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Passport valid for at least six months beyond length of stay required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of CIS holding passports, and holders of valid passports issued by the former Soviet Union and registered in the CIS (nationals of Ukraine do not require a visa for stays of up to three months; nationals of Turkmenistan always require a visa);
(b) nationals of Turkey for stays of up to one month.

Nationals of the following countries may apply for a single-entry tourist visa, valid for one month, without obtaining an invitation letter validated by the Kazakhstan Ministry of Interior: nationals of countries referred to in the chart above (except nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia) and nationals of Iceland, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, and Switzerland, who must instead provide a letter of introduction explaining the purpose of the visit.

Tourist: £23 (single-entry); £33 (double-entry). Business and Private: £33 (single-entry); £43 (double-entry); £73 (triple-entry); £133 (multiple-entry, up to one year); £263 (multiple-entry, up to two years). Transit: £13.

Tourist: one month (single-entry); two months (double-entry). Business and Private: three months (single-, double- and triple-entry); one or two years (multiple-entry). Transit: 72 hours.

The Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) see Passport/Visa Information. Applicants of Norway, Sweden and Denmark must apply to the Diplomatic Mission of the Republic of Kazakstan in Norway.

(a) Completed application form. (b) Passport valid for at least six months beyond length of stay, with one blank page to affix visa. (c) One recent passport-size photo. (d) Letter of invitation with reference number, validated by the Kazakhstan Ministry of Interior (not required by certain nationals - see note above). (e) Fee, payable by personal cheque or postal order (not cash). (f) Self-addressed, stamped registered envelope, if applying by post. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from host organisation in Kazakhstan with registration number approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan. (h) Letter from own business company with details of the purpose of the visit and name and address of partner organisation. Transit: (a)-(f) and, (g) Valid visa for country of final destination. (h) Air or railway ticket to third country.

(a) All nationals staying longer than five days must register with an OVIR office and pay a registration charge. Failure to do so will result in penalties on departure.

One day.

Enquire at Embassy.

Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the UK
33 Thurloe Square, London SW7 2SD, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 4646 (ext 207/8 for visa section) or (09065) 508 978 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Website: www.kazakhstanembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1830; Mon-Fri 0900-1200 (consular section, closed Wednesdays except for nationals of Kazakhstan and closed on Kazakhstan public holidays).

Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the USA
1401 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 232 5488.
Website: www.kazakhembus.com

473000 Astana, Mukhtar Auezor 126, Kazakhstan
Tel: (3272) 396 638.
Website: www.kazsport.kz

ul Gogolya 73, Hotel Otrar, Almaty 480002, Kazakhstan
Tel: (3272) 730 075/045.
Website: www.group.kz

33 Thurloe Square, London SW7 2SD, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 4646 (ext 207/8 for visa section) or (09065) 508 978 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Website: www.kazakhstanembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1830; Mon-Fri 0900-1200 (consular section, closed Wednesdays except for nationals of Kazakhstan and closed on Kazakhstan national holidays).

1401 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 232 5488.
Website: www.kazakhembus.com

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving within six days from infected areas (children under one year are exempt).

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Kazakhstan. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness; see the Health appendix for further information.

All water should be regarded as being a potential health risk. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Hepatitis A, B, C and E occur. Diphtheria outbreaks have been reported in the area. Giardiasis, echinococcosis, typhus (tick-borne), Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, trechinellosis, leishmaniasis and brucellosis can also occur. Although rare, foci of plague exist. Tuberculosis and typhoid are increasing throughout. Increased cases of meningitis and encephalitis have also been reported in Almaty.
There was a seasonal outbreak of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in western Kazakhstan in December 2005. There have been reports of avian influenza (bird flu) around northern Kazakhstan, but no human infections or deaths. Visitors should avoid visiting live animal markets, poultry farms and any other situations involving close contact with poultry.
Tick-borne encephalitis is a problem in mountains and forests, particularly during April, May and June.
There is some presence of rabies. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Foreign visitors (except nationals of CIS countries) staying in Kazakhstan for longer than three months may be required to take an AIDS test.

There is a large network of hospitals, emergency centres and pharmacies. The largest include the Central Hospital, the Maternity and Childhood Institute Clinic and the Medical Teaching Institute Clinic in Almaty, and the Spinal Centre and Hospital of Rehabilitation Treatment in Karaganda. However, standards within the public healthcare system have declined significantly since the Soviet era. It is hard to ascertain the level of expertise of the doctors, and visitors cannot rely on the availability of western medicines. Medical insurance is strongly recommended and should include Medevac insurance.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.
Jan 1-2 2006 New Year. Jan 7 Russian Orthodox Christmas. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Mar 8 International Women’s Day. Mar 22 Nauryz Meyrami (Traditional Spring Holiday). May 1 Kazakhstan People’s Unity Day. May 9 Victory Day. Aug 30 Constitution Day. Oct 25 Republic Day. Dec 16-17 Independence Day. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1-2 2007 New Year. Jan 7 Russian Orthodox Christmas. Mar 8 International Women's Day. Mar 22 Nauryz Meyrami (Traditional Spring Holiday). May 1 Kazakhstan People's Unity Day. May 9 Victory Day.