Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Tourist Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kazakhstan, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kazakhstan. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Hotel reservations. Confirmed Hotel Reservations with the applicants name.
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Business Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kazakhstan, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kazakhstan. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Kazakhstan, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager (an equivalent to Vice-President or above). The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
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- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kazakhstan.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Work Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kazakhstan, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kazakhstan. *Note Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form. Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
1 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Kazakhstan, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
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- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kazakhstan.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Confirmation Letter. Organization in Kazakhstan must also have confirmation sent by the Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan to their Embassy in Washington on your behalf.
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Visa DC, 13800 Coppermine Road Herndon VA. 20171-9998
Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing | Consular Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist – Single Entry | 30 days | 5-7 business days | $165 | $70 | $235 |
| Business – Multiple Entry – 5 years | 30 days | 5-7 business days | $165 | $70 | $235 |
| Work – Multiple Entry – 1 years | 30 days | 5-7 business days | $165 | $70 | $235 |
Other Information
NOTE: Embassy is closed every Wednesday.
FedEx Options
- $29.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AL +HI – USA ONLY)
- $75.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $48.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)