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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Kazakhstan

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Kazakhstan

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

82 passports visa-free
167 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Kazakhstan visa-free visits and tourist (B12) visa
Nationals of countries on Kazakhstan's unilateral visa-free list can stay up to 30 days per entry, and no more than 90 days in any 180 days. Some others have mutual visa-free agreements. Citizens of India, Iran and China can stay up to 14 days per visit and 42 days in 180. Citizens of 48 countries can get single-entry visas without an invitation, including a tourist visa (B12) for 30 days. Other visa categories need a formal invitation from the immigration authorities.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Kazakhstan permit for employers to attract foreign labour
In Kazakhstan the work permit is issued to the employer, not the worker. Regional or city executive bodies (akimats) issue it within the annual quota. The employer must first post the vacancy on the Electronic Labour Exchange (enbek.kz) for 15 days. Then it applies online through egov.kz, elicense.kz or migration.enbek.kz. Workers are grouped into four categories, from heads to skilled workers, and each has its own term and fee. Intra-corporate transfers from WTO-member countries are issued free of charge.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
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