From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Check that your citizenship and tourism visa category are eligible. A Kazakhstan-registered host must first arrange your invitation and visa-support number; the online application asks for that number and your planned entry and exit dates.
Submit through the official channel
Use Kazakhstan e-Visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fee
Pay the consular fee online by bank card. The amount depends on the visa category and number of entries, and it is not refunded if the visa is denied.
Read the official fee guidanceDecision time
1 working day
The review period starts when a complete application is submitted; officials may request additional information.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Kazakhstan e-Visa
After approval, the e-Visa is sent by email and shown in your account. Print it for boarding and border control. Entry using an e-Visa is allowed only through Kazakhstan’s international airports.
Open Kazakhstan e-VisaDetails that can change your plans
Check whether you must register after arrival
An e-Visa does not replace registration at your place of stay when Kazakhstan’s migration rules require it.
Official guidancePractical tips for Kazakhstan
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Check the permitted stay on your issued e-Visa
The permitted stay depends on the visa category, so the general guidance does not give one duration for every e-Visa. Kazakhstan generally issues e-Visas for a single entry and does not extend them inside the country.
Kazakhstan at a glance
- Capital
- Nur-Sultan
- Currency
- KZT
- Calling code
- +7
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Nigeria need a visa for Kazakhstan?
For tourism in Kazakhstan, travelers using an ordinary passport from Nigeria should arrange an eVisa before travel. Check that your citizenship and tourism visa category are eligible. A Kazakhstan-registered host must first arrange your invitation and visa-support number; the online application asks for that number and your planned entry and exit dates.
How long does a decision take?
1 working day. The review period starts when a complete application is submitted; officials may request additional information.
Do I need to complete Kazakhstan e-Visa?
Required for this route. After approval, the e-Visa is sent by email and shown in your account. Print it for boarding and border control. Entry using an e-Visa is allowed only through Kazakhstan’s international airports. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What fees apply for a Kazakhstan visitor visa?
Pay the consular fee online by bank card. The amount depends on the visa category and number of entries, and it is not refunded if the visa is denied.
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.
Open Kazakhstan e-Visa
Check that your citizenship and tourism visa category are eligible. A Kazakhstan-registered host must first arrange your invitation and visa-support number; the online application asks for that number and your planned entry and exit dates.
Read Kazakhstan’s official e-Visa guidance
Check e-Visa eligibility, the host invitation and visa-support process, required documents, fees, review timing and entry conditions.
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.
Suggest a correction