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Who needs a visa for Kazakhstan?

Entry rules for Kazakhstan by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 87 countries and territories can visit Kazakhstan without a visa, most for up to 30 days. 1 get a visa on arrival. 90 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 20 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
87
On arrival
1
eVisa or ETA
90
Visa required
20

About 2.4 bn people (30% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Kazakhstan: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Kazakhstan entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days14Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine, UzbekistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa-free90 days in any 1802Azerbaijan, ArmeniaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa-free60 days1Dominican RepublicMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa-free30 days65United States, China, Indonesia, BrazilMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa-free28 days1BarbadosMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa-free14 days4India, Iran, Hong Kong, MacaoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa on arrivalNot stated1MauritiusMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
eVisa30 days (visa valid up to 90 days)90Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, TanzaniaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa requiredNot stated107Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, EthiopiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visa requiredAs granted3Palestine, Kosovo, TaiwanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visa-free for 90 days: Russia, Türkiye, Ukraine and 11 more

14 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa-free up to 90 days

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: Azerbaijan and Armenia

2 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa-free up to 90 days within 180 days

Visa-free for 60 days: the Dominican Republic

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 60 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa-free up to 60 days

Visa-free for 30 days: the US, China, Indonesia and 62 more

65 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa-free up to 30 days

Visa-free for 28 days: Barbados

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 28 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa-free up to 28 days

Visa-free for 14 days: India, Iran, Hong Kong and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa-free up to 14 days

Visa on arrival: Mauritius

1 nationality

At the airport.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa on the arrival

eVisa for 30 days (visa valid up to 90 days): Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and 87 more

90 nationalities

Tourist e-visa; requires an invitation registered by the Kazakh migration service; entry and exit only through Astana or Almaty international airports.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked Tourist electronic visas are issued to citizens of 105 states, business and medical treatment visas - 18 states (the list is attached).

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 104 more

107 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked visa

Visa required: Palestine, Kosovo and Taiwan

3 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked Visa regime of the Republic of Kazakhstan for foreign citizens

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 30 days.

UAE residents, any passport: No residence rule. By passport: India visa-free (14 days); Pakistan visa required; Philippines visa-free (30 days). Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, checked 30 Oct 2026. See Kazakhstan in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, vmp.gov.kz. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Kazakhstan?

It depends on your passport: 87 nationalities are visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival, 90 can use an eVisa or ETA and 20 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 14 days (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Kazakhstan visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 90 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at vmp.gov.kz.

Sources and changes

  1. MFA of Kazakhstan: visa regime for foreign citizens (table by country and passport type)gov.kz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. MFA of Kazakhstan: e-visagov.kz · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Visa and Migration Portal (e-visa applications)vmp.gov.kz · checked 2 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. No change since.

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