Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Kazakhstan
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Kazakhstani Visa.
- Passport which has a validity of at least six months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have two blank pages for the necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two passport-sized photographs showing the full face taken with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. The bank statement is proof that the applicant has a steady and continuous flow of income.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Kazakhstan Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Kazakhstan
The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center in the country’s capital is a wonder to the citizens of Kazakhstan and the world as a whole. The building claims to have the world’s biggest tent. The building has an indoor beach resort, boating river, shopping mall, and a concert hall. The surrounding temperature in the building is controlled. Other attractive tourists’ sites to visit include the singing dunes in Emel national park, Aral sea, the ski resort of Shymbulak just to mention a few.
Kazakhstan is emerging as a new site for tourists around the world. Most people that visit the country pick Astana as their top destination. The number of tourists visits in the country has grown by a massive 21 percent. About 3.6 million tourists picked Kazakhstan as their destination in the year 2018.
Tourists need a special permit to go to areas close to the Chinese border and only tour firms can convey you to these areas. Staying past the duration of your visa attracts a fine of $5000 or a prison sentence of 20 days.
It is illegal to be caught with hard drugs. Homosexuality is also not tolerated.
Types of Kazakhstan Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 5 working days | 60 days |
| Business visa | 5 working days | 60 days |
| Student visa | 5 working days | 60 days |
| Work visa | 5 working days | 60 days |
| Transit visa | 5 working days | 5 days |
General Requirements for Kazakhstan Visa
- Passport which has a validity of at least six months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have two blank pages for the necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two passport-sized photographs showing the full face taken with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. The bank statement is proof that the applicant has a steady and continuous flow of income.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Kazakhstan Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Kenyans who have the intention of visiting Kazakhstan for recreation, relaxation, and sightseeing are the eligible applicants of this visa.
- Applicants of the Tourist Visa may have received an invitation from their friends or relatives living in the country.
- If you have been invited to the country, you are required to provide a letter of invitation from your host. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the relationship between the applicant and the host.
- Tourists in the country can attend festivals and events of their choice.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer is required. The letter should state the awareness and allowance of the applicant’s leave. The duration of the trip should be stated in the letter.
- Applicants should ensure they are in possession of the copy of their Kenyan residence permit.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, a copy of your birth certificate showing the name of both your parents is required. A notarized consent is required if you will be traveling with one or none of your parents.
- Proof of the incentive which shows the applicant will return to Kazakhstan at the expiry of the visa.
- Receipt of the paid visa application form should be provided.
- Kenyans cannot be paid for the services they render in the country.
- The rules of this visa should be strictly adhered to.
Kazakhstan Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to Kenyans who have the intention of developing a business relationship with their partner companies in Kazakhstan.
- During various business meetings between the applicant of this visa and the host company, contracts can be negotiated and signed.
- Foreigners can attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs during their time in the country.
- If you will be attending conferences while you are in Kazakhstan, you are expected to register before leaving the country.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Kenya stating the applicant’s job status, the length of employment, and the duration of the applicant’s visit. The contact details of the employer should be stated in the letter.
- An official letter of invitation from the host company is required. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and should state the nature of the business to be carried out in the country.
- The business letter should state whether the host company or the sponsoring company will be responsible for the applicant’s finances in Kazakhstan.
- Proof of previous business transactions between the host company and the sponsoring company should be provided, if any.
- The receipt that shows that visa application fee has been paid in full is required.
- Documents which show that the applicant has the incentive of returning to Kenya is required.
- Minors are required to submit the original copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both the minor’s parents should be provided.
- Foreigners cannot receive payment for the services they render while they are in the country.
- Kenyans should abide by all the rules guiding the visa.
Kazakhstan Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Kenyan students who have been given admission in one of the academic institutions in Kazakhstan are the eligible applicants of this visa.
- Holders of this visa are eligible to take up part-time or full-time courses in the institution they have been accepted to.
- The letter of admission written on the institution’s letterhead and signed by the head of the institution should be provided. The letter should state the course the applicant has been given and the duration of the study programme.
- A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan is required. The letter should indicate your name and your contact in Kazakhstan.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, you are required to submit the original copy of your birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided if you are traveling alone.
- Foreign students are allowed to work part-time when school is in session and full-time when school is on break.
- Applicants of this visa are required to present the certificates and transcripts from the schools they previously attended.
- An extension to this visa may be granted to cover the duration of the study programme.
Kazakhstan Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Work Visa is issued to foreigners who have been employed by an employee to work in Kazakhstan.
- Before initiating the visa application process, the applicants of this visa should ensure they have been offered employment in the country.
- The letter of employment signed by your employer in Kazakhstan should be provided. The letter should state the terms of the employment contract.
- Your employer in Kazakhstan should provide proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage while you are working.
- Proof that there was no citizen of Kazakhstan willing and available to take up the job you were offered is required.
- A copy of the work permit from Kazakhstan is required.
- The Work Visa will not be issued to foreigners who do have the right qualification for the job they have been offered.
- A report from the local police in Kenya which shows that the applicant has a clean criminal record should be provided.
Kazakhstan Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to Kenyans intending to make short stops in Kazakhstan.
- Applicants of this visa may have the intention of boarding a connecting flight from a Kazakhstani airport to their destination country.
- Foreigners who will be joining a crew ship in Kazakhstan are also eligible for this visa.
- Visa and other entry permits of the destination country are required.
- Flight ticket to the destination country should be provided.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be submitted along with other necessary documents.
- This visa cannot be extended.
- Foreigners cannot take up paid or unpaid employment on this visa.
Kazakhstan Visa Fees
Tourist visa
259.00 (USD)
Business visa
369.00 (USD)
Student visa
329.00 (USD)
Work visa
399.00 (USD)
Transit visa
259.00 (USD)