Kazakhstan Travel Guide

Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
British	Yes	Yes	No
Australian	Yes	Yes	No
USA	Yes	Yes	No
Canadian	Yes	Yes	No
Other EU	Yes	Yes	No

Passport valid for at least six months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport Notes

All foreign citizens must register at the local Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan or at the hotel within 72 hours upon arrival to Kazakhstan. Otherwise they will be fined by the Immigration Service on departure.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).

Visa Note

All visa applications must be lodged in person by the applicant. Proxy and postal applications will not be accepted(a) All nationals referred to in the chart above require an invitation for a business or tourist visa except nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the UK and the USA when applying for a one-month, single-entry visa.

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist: £35 (single-entry); £50 (double-entry); £65 (triple-entry). Business and: £50 (single-entry); £65 (double-entry); £75 (triple-entry); £150(multiple-entry, up to one year); £250(multiple-entry, up to two years)Transit: £15.

Validity

Tourist: 30 days (single-entry); 60 days (double-entry). Business and Private: three months (single-, double- and triple-entry); one or two years (multiple-entry). Transit: five days.

Applications to:

The consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Important Addresses. Applicants of Sweden and Denmark must apply to the Diplomatic Mission of the Republic of Kazakstan in Norway or make their applications through two specially nominated visa service agents based in London. Contact the embassy or see the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the UK for more information.

Working Days Required

Application for visa submitted in person will be processed within three working days. Application submitted by post will NOT be processed.

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Kazakhstan are trouble-free.

Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

You may travel to most places in Kazakhstan, but travel to any 'closed territories' or secure areas require advance permission from the relevant authorities. Some military/restricted areas are not clearly marked so care should be taken when traveling away from normal routes.

With the exception of Air Astana Airlines, all Kazakh airlines are refused permission to operate services to the EU because they do not comply with internationally accepted safety requirements. It is advised that you avoid flying with the airlines subject to the EU operating ban.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

There is a large network of hospitals, emergency centers and pharmacies. The largest include the Central Hospital, the Maternity and Childhood Institute Clinic and the Medical Teaching Institute Clinic in Almaty, and the Spinal Center and Hospital of Rehabilitation Treatment in Karaganda. However, standards within the public healthcare system have declined significantly since the Soviet era. It is hard to ascertain the level of expertise of the doctors, and visitors cannot rely on the availability of western medicines. Comprehensive medical insurance is strongly advised.

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No*

Special Notes

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.