Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Confirm passport validity and supporting documents with the destination’s immigration authority or consulate before departure.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
Details that can change your plans
Your host must notify Kazakhstan about your stay
Your host, hotel representative or accommodation provider must notify Kazakhstan’s migration authorities within three working days of your arrival. A notification is also required after each entry or exit and when your temporary address changes. Ask your host to confirm it was submitted. The host can use the Visa and Migration Portal or e-Qonaq; this is the host’s notification task, separate from your visa or entry permission.
Official guidanceKazakhstan at a glance
- Capital
- Nur-Sultan
- Currency
- KZT
- Calling code
- +7
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from France need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Travelers visiting Kazakhstan for tourism with an ordinary passport from France do not need a visa for up to 30 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Kazakhstan?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
For application instructions, contact Kazakhstan’s immigration authority or the consulate responsible for your legal residence.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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