Central Asia Tourism

KAZAKHSTAN’S VISA REGULATIONS for TOURISTS and BUSINESSMEN

The following nationalities can obtain visa, Tourist and business for a one month validity, one entry at a consulate or embassy without an invitation:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom and USA. Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Estonia, Hungary, Israel, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Poland, Romania, San-Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Uruguay, Vatican.

The consulates at Kazakh airports only issue visa against an invitation and one entry. Though it can be changed later, Visa for a longer duration or multiple entry also require an invitation. The invitation is submitted to OVIR and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which after 5 working days submits it to the consulate concerned.

The Ministry will pre-issue the visa to be available at the airport upon arrival. At the consular section, before immigration, Travelers will have to complete on board or at the airport the visa request form and submit 1 photo. Visa can be issued at airports in Almaty, Astana and Atyrau or at any Kazakh embassy or consulate. Transit visa can also be issued at the airport.
The fee for a 1 month visa is about 35.00 US.00 $. The visa fee at the airport is 40.00 for tourist and 70.00 for business visa.

Arriving in Kazakhstan an immigration form must be completed, The form may be issued by the consulate with the visa. This form, stamped by immigration will serve as proof of registration for 90 days if it shows two entry stamps. Registration after arrival with OVIR is required if this form has not been completed. Fee about 30.00 US.00 $. The registration must be made within 5 days after arrival at OVIR, If arrival overland or at a small airport the registration is only stamped once, in this case the passport must be registered within 3 days.

For a one year visa the registration s only valid for 3 months and then must be extended.

Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Estonia, Hungary, Israel, Jamaica, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Poland, Romania, San-Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Uruguay, Vatican.

To apply for visa the following information is required: see form.

Full name, date and place of birth. Passport number,, date of issue and validity. Nationality, Profession, residence address. Date and means of arrival and departure. Residence in Almaty if known.
Where the visa shall be issued, airport or which consulate.

Payment: against invoice by bank transfer or credit card:
- If payment by credit card AMEX, MASTERCARD, VISA, 3% will be added to the invoice.
Rate of exchange 1st January 2008 122.00 KZT. = 1.00 USD 
Most actual Rate of exchange 
Visitors to Kyrgyzstan must have a visa for Kazakhstan with double entry.
Turkish nationals do not need a visa to visit Kazakhstan.

more detailed info about visa please click here:  last update: 05-04-2009

Last Update: 19. April 2009