Almaty Visa Guide
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Last updated: April 2026
Key Information
Key Requirements
- Valid Indian passport with 6+ months validity
- Passport should have at least 2 blank pages
- Return or onward flight ticket (within 14 days for visa-free)
- Proof of accommodation
- For e-visa: Letter of invitation from Kazakhstan Migration Service
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1
For 14-day visa-free visit: Simply book your trip and travel to Kazakhstan
- 2
Ensure passport has 6+ months validity
- 3
Keep return ticket and hotel bookings ready
- 4
Enter Kazakhstan through any official border point
- 5
Receive 14-day visa-free entry stamp
- 6
For longer stays (e-visa): First obtain invitation letter from Kazakhstan Migration Service, then apply at https://www.vmp.gov.kz/
Documents Required
- Valid Indian passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
- Return or onward flight ticket (within 14 days)
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- For e-visa: Letter of invitation from Kazakhstan Migration Service
Pro Tips
- 14 days visa-free makes Kazakhstan incredibly easy to visit!
- Perfect for weekend trips or short vacations from India
- Almaty is beautiful mountain city with stunning landscapes
- Very affordable destination - great for budget travelers
- If you want longer stay (30 days), get invitation letter first for e-visa
- Invitation letter requires Kazakhstani sponsor/hotel confirmation
- Visa-free entry available 3 times in 180 days - plan multiple trips!
- Rising favorite for Indian travelers in 2025 - mix of nature and urban exploration
Important Notes
- • Indians get visa-free entry for 14 days since July 2022
- • Can use visa-free entry 3 times within 180 days
- • Must exit before 14 days expire each time
- • For longer stays, must apply for e-visa (requires invitation letter)
- • E-visa allows single entry for up to 30 days
- • E-visa holders must arrive via Almaty or Nursultan Nazarbayev airports
- • Transit travelers (72 hours or less) don't need visa if transiting through designated airports
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