Visitor & short-stay visas
Kazakhstani Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
An online short-stay permit for eligible nationals travelling for tourism, business or medical treatment, applied for over the internet before arrival.
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The count of eligible countries (reported as tourist e-Visa for 117 states and business/medical for 23 states), the fee, and validity/entries could not be confirmed on a live official page; verify on vmp.gov.kz before publishing figures.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Kazakhstan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Electronic visa (e-Visa)
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa applied for online
- Purposes
- Tourism, business, medical treatment
- Entry point
- Designated international airports only
- Where to apply
- Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz)
Who it is for
- Nationals of countries eligible for the tourist e-Visa (leisure travel)
- Nationals eligible for business or medical e-Visas, on the basis of an invitation
- Travellers who want to apply online rather than at a mission
Requirements
- Valid passport and a completed online application
- Invitation from the Kazakhstani side for business and medical categories
- Printed e-Visa confirmation presented on arrival
How to apply
- Register and apply on the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz)
- Pay the online processing fee
- Receive the e-Visa by email and print the confirmation
- Enter through a designated international airport
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
Related Kazakhstani visas
- SHORT STAYVISA WAIVERVisa-Free EntryLets nationals of countries that have a visa-waiver arrangement with Kazakhstan enter for short stays without applying in advance.View visa details
- SHORT STAYLEISURETourist Visa (Category B12)The short-stay category for leisure travel and visits, intended for nationals who are neither visa-free nor e-Visa eligible.View visa details
