Tourist Embassy Visa (Single Entry)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 1-2 weeks
- Fee
- $80 USD
- Validity
- 90 days from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Traditional tourist visa obtained through Kazakhstan embassy or consulate. Requires invitation letter from Kazakhstan travel company approved by Ministry of Internal Affairs. At least 16 calendar days must pass between LOI approval date and actual arrival in Kazakhstan.
Eligibility
-
Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds for the duration of stay through bank statements
Minimum funds: Sufficient balance to cover stay (specific amount varies)
Documents you need
-
Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
-
Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Color passport-sized photo, 2x2 inches, white background, taken within last 6 months, printed on photo paper
-
Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient funds to cover stay; Months required: 3
-
Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
-
Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation letter from Kazakhstani travel company, approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Must be submitted at least 15 days before requested entry date.
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Kazakhstan visa application form; Form url: https://www.vmp.gov.kz/en/services/visa-service
-
Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
-
Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, invitation letter, hotel bookings, bank statements, and flight reservations
-
Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Kazakhstan embassy or consulate
-
Document submission
Submit application and documents at embassy/consulate
-
Fee payment
Pay visa fee at embassy
-
Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
-
Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy