Visa free regime
From January 7, 2022, the visa-free regime up to 30 days has been resumed for the citizens of 57 countries, including the United States (visa is not required for citizens of the United States whose stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan does not exceed 30 calendar days).
57 countries include: the Commonwealth of Australia, the United States of America, the Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, the Holy See of Vatican City, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, New Zealand, Japan, the State of Israel, Republic of Ireland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Spain, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Italy, Canada, State of Qatar, Republic of Cyprus, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Korea, State of Kuwait, Republic of Latvia, Republic of Lithuania, Principality of Liechtenstein, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, Malaysia, Republic of Malta, United States of Mexico, Principality of Monaco, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kingdom of Norway, Sultanate of Oman, Republic of Poland, Portuguese Republic, Romania, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Singapore, Slovak Republic, Republic of Slovenia, Kingdom of Thailand, Turkish Republic Republic, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Finland, the French Republic, the Republic of Croatia, the Czech Republic, the Republic of Chile, the Swiss Confederation, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Republic of Estonia.
Please note: all visitors must present a negative PCR test certificate (issued no more than 3 days before the crossing the border of the Republic of Kazakhstan). Except for children under 5 years of age.
In case you plan to stay in Kazakhstan longer than 30 days you have to apply for visa. All visa applications must be submitted to a consular section in-person by the applicant. Visa applications will not be received by mail or courier. Plese see the information on visa categories and requirements at Consular services for Foreign Citizens