Kazakhstan - Student visa - Service: Visa Requirements

. Completed Kazakhstan Visa Application

Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Kazakhstan visa application form. 

PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

. Valid Passport

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

. Passport-type photograph

You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

. Letter of Invitation

An official letter of invitation approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazakhstan.

. Letter of Authorization

A notarized letter of consent addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan providing Passports and Visas.com permission to collect your passport from the consulate is required for a passport pickup.

. Personal Letter

A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Kazakhstan, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation.

. Invitation Letter

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in Kazakhstan. The invitation should contain:
• Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
• Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).
• Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual);
• The letter should be printed on the inviting organizations letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Kazakhstan, Visa Section", signed and stamped with the institution/company seal.

. Enrollment Letter

Letter from the concerned educational institution duly attested by the Kazakhstan Ministry of Education, and Certificate of financial guarantee

2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Kazakhstan visa fees are as below :

3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Kazakhstan  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111