Kazakhstan
General visa requirements for travelling to Kazakhstan. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Transit visa (Transit Visa (H1 - 5 Days))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 3-5 business days
- Fee
- $69 USD
- Validity
- 5 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa (H1) for stays exceeding 72 hours or for those not traveling on Kazakhstan airlines. Valid for up to 5 days from arrival. Requires visa for destination country and confirmed onward ticket showing departure from Kazakhstan within 5 days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For transit through Kazakhstan when staying more than 72 hours or not using Kazakhstan airlines
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Color passport-sized photo, white background
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Transit visa application form; Form url: https://www.vmp.gov.kz/en/services/visa-service
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photo, visa for destination country, and confirmed onward tickets
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Document submission
Submit transit visa application at Kazakhstan embassy
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Fee payment
Pay transit visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa
Transit visa (Transit Visa (H1 - 72 Hours Visa-Free))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Processing time
- N/A - visa-free transit
- Fee
- No fee
- Validity
- 72 hours
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa not required for stays up to 72 hours if transiting through Kazakhstan to third destination at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or Almaty International Airport. Must hold valid air tickets and be traveling on Kazakhstan airlines. Chinese and Indian passport holders also eligible for 72-hour visa-free transit through these airports.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Only for transit passengers with confirmed onward tickets departing within 72 hours
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure valid passport and confirmed onward flight within 72 hours