form.
5. Payment should be done by bank order payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan .
NOTE: A tourist visa cannot be extended in Kazakhstan.
The following documents are required, depending on the type of visa applied for:
DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL VISAS:
1. For all representatives of the Government and Agencies who are travelling to Kazakhstan on official purposes, an official letter from the official body has to be provided.
2. A completed visa application form (one per person).
3. A valid passport (a photocopy will not be accepted) which should have at least one blank page for a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months longer than the validity of the requested visa.
4. One passport size photo of the applicant which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right hand corner of the application form.
BUSINESS VISAS:
1. If you apply for double, triple or multiple entry visa for up to one year, a copy of the invitation letter from a host organization in Kazakhstan is needed. This letter must be submitted by the host organization in Kazakhstan to the Department of Consular Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Department of Consular Services must provide the host company with a reference number. In addition, a cover letter from the applicant’s company, briefly summarizing the purpose of the visit and including some information about the company or organization should be attached.
2. A completed visa application form (one per person).
3. A valid passport (a photocopy will not be accepted) which should have at least one blank page for a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months longer than the validity of the requested visa.
4. One passport size photo of the applicant which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right-hand corner of the application form.
5. Payment should be done by bank order payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan.
PRIVATE VISAS (available in single entry only):
1. If you apply for a private visa for more than one month, an original invitation letter issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of the Republic of Kazakhstan is required. Your relatives or friends in Kazakhstan can obtain invitation from the local authorities of MIA and send it to your address. The period of stay in Kazakhstan is shown in a separate paragraph and must not exceed 90 days.
2. completed visa application form (one per person).
3. valid passport (a photocopy will not be accepted) which should have at least one blank page for a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months longer than the validity of the requested visa.
4. One passport size photo of the applicant which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right-hand corner of the application form.
5. Payment should be done by bank order payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan.
Note: Applicants who are applying for their minor children must present additionally:
– a letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please indicate the purpose of your trip, your contacts in Kazakhstan including their name and address, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited;
– a copy of the parents’ passports;
– a copy of the child’s birth certificate;
– a letter from on of the child’s parents stating non-objection to the child’s other parent taking him or her to Kazakhstan.
TRANSIT VISAS:
1. valid visa to the country of destination and copies of your ticket/ itinerary is required.
2. completed visa application form (one per person).
3. valid passport (a photocopy will not be accepted) which should have at least one blank page for a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months longer than the validity of the requested visa.
4. One passport size photo of the applicant which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right-hand corner of the application form.
5. Payment should be done by bank order payable to the Embassy of Kazakhstan.
NOTE: Transit visa is valid only for five days.
Visa processing fees are:
Transit visa
Single entry 7 EURO
Tourist visa
Single entry 15 EURO
Business visa:
Single entry 30 EURO
Multiple entry 100 EURO
Private visa 30 EURO
Attention!
Please DO NOT send any documents and visa application forms to the Embassy by post. The documents sent by post will NOT be processed. The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall not be liable in case of loss of the documents sent by post! Please apply personally or through a travel agency.
Consular office has the right to require for additional documents from the applicant.
Please note:
According to the article 554 point 7 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan the paid consular fees are not to be returned.
Applications and claims on visa fees refunding are not the subject to review.
Submitting your documents the last 7 days of the current month, please consult with the Consular section before you make a payment.
Please, note that visa processing fee must be paid in Еuro.
Account details of Consular Section in Vilnius:
SEB Bank
Account number: LT 587044060001116688
Recipient: the Embassy of Kazakhstan
Purpose of pay: consular fees
SWIFT code: CBVILT2X
Account details of Consular Section in Riga:
SEB Bank
Account number: LV13 UNLA 0050 0163 5084 0
Recipient: the Embassy of Kazakhstan
Purpose of pay: consular fees
Swift: UNLALV2X
Visa processing term is 5 working days.