[Visa Information] Kazakhstan (KZ)

Visa required. 

 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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29 Aug 2014 / 22:04 [UTC]