Kazakhstan visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

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 Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

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)

Kazakhstan Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Kenya


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Frequently Asked Questions


Is Kazakhstan worth visiting??

Almaty is worth visiting because of nature around it and unique sights like natural landscapes.


What language do they speak in Kazakhstan??

The official languages spoken in Kazakhstan are Russian and Kazakh.


Is Kazakhstan safe for tourists??

Kazakhstan is a safe place for tourists to visit.


Is my visa fee refunded in case my application is rejected??

No, the fee paid for the visa is non-refundable.


Is Kazakhstan part of Russia??

Kazakhstan is not part of Russia. It is a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic with a diverse cultural heritage.


How much is Kenyan shillings to get the visa of Kazakhstan?

I need to urgently get a transit visa through Kazakhstan. Please advise.?