Entry visa information and rules for obtaining visa

To the attention of interested parties!

From June 8, 2022, the Republic of Kazakhstan canceled mandatory requirement on provision of a passport/vaccination certificate against coronavirus infection and a negative PCR test result while entering Kazakhstan.

• Applications can be made personally or by proxy. A letter of attorney is required when applying through a representative.
• original passport and its photocopy.
• an invitation.
• one 3x4 colored or black and white photo (to be attached to the application form)
• 申請用紙（Visa application）.
• For information on visa regime for holders of general, diplomatic and official passports of the foreign citizens, please refer to the following link:

https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/article/details/6764?lang=en

• There is no visa issuance fee for Japanese citizens. For other citizens, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• no documents can be submitted by courier service, mail or electronic means.
• If you have any questions, please contact

　　　Consular Section of the Embassy

　　　　　Phone: +81-3-3589-1826

　　　　　E-mail: japan@mfa.kz

Visas fees:

- single visa and its extension (except for tourist and transit visas) – 80$

- multiple visa and its extension (except for tourist and transit visas) – for 1 year 200$

- tourist visa (single) – 60$

- tourist visa (multiple) – 90$

- transit visa (single) – 20$

- transit visa (multiple) – 90$

Visa expenses for non-Japanese citizens should be paid by the following bank transfer to the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Japan:

Beneficiary's name: Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Beneficiary's account number: 3903002

Bank account: The Bank of Tokyo –Mitsubishi UFJ, LTD.,

Shibuya – Meijidori Branch

(Swift code: BOTKJPJT)

 * Extending the holidays 
In the event that a national holiday falls on weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the days-off shall be extended by one day.

Public and national holidays, carrying the holidays

January, 1 - 2	New Year
March, 8	International Women’s Day
March, 21-23	Nauryz holiday
May, 1	Kazakhstan's People Solidarity Holiday
May, 7	Defenders’ day (from May 7 Sunday slips to May 10 Monday)
May, 9	Victory Day
July, 6	Capital Day
August, 30	Constitution Day of the RK
October, 25	Republic Day
December, 16	Kazakhstan Independence Day (from December 16 Saturday slips to October December 18)

First day of Qurban Ait, celebrated by Muslim calendar, the 28^th of January - Orthodox Christmas are nonworking days (without extending).

In 2023 the first day of Qurban Ait is on July 9.