Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | No |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NoteAll nationals staying longer than five days must register with an OVIR office and pay a registration charge. Failure to do so will result in penalties on departure.
Types of Visa and CostTourist: £23 (single-entry); £33 (double-entry).
Business and
Private: £33 (single-entry);
£43 (double-entry);
£73 (triple-entry);
£133 (multiple-entry, up to one year); £263 (multiple-entry, up to two years).
Transit: £13.
ValidityTourist: 30 days (single-entry); 60 days (double-entry).
Business and
Private: three months (single-, double- and triple-entry); one or two years (multiple-entry).
Transit: 72 hours.
Applications to:The consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info. Applicants of Sweden and Denmark must apply to the Diplomatic Mission of the Republic of Kazakstan in Norway or make their applications through two specially nominated visa service agents based in London. Contact the embassy or see the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the UK for more information.
Working Days RequiredOne day. All applicants are strongly recommended to submit visa applications at least five days prior to date of departure.
WarningMost visits to Kazakhstan are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | 1 |
| Cholera | Yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | Yes | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareThere is a large network of hospitals, emergency centers and pharmacies. The largest include the Central Hospital, the Maternity and Childhood Institute Clinic and the Medical Teaching Institute Clinic in Almaty, and the Spinal Center and Hospital of Rehabilitation Treatment in Karaganda. However, standards within the public healthcare system have declined significantly since the Soviet era. It is hard to ascertain the level of expertise of the doctors, and visitors cannot rely on the availability of western medicines. Medical insurance is strongly recommended and should include Medevac insurance.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers arriving within six days from infected areas (children under one year are exempt).
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Kazakhstan. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
Foreign visitors (except nationals of CIS countries) staying in Kazakhstan for longer than three months may be required to take an AIDS test.
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