| NATIONAL | PURPOSE OF TRAVEL | VISA REQUIRED? |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Business | Yes |
| Tourist | Yes |
- US travelers may enter Kazakhstan without a visa for stays up to 30 days on each visit and may not stay more than a cumulative 90 days within six months.
- Individuals seeking to stay beyond the 90-day limit within six months may apply for a 10-year Kazakh tourist or business visa. These visas contain restrictions, permitting maximum stays of 60 or 30 days per visit, depending on the type of visa.
- Violating the authorized period of stay in Kazakhstan or engaging in activities inconsistent with your visa category may result in fines, imprisonment, and/or delays upon exit.
- Non-USA citizens may be required to supply additional documents and pay different fees. Please visit the official Kazakh embassy website for further information regarding these matters.
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR KAZAKHSTAN VISAS:
One completed Kazakhstan visa application (.doc or .pdf)
One passport-type photo with a white background
One invitation from the Kazakhstan host if applying for more than a single entry
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of a green card or a US visa and an I-94
One copy of the flight itinerary
Company business letter
Texas Tower order form
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR KAZAKHSTAN VISAS:
One completed Kazakhstan visa application (.doc or .pdf)
One passport-type photo with a white background
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of a green card or a U.S. visa and an I-94
One copy of the flight itinerary
A personal letter addressed to the Washington embassy stating the purpose of your tourist travels to Kazakhstan. Example: I’ll be sightseeing in the following cities, parks, etc.
Texas Tower order form
| Kazakhstan visa fees for USCitizens | |||
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Embassy fee |
| Single entry/tourist | up to 1 month | 10 business days | $ 185.00 |
| Single entry/tourist | up to 1 month | 5 business days | $ 185.00 |
| Single entry/business | up to 1 month | 10 business days | $ 185.00 |
| Single entry/business | up to 1 month | 5 business days | $ 185.00 |
| Multi entry/business (invite req.) | up to 12 months | 10 business days | $ 185.00 |
| Multi entry/business (invite req.) | up to 12 months | 5 business days | $ 185.00 |
| The service fee is per person per visa | |
| Process Time Allowed | Service Fee |
| Standard Processing 5-10 business days: | $ 85.00 |
| Rush Processing 3-4 business days: | $ 95.00 |
| Emergency Processing 1-2 business days: | $ 125.00 |
Return Shipping
| We do not accept customer prepaid labels or return envelopes. | |
| We offer Federal Express combined shipping rates! | |
| Federal Express Overnight | $ 35.00×2 |
| Federal Express 1st Overnight | $ 75.00 |
| Federal Express Saturday Delivery | $ 75.00 |
| When available | |
| One-way local Delivery within the city of Houston per applicant | $ 50.00 |
| One Way Local Delivery to either Houston Airport | $ 180.00 |

