US passport · Kazakhstan
Do US citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
In brief
No. US passport holders can visit Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days.
Kazakhstan visa-free stay for US citizens: up to 30 days. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked .
Kazakhstan visa fee for US citizens: none for visa-free entry.
visa-free up to 30 days
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanVisas only at vmp.gov.kzReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 30 days |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 30 days |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: vmp.gov.kz |
Do US citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan lists the US among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 30 days.
“visa-free up to 30 days”
Conditions and exceptions
US citizens with an ordinary passport can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan · checkedYour hotel or host must report your stay to the internal affairs (migration police) authorities within three working days of your arrival.
Receiving persons inform the Internal Affairs bodies about immigrants staying with them ... within three working days ... from the date of their arrival.
Visa and Migration Portal of the Republic of Kazakhstan · checked
How to apply
To visit visa-free for up to 30 days there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:
For a longer trip, US citizens can get a single-entry Kazakh visa without a letter of invitation, for example a private visa (B10) for up to 90 days, a business visa (B1) for up to 60 days or a tourist visa (B12) for up to 30 days.
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan), page updated 28 August 2024 · checked
How to apply from the US
In the US, Kazakh visas are handled by the Embassy's Consular Section in Washington, D.C. (DC, Puerto Rico and 16 states, mostly in the South and East, including Texas and Florida) or by the Consulates General in New York (16 northeastern and midwestern states) and San Francisco (18 western and plains states), depending on where you live.
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States of America · checked
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
Not stated by the official sources we read, beyond a valid passport.
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Kazakhstan visa-free for US citizens now?
Yes: visa-free for up to 30 days. Checked on 31 Oct 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
How much does a Kazakhstan visa cost for US citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Kazakhstan visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan: entry rule and entry conditions
- Visa and Migration Portal of the Republic of Kazakhstan (official e-visa and migration services portal): entry conditions
- Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan), page updated 28 August 2024: how to apply
- Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States of America: how to apply