Important Information

Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Kazakhstan Visa for UK Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   The government of Kazakhstan have implemented a visa-free regime starting July 15th, 2014. Travellers can enter and exit Kazakhstan multiple times for up to 30 calendar days from the moment of crossing the state border. The total number of days should not exceed 90 days within a 180 day period.

   Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 30 days, you must: 

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

   For stays of longer than 30 days, a visa is required. The requirements can be found within the VisaCentral application pack.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the country of destination. A copy is acceptable. This invitation must:

   • Be issued by the Federal Migration Service with and bearing their official rectangular stamp on the top right of the invitation
   • Be supplied by single/double/multiple entry applicants only. UK nationals requiring a single entry for a stay of up to 30 days, do not need to supply an invitation but must provide a letter of support from their UK employer 
   • Be issued within the last three months

5. Letter of Authorisation

   This must be provided as a letter of authorisation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan

6. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

7. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.

Important Information

Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Kazakhstan Visa for UK Citizens

1. Visa May Not Be Required

   The government of Kazakhstan have implemented a visa-free regime starting July 15th, 2014. Travellers can enter and exit Kazakhstan multiple times for up to 30 calendar days from the moment of crossing the state border. The total number of days should not exceed 90 days within a 180 day period.

   Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 30 days, you must: 

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

   For stays of longer than 30 days, a visa is required. The requirements can be found within the VisaCentral application pack.

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least one blank visa page
   • Be valid for six months beyond the expiry date of the visa

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Proof of Employment

   A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
   • Specify the purpose of journey
   • State the applicant's expected return to work date
   • Be typed and signed in the original by the applicant's supervisor or their HR department

   A sample Proof of Employment Letter can be found in the Application Pack

5. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the hotel confirmation issued by a Kazakhstan authorised tour operator or Kazakhstan hotel which is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward return/travel

6. Proof of Insurance

   Copy of actual travel insurance policy certificate [email not accepted]. The certificate must state:

   • Full name of the applicant
   • That the policy is valid for the duration of the entire trip

   
   VisaCentral offers a fully comprehensive selection of Embassy approved Travel Insurance products ranging from single trip European options through to worldwide multi-trip policies through our third party provider. Please visit https://visacentral.co.uk/insurance for further details.

7. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

8. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.

9. Double Entry Applicants

   A copy of the flight confirmation showing both dates of entry and exit for those requiring a double entry visa