Temporary suspension of visa-free regime

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Kazakhstan, the government of Kazakhstan has temporarily suspended its unilateral visa-free regime for citizens of 57 countries, including Canada.

The 72-hour visa-free regime has also been suspended for citizens of China and India who transit through the international airports of Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Shymkent, Aktau, Karaganda and Taraz.

The suspension is effective from April 17 to November 1, 2020.

Foreign nationals who are residing in Canada and planning to visit Kazakhstan in the abovementioned period will need to obtain a visa of the appropriate category at one of the consular offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Canada (Ottawa, Toronto).

Please note that due to the unfavorable epidemiological situation in the world, Kazakhstani visas will be issued only if applicants present a medical certificate confirming that applicant does not have a coronavirus infection issued within 48 hours before applying for a visa.

All visas to Kazakhstan will be issued in accordance with the current rules of issuing visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan (for more details please contact the Consular Office of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Ottawa or the Consulate of Kazakhstan in Toronto or visit the Embassy website).