Temporary Unilateral Suspension of Visa-Free Regime

In order to prevent the further spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19 in Kazakhstan, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan has temporarily suspended its unilateral visa-free regime for citizens of 57 countries, including the Republic of Estonia.

The 72-hour visa-free regime has also been suspended for citizens of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of 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.

All visas to Kazakhstan will be issued in accordance with the current rules of issuing visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Please note that Kazakhstani visas will be issued only if applicants present a medical certificate confirming that they do not have a coronavirus infection issued within 48 hours before applying for a visa.