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Visa & Entry Guide

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country.

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CapitalAstana
LanguagesKazakh & Russian
Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Kazakhstan

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Visa/eVisa application
Passport photograph
Approved invitation where applicable
Travel itinerary
Accommodation details
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders require a visa. Kenya is included among the nationalities eligible for Kazakhstan's electronic visa system for applicable categories. Kazakhstan's official guidance states that an eVisa is issued on the basis of a valid invitation from the Kazakh side approved through the country's migration authorities. (Government of Kazakhstan)

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Visa/eVisa application
Passport photograph
Approved Kazakh business invitation
Employer/company letter
Host/company documents
Supporting documents requested

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan passport holders require a visa. Kenya is included among the nationalities eligible for Kazakhstan's electronic visa system for applicable categories. Kazakhstan's official guidance states that an eVisa is issued on the basis of a valid invitation from the Kazakh side approved through the country's migration authorities. (Government of Kazakhstan)

Kenyan residents using other passports

Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Embassy / mission

Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan • Nairobi Tel: +254 11 267 2911 (Government of Kazakhstan)

Processing guidance

Processing depends on the visa category, invitation approval and whether additional documentation is required.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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