REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS

A passport is required and should be valid for six months beyond the duration of the visit.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

A Visa is required and can be obtained on provision of the following:

·  1 completed application form

·  1 photograph

·  Valid passport

·  Letter of invitation from company/organisation in Kazakhstan. Single Entry Business visas valid up to 30 days can be obtained without a letter of invitation provided the name and address of the inviting party is clearly stated on the application form.

·  Company letter addressed to Embassy stating purpose of visit, duration of stay and the name and address of receiving company/organisation.

·  Copy of itinerary showing both entry and exit dates required for all double entry visas applications

·  NB If applying for the one month visa without the invitation letter, the company letter must specifically request a ‘Business 1 Month Single Entry’ visa

VISA COSTS AND LEAD TIME

It normally takes five working days to process applications - therefore allow 8 working days to obtain visa. Dublin Chamber of Commerce will be pleased to seek a visa on your behalf. The fee for this service is:

Handling Charge: from €90 You may also apply direct to:

Courier fee: €40 (+ if applicable) Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visa fee: As raised by Embassy 33 Thurloe Square

London SW7 2SD

Tel: 0044 207-581 4646

Fax: 0044 207-584 8481

Visa Info Service: 0044 891 600 207

Hours: 9.00 – 12.00 Mon-Fri (closed Wed)

Dublin Chamber of Commerce normally expects to be able to obtain visas/legalisations within a stated timeframe. However, due to the nature of the service, no guaranteed return/completion date can be given.

HEALTH REGULATIONS

Compulsory vaccinations: none.

Recommended immunisations: diphtheria, TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever.

Health risks: rabies.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR ADVICE REGARDING IMMUNISATIONS

Every effort is made to maintain the information herein as accurately as possible. The contents are subject to change and no responsibility or liability can be accepted for inaccuracies or incomplete information.Whilst all reasonable care will be taken, Dublin Chamber of Commerce will accept no liability for any loss resulting from error of any kind by it, its servants and agents, in the processing of Visas/Legalisations, or from the loss or delay in dealing with documents.