Information on visa regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan
A complete list of countries that have agreements with the Republic of Kazakhstan on visa-free travel by types of passports can be found here.
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1. Australia |
16. Israel |
31. Slovenia |
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2. Austria |
17. South Korea |
32. Singapore |
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3. Belgium |
18. Latvia |
33. States of Mexico |
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4. Bulgaria |
19. Lithuania |
34. Romania |
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5. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
20. Luxembourg |
35. United States of America |
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6. Canada |
21. Monaco |
36. United Arab Emirates |
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7. Croatia |
22. Malaysia |
37. Finland |
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8. Cyprus |
23. Malta |
38. France |
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9. Denmark |
24. New Zealand |
39. Turkey |
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10. Germany |
25. Norway |
40. Czech Republic |
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11. Greece |
26. Netherlands |
41. Chile |
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12. Hungary |
27. Poland |
42. Switzerland |
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13. Italy |
28. Portugal |
43. Sweden |
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14. Iceland |
29. Spain |
44. Estonia |
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15. Ireland |
30. Slovakia |
45. Japan |
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Over this period nationals of these countries can multiply enter, exit and follow transit through the territory of Kazakhstan without the need for visa for a period of not exceeding 30 days from the moment crossing the state border. If there is a proved necessity for a foreign citizen from above mentioned countries to stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan longer than 30 days, they need to obtain single visa of “business” category at the bodies of internal affairs (up to 30 days).
The simplified procedure allows you to receiving visa without visa support requirement or invitation (is exempt from having to produce the support visa or invitation) letter for entry into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
A complete list of the 48 states, whose citizens are not required to get visa support and provide invitation letters for obtaining single entry visa, can be found here.
Citizens of those countries may apply directly to the consular offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan abroad for above-mentioned visas not exceed 30 days on the basis of written statements.
If citizens of above mentioned countries apply for more one month visa or multiple entry visas, copy of the invitation letter from a host organization or individual in Kazakhstan, including the reference number of the visa support is needed.
For reference: From January 1, 2017, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan is responsible for issuing and approving invitations (from legal entities and individuals) for foreigners to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Citisenz of the Republic of Korea and foreigners, residing in South Korea, can submit their documents for obtaining appropriate visas to the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Seoul.
The detailed information on visas category and the list of documents required for visa issuance to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan can be found here.
Hours of Operation and Instructions for Contacting the Consular Section
The Consular Section is open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST every day, except Wednesday. The Consular Section is closed on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Visa applications must be submitted in-person to the Consular Section during these hours of operation.
If you have questions, please email them to: seoul@mfa.kz
Please note that Consular Section receives calls Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m.
We highly appreciate if you don’t disturb other sections at the embassy on above mentioned issues. You may reach the Consular Section at: (02) 391-8906; Fax: (02) 395-9766;
Any exceptions or privileges due to pre-booked tickets etc. are not applicable. The documents for the receipt of the visa must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the scheduled departure for Kazakhstan.
The time for processing visa applications is 5 working days.
The application form for visa needs to be filed in person. All fields must be completed either by hand or using technical means in the in Kazakh or English. The application must be signed by the applicant. Answers must be provided to all the questions.
In some cases (e.g. disability, old age, etc.), the representative of the applicant may submit the documents on his/her behalf by means of a proxy certified by a Notary Public as well as information about the state of health of the person on whose behalf the documents are submitted to the consular section. All documents in Korean or other languages must be translated to Kazak or Russian through a translation agency.
The Consular officer reserves the right to request additional documents, if necessary, to call the persons applying for a visa to an interview and to reject a visa application without providing any explanation.