Order for entry of foreigners to Kazakhstan
Information is prepared by WPK consultants based on the legislative acts as of April 2026.
Below information will be useful if you are planning a trip to Kazakhstan or invite foreign employees, business visitors, relatives.
1. VISA TO KAZAKHSTAN
Foreign citizens need a visa to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan depending on purpose of visit and duration of stay. Explore more about Kazakhstan visas here.
Category of visas
- Business visa
- Work visa
- Family visa
- Private visa
- Tourist visa
- Investor visa
- Visa for business immigrant
- Visa for obtaining residence permit
- Digital Nomad visa
- E-visa
Category of visas
- Business visa
- Work visa
- Family visa
- Private visa
- Tourist visa
- Investor visa
- Visa for business immigrant
- Visa for obtaining residence permit
- Digital Nomad visa
- E-visa
2. VISA-FREE REGIME
BILATERAL VISA FREE REGIME
Visa is not required for citizens of countries with which Kazakhstan has concluded bilateral agreements on mutual visa-free travel.
Visa is not required for citizens of countries with which Kazakhstan has concluded bilateral agreements on mutual visa-free travel.
Near abroad
Procedure for entry and stay of citizens of the following countries is determined by bilateral agreements
Far abroad
Procedure for entry and stay of citizens of the following countries is determined by bilateral agreements
* At the stage of approval of the regulations
UNILATERAL VISA-FREE REGIME FOR CITIZENS OF 50 COUNTRIES.
Effective January 1, 2022, Kazakhstan resumed visa-free regime for citizens of 50 countries.
Effective January 1, 2022, Kazakhstan resumed visa-free regime for citizens of 50 countries.
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
USA
Vatican
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
USA
Vatican
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- USA
- Vatican
Period of stay.
Citizens of 50 countries can stay in Kazakhstan without visa for up to 30 calendar days at each entry. Number of visits is unlimited. However, a total period of stay under such visits should not exceed 90 calendar days within a 180-days period.
Citizens of 50 countries can stay in Kazakhstan without visa for up to 30 calendar days at each entry. Number of visits is unlimited. However, a total period of stay under such visits should not exceed 90 calendar days within a 180-days period.
Key note.
Total period of stay in Kazakhstan under visa-free regime should not exceed 42 calendar days within 180-days period. Exceeding the permitted period of stay under the visa-free regime may entail administrative liability for the foreign national* and/or the host party in the form of a fine.
*By a court decision, a measure in the form of removal (deportation) from the Republic of Kazakhstan with a subsequent entry ban for up to 5 years may be applied to the foreign national.
Total period of stay in Kazakhstan under visa-free regime should not exceed 42 calendar days within 180-days period. Exceeding the permitted period of stay under the visa-free regime may entail administrative liability for the foreign national* and/or the host party in the form of a fine.
*By a court decision, a measure in the form of removal (deportation) from the Republic of Kazakhstan with a subsequent entry ban for up to 5 years may be applied to the foreign national.
About conditions on visa-free regime
08.07.2022
Kazakhstan has introduced unilateral visa-free regime for citizens of India and Iran*.
According to the new regulation, citizens of India and Iran can enter and stay in Kazakhstan without visa for up to 14 calendar days since border crossing. Visits for business, private and tourist purposes are allowed under visa-free regime.
According to the new regulation, citizens of India and Iran can enter and stay in Kazakhstan without visa for up to 14 calendar days since border crossing. Visits for business, private and tourist purposes are allowed under visa-free regime.
Foreign citizens can visit Kazakhstan with tourist, private and short-term business purposes under visa waiver. Business trips may include meetings, negotiations, contracts conclusion, as well as participation in the conferences and forums.
Pay attention. Within the framework of visa-free travel, foreigners are prohibited from engaging in missionary, labor or other paid activities in Kazakhstan. Any installation and repair work are also prohibited. Visa is required for such purposes of visit.
Pay attention. Within the framework of visa-free travel, foreigners are prohibited from engaging in missionary, labor or other paid activities in Kazakhstan. Any installation and repair work are also prohibited. Visa is required for such purposes of visit.
About visa-free regime
08.02.2022
3. ALGORITHM FOR CALCULATION 90/180 DAYS
Since January 27, 2023, a new method for calculating the permitted 90 days within 180-days period has been in effect for foreigners staying in Kazakhstan under a visa-free regime.
The allowed duration of stay is determined by counting 180 calendar days backward from the date of entry or exit.
This means that both upon entry and exit, 180-days period must be assessed, during which the total stay of foreign citizens should not exceed the permitted 90 calendar days.
