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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to Kazakhstan with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years
Kazakhstan, the world's largest landlocked country, spans the vast expanses of Asia. Its diverse landscapes range from deserts to mountains and grasslands. Many Indians wish to visit this unique country for tourism. Some also wish to stay and experience its culture for a long time as employees and students. Here's a complete guide to applying for a Kazakhstan visa from India. Discover the visa types, visa fees, documentation rules, and more.
A Kazakhstan visa allows you to enter and stay in the country for a specific period. You must apply for an appropriate visa type according to your travel purpose and duration.
Kazakhstan is a lesser-known country in India, so visiting it is always a thrilling and adventurous experience for Indians. Check out these basic facts about Kazakhstan to know more about the country.
Key Facts | Details |
Country | Republic of Kazakhstan |
Currency | Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) (KZT 1 = INR 0.18) |
Time Zone | 5th Time Zone UTC+5Â |
Capital City | Astana |
Official Languages | Kazakh |
Popular Tourist Destinations | Medeu Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort, Charyn Canyon, Almaty city |
Visa Application Method | Online |
The Kazakhstan visa application process has the following unique features that you should know about
If you wish to stay in Kazakhstan for more than 14 days, you must apply for a tourist visa. You also need to apply for respective visa types for other travel purposes like education and employment.
Since documentation is a crucial part of the Kazakhstan visa application process, here a list of documents required for a tourist visa.
Document Required | Description |
Passport | A valid Indian passport. |
Application form | Submit a completed visa application form. |
Photos as per Kazakhstan visa photo requirements. | As per Kazakhstan visa photo requirements, you must submit- A coloured or black and white photo Dimensions of the photo should be 3.5cm x 4.5cm |
Fee Receipt | Confirmation of payment of your visa fees. |
Invitation | If someone from Kazakhstan has invited you, submit the date and number of the invitation submitted by the inviter to the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
Those who wish to work with an employer in Kazakhstan can apply for an Employment visa with the following additional documents.Â
Invitation Letter | A letter from your employer inviting you to Kazakhstan for employment. |
Foreign Employee Permit | Your employer should have the permit to invite foreign labour to Kazakhstan. |
Students who have been admitted to a university in Kazakhstan can apply for an Education Visa with the following documents.
Invitation | Invitation from an educational institute in Kazakhstan. |
Legal Consent | Minor applicants need to submit legal consent from their parents or guardians. |
You must apply for the right visa type to ensure that your visa gets approved. Various Kazakhstan visa types are available to suit different travel purposes. Here's a summary of Kazakhstan visa types along with their validity and official name.
Visa Category | Visa Types | Validity |
A1/A2 | Diplomatic Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 1 year (A1) and 180 days (A2) |
A3, A4 | Service Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 1-3 years (A1) and 180 days (A2) |
A5 | Investor Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 5 years |
B1, B2, B3 | Business Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 180 days to 1 year |
B4 | Visa for International Road Transport | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 1 year |
B5 | Visa for crew members of ships, trains, vessels, etc. | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 1 year |
B6 | Visa for Religious Activities | Up to 90 days |
B7 | Visa for Internship | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 180 days |
B8 | Permanent Residence Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 90 days |
B10 | Visa for a Private Trip | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 180 days |
B12 | Tourist Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 180 days |
B13 | Transit Visa | Up to 90 days |
C2 | Family Reunification Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 1 year |
C3, C4, C5, C6 | Employment Visa | 90 days-3 years |
C9 | Education Visa | Single Entry Visa: 90 days Multiple Entry Visa: 1 year |
C12 | Medical Treatment Visa | Up to 180 days |
According to the Kazakhstan visa requirements, the following individuals are eligible to apply for a visa to the country.
Kazakhstan allows Indians to travel without a visa for up to 14 days. It also allows you to apply for medical, tourist, and business visas electronically. For other visa types, you must physically submit an application for your Kazakhstan visa from India. Here's a step-wise guide on how to apply for a Kazakhstan visa.
Here's how to apply for a Kazakhstan visa offline through the embassy for visa types other than medical, tourist, and business.
Before you make your travel plans to Kazakhstan, you must know the cost of submitting a visa application. Here's a quick summary of Kazakhstan visa fees for the most common visa types.
Visa Type | Kazakhstan visa fee |
Tourist Visa (Single Entry) | USD 60 (INR 5009.15 ) Â |
Tourist Visa (Multiple Entry) Â | USD 90 (INR 7513.72 ) Â |
Transit Visa (Single Entry) Â | USD 20 (INR 1669.72) Â |
Transit Visa (Multiple Entry) Â | USD 90 (INR 7513.72) Â |
Other Visa Types (Single Entry) Â | USD 80 (INR 6678.86) |
Other Visa Types (Multiple Entry) Â | USD 200 (INR 16697.16) |
*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations
Follow the steps mentioned below to check your Kazakhstan visa status if you have submitted your application electronically.
If you have applied through the embassy, you can contact the embassy to check your visa status.
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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to Kazakhstan with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years