Originally Posted by Sixth Freedom
(Post 22972396)
In the end I decided to buy a ticket on Uzbekistan Airways. They fly direct so no transit hassles. Thanks for the advice though. :)
Note that since July 2014, nationals of a number of countries (including the US, UK, France and Germany) no longer require visas to enter Kazakhstan, simplifying the potential issues in connection with the ALA transit option.
swiss_global
Aug 29, 2014 7:13 am
Originally Posted by chalf
(Post 23374877)
Note that since July 2014, nationals of a number of countries (including the US, UK, France and Germany) no longer require visas to enter Kazakhstan, simplifying the potential issues in connection with the ALA transit option.
Where did you get this information? According to Timatic a Visa on Arrival is available @ USD 80, but only if you have a letter of invitation ...
KVS
Aug 29, 2014 4:07 pm
Originally Posted by chalf
(Post 23374877)
Note that since July 2014, nationals of a number of countries (including the US, UK, France and Germany) no longer require visas to enter Kazakhstan, simplifying the potential issues in connection with the ALA transit option.
Originally Posted by swiss_global
(Post 23443194)
Where did you get this information? According to Timatic a Visa on Arrival is available @ USD 80, but only if you have a letter of invitation ...
Visa Exemptions:
- Nationals of Kazakhstan.
- A max. stay of 90 days for nationals of Armenia, Belarus,
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova (Rep.), Mongolia, Russian Fed.
and Ukraine.
- A max. stay of 30 days for nationals of Azerbaijan, Serbia,
Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. - A max. stay of 15 days:
- for nationals of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea
(Rep.), Malaysia, Netherlands, USA and United Arab
Emirates;
- for holders of British passports.
- A max. stay of 14 days for holders of Hong Kong (SAR China)
passports.
- A max. stay of 90 days:
- for holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to
nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Israel, Korea (Rep.), Macedonia (FYROM), Romania and
Slovakia;
- for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy,
Lithuania, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, United Arab Emirates
and Vatican City (Holy See);
- A max. stay of 30 days:
- for holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to
nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China (People's Rep.),
Cuba, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Pakistan,
Philippines and Turkmenistan;
- for holders of diplomatic passports issued to nationals of
Egypt and Poland;
- for holders of diplomatic, official, service or special
passports issued to nationals of Viet Nam.
- Holders of a Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations.
- Holders of a Residence/Re-entry Permit issued by Kazakhstan.
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
- Holders of onward tickets for a max. transit [[TIRULES/R32]]
time of 24 hours.
Merchant Seamen:
- Visa is not required for Merchant Seamen provided they are
nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova (Rep.), Russian Fed.,
Tajikistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan.
- Merchant Seamen arriving by air in order to board a ship, or
if arriving by ship in order to board an aircraft must
travel on duty and hold a Letter of Employment or Letter of
Guarantee from the shipping company.
- Merchant Seamen can transit without a visa when continuing
when continuing to a third country by the same aircraft
without leaving the airport.
Crew Members:
- Visa not required for operating crew. Passport and General
Declaration are required. Duration of stay is based on
flight information papers.
Military:
- Same regulations as for passengers apply.
Visa Issuance:
- Holders of a letter of invitation can obtain a single entry
visa on arrival, for a max. stay of 1 month, provided visa
is pre-arranged by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Fee:
approx. USD 80.-. Applicable only at Aktau(SCO),
Almaty(ALA), Astana(TSE), Atyrau(GUW) and Uralsk(URA)
airports.
Additional Information:
- All visitors staying longer than 5 days in Kazakhstan should
register at the OVIR office. Failure to do so will result in
penalties upon departure.
- Not required for nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Rep., Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland
(Rep.), Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta,
Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Singapore,
Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA,
Ukraine, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Staying up to 90 days without registering at the OVIR
office is allowed provided the registration card contains 2
stamps from immigration control (stamped on arrival).
- Holders of a transit visa must also hold documents required
for their next destination.
Warning:
- Visitors who are visa exempt but do not hold return/onward
tickets could be refused entry.
- Exempt are nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova (Rep.), Russian Fed.,
Tajikistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
- Holders of a transit visa are required to also hold onward
tickets.
- Passengers holding tourist visas must also hold hotel
vouchers.
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EuropeanPete
Sep 7, 2014 7:58 am
Originally Posted by Sixth Freedom
(Post 23356970)
I am pleased to report that the flights on Uzbekistan Airways were excellent! :)
I didn't think that I'd mention this beforehand, but when a friend of mine flew Uzbekistan Airways one of the doors came loose, and the cabin crew spent the flight either holding onto it or doing a mixture of crying and praying. This was a while ago though.
Apparently the in-flight magazine was announcing that they were proud to have recently in-sourced maintenance from Lufthansa.