To calculate your allowed duration of stay, you can use our visa calculator.
The allowed duration of stay is determined by counting 180 calendar days backward from the date of entry or exit.
This means that both upon entry and exit, 180-days period must be assessed, during which the total stay of foreign citizens should not exceed the permitted 90 calendar days.
To calculate your allowed duration of stay, you can use our visa calculator.
Since January 27, 2023, a new method for calculating the permitted 90 days within 180-days period has been in effect for foreigners staying in Kazakhstan under a visa-free regime.
The allowed duration of stay is determined by counting 180 calendar days backward from the date of entry or exit.
This means that both upon entry and exit, 180-days period must be assessed, during which the total stay of foreign citizens should not exceed the permitted 90 calendar days.
To calculate your allowed duration of stay, you can use our visa calculator.
The allowed duration of stay is determined by counting 180 calendar days backward from the date of entry or exit.
This means that both upon entry and exit, 180-days period must be assessed, during which the total stay of foreign citizens should not exceed the permitted 90 calendar days.
To calculate your allowed duration of stay, you can use our visa calculator.
4. NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL
Notification of arrival of a foreigner is required within 3 business days since arrival date in Kazakhstan. Submission does not depend on the order of entry and stay as well as purpose of visit of a foreigner.
Notification is submitted to the migration service by the host (inviting) party via Visa-migration portal vmp.gov.kz or eQonaq.kz system. It is important to notify the migration service if the foreigner:
Late submission of the notification entails administrative liability of the host entity (organization) in accordance with the Article 518 of the Administrative Offences Code.
Notification is submitted to the migration service by the host (inviting) party via Visa-migration portal vmp.gov.kz or eQonaq.kz system. It is important to notify the migration service if the foreigner:
- changes address within the city,
- travels to another city in Kazakhstan.
Late submission of the notification entails administrative liability of the host entity (organization) in accordance with the Article 518 of the Administrative Offences Code.
About notification of arrival
13.07.2022
5. IIN
IIN is required to receive any digital government services in Kazakhstan.
Thus, without an assigned IIN, foreign citizens cannot undergo the procedure of state registration of legal entities (for example, LLP) or real estate, cannot enter into employment relationships or use bank services to open and maintain accounts.
More information about IIN can be found here.
Thus, without an assigned IIN, foreign citizens cannot undergo the procedure of state registration of legal entities (for example, LLP) or real estate, cannot enter into employment relationships or use bank services to open and maintain accounts.
More information about IIN can be found here.
6. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT (TRP)
In some cases, citizens of the CIS (including the EAEU) are required to obtain a temporary residence permit upon arrival in Kazakhstan. To do this, the host party must either submit an application via the eGov.kz portal or visit the Public Service Center (TSON) at their place of registration.
TRP is not reguired for:
Important note: according to the updated regulations, the TRP is not cancelled when a foreigner leaves Kazakhstan. If a foreigner crosses the border of the Republic of Kazakhstan multiple times, the TRP remains valid until its expiration date.
More information about TRP can be found here.
TRP is not reguired for:
- citizens of the EAEU*, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan, subject to a stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan of up to 90 calendar days
- citizens of Uzbekistan, subject to stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan for up to 30 calendar days
- children under 16 years of age
- holders of Kazakhstan visas
Important note: according to the updated regulations, the TRP is not cancelled when a foreigner leaves Kazakhstan. If a foreigner crosses the border of the Republic of Kazakhstan multiple times, the TRP remains valid until its expiration date.
More information about TRP can be found here.
On obtaining a temporary residence permit
18.07.2022
7. DACTYLOSCOPY
From January 1, 2024, foreigners (who have reached the age of 16) must undergo a mandatory dactyloscopy (fingerprinting) procedure when processing the following documents:
- visa
- temporary residence permit (TRP)
- residence permit (RP)
- refugee certificate and (or) travel document
- decision on expulsion or return by way of
- readmission (in accordance with concluded international agreements
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Joint Initiatives
WPK together with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan developed information stands for Migration Service Departments to digitize document templates and simplify citizens' access to necessary information.
Today, the information stands are installed in migration service offices in Astana, Almaty, Atyrau, and Aktobe. Materials are available below.
Today, the information stands are installed in migration service offices in Astana, Almaty, Atyrau, and Aktobe. Materials are available below.
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Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.
Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
About WPK
WPK Consulting Company is a 100% Kazakhstani-owned company founded in 2002, with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Atyrau.
For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.
Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.
Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
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