Kazakhstan Launches the QazETA Digital Platform for Foreign Nationals in Pilot Mode

Kazakhstan Launches the QazETA Digital Platform for Foreign Nationals in Pilot Mode

 

«QazETA» digital platform for foreign nationals

 

QazETA is a state digital platform designed to provide foreign nationals with convenient, transparent, and secure access to key migration and related services under the “one-stop shop” principle (a unified digital window for foreigners).

The project aimed to create a modern, user-friendly platform for foreigners interacting with the government authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as to improve the efficiency and quality of public service delivery.

The QazETA platform is focused on:

- simplifying procedures for entry into and stay of foreign nationals in the Republic of Kazakhstan;

- creating a single digital entry point that ensures consistent interaction of foreign nationals with government services, from entry into the country to everyday services;

- increasing transparency of processes, reducing application processing times, and improving service quality;

- the digitalization of core migration procedures and their integration into mobile service;

The platform is currently operating in pilot mode and the implementation of the platform will be carried out in phases. Currently, the following services are available:

- issuance of electronic visas (e-Visa);

- issuance of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA);

- obtaining the status of an electronic resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan (e-Residency);

- issuance of certificates confirming the crossing of the state border of the Republic of Kazakhstan by foreign nationals (including for the purpose of IMEI verification of mobile devices).

 

Key services of the platform:

 

1. Electronic visa (e-Visa)

An electronic visa is a digital form of a state service for issuing visas to foreign nationals and stateless persons.

Citizens of 104 countries may apply for a single-entry electronic visa under the following categories: "А3" (service), "А5" (investor), "В1","В2","В3", (business trip), "В9-1" (Digital Nomad Visa), "В10" (private travel), "В12" (tourist), "С12" (medical treatment).

 

An electronic visa is issued on the basis of an electronically issued invitation (the invitation is issued by the territorial police authorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and is valid only for the visa holder and does not apply to accompanying persons. In case of passport replacement, a new electronic visa must be obtained.

Foreign nationals and stateless persons are permitted to enter and exit the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan using a valid electronic visa only through border crossing points of the international airports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

 

2. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

 

The ETA is intended for citizens of countries that are exempt from visa requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authorization is issued in electronic form.

Foreign nationals planning to travel to Kazakhstan must submit an ETA application through the mobile application no later than 72 hours prior to travel. 

The validity period of the ETA is 180 days.

The actual duration of stay of foreign nationals in Kazakhstan is regulated in accordance with the applicable migration legislation.

At the same time, the issuance of an ETA does not guarantee entry into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The final decision on admission is made by the authorized state body of the Republic of Kazakhstan during border control procedures.

The following categories are exempt from the requirement to obtain an ETA:

- holders of diplomatic and service (official) passports;

- members of official delegations;

- representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the pilot period, obtaining an ETA is recommended but not mandatory for citizens of countries exempt from the Republic of Kazakhstan’s visa requirements. After the pilot period, the ETA will be gradually introduced as a mandatory requirement for these categories of citizens.

 

3. Electronic Residency (e-Residency)

e-Residency is an innovative instrument that provides foreign nationals and stateless persons located outside the Republic of Kazakhstan with access to digital government and commercial services within the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

The e-Residency program is implemented within jurisdiction of the AIFC and provides for:

- remote issuance of an Individual Identification Number (IIN);

- opening of bank accounts and payment cards;

- issuance of eSIMs;

- remote company registration and business operations

within jurisdiction of the AIFC.

 

Further expansion of the platform’s functionality is planned, including the issuance of health insurance, the possibility of expedited border control for ETA holders (Fast Track), payment of service fees, and other digital services.

The QazETA mobile application is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.

As part of the project, a technical support service is in operation. Inquiries and suggestions are accepted via email at support@qazeta.kz.

Mobile App User's Guide QazETA

User's Guide for the E-residency mobile application

User's Guide for the E-residency mobile application List of countries where single-entry electronic visas are issued to citizens

1. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
2. The Republic of Angola
3. The Principality of Andorra
4. Antigua and Barbuda
5. Aruba
6. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas
7. Barbados
8. The Republic of Belize
9. The Republic of Benin
10. United Republic of Tanzania
11. Plurinational State of Bolivia
12. Bosnia and Herzegovina
13. The Republic of Botswana
14. The State of Brunei Darussalam
15. Burkina Faso
16. The Republic of Burundi
17. The Kingdom of Bhutan
18. Republic of Vanuatu
19. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
20. The Gabonese Republic
21. The Cooperative Republic of Guyana
22. The Republic of Haiti
23. The Republic of the Gambia
24. The Republic of Guatemala
25. The Republic of Guinea
26. Republic of Guinea-Bissau
27. The Republic of Honduras
28. Grenada
29. The Republic of Djibouti
30. The Commonwealth of Dominica
31. The Dominican Republic
32. The Arab Republic of Egypt
33. The Republic of Zambia
34. Republic of Zimbabwe
35. The Islamic Republic of Iran
36. The Kingdom of Cambodia
37. Republic of Cameroon
38. Republic of Kenya
39. Republic of Kiribati
40. Democratic People's Republic of Korea
     

     

41. People's Republic of China (Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Taiwan)
42. The Comoros
43. Republic of the Congo
44. Republic of Costa Rica
45. The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
46. The Republic of Cuba
47. Lao People's Democratic Republic
48. The Kingdom of Lesotho
49. The Republic of Liberia
50. The Lebanese Republic
51. The Republic of Mauritius
52. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania
53. The Republic of Madagascar
54. The Republic of Malawi
55. The Republic of Mali
56. The Republic of Maldives
57. Kingdom of Morocco
58. The Republic of the Marshall Islands
59. Micronesia
60. The Republic of Mozambique
61. Republic of the Union of Myanmar
62. The Republic of Namibia
63. The Republic of Nauru
64. Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
65. The Republic of Niger
66. The Republic of Nicaragua
67. South Africa
68. Central African Republic
69. The Republic of Palau
70. Republic of Panama
71. Independent State of Papua New Guinea
72. The Republic of Paraguay
73. The Republic of Peru
74. The Republic of Rwanda
75. The Independent State of Samoa
76. The Republic of San Marino
77. Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
78. The Republic of Seychelles
79. Republic of Senegal
80. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
81. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
82. Saint Lucia
83. The Republic of North Macedonia
84. The Republic of Suriname
85. The Republic of Sierra Leone
86. The Republic of Togo
87. The Kingdom of Tonga
88. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
89. Tuvalu
90. Tunisian Republic
91. Turkmenistan
92. The Republic of Uganda
93. The Republic of India
94. The Faroe Islands
95. Republic of Fiji
96. Republic of Chad
97. Montenegro
98. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
99. Oriental Republic of Uruguay
100. The Republic of El Salvador
101. The State of Eritrea
102. The Kingdom of Eswatini
103. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
104. Jamaica