Nursultan officials announced the Government's intention to remove visa requirements for foreign visitors. This measure is designed to boost foreign tourism in the country and make it a more attractive place for cross-border investment in the age of Covid-19.
According to the Ministry of Culture and Sports, 90 countries will soon be visa-free to visit Kazakhstan. The list of these countries has not yet been published.
In addition, to simplify the arrival process for international travelers, the government intends to facilitate its existing electronic visa system. Launched in 2019, visitors can apply online, digitally entering information such as their name, date of birth, as well as the purpose of their trip. Approval takes around five days and allows the holder to receive their printable e-Visa to present on arrival in the country. Today, 140 countries can apply for an e-Visa for tourism, business or medical purposes.
A land of contrasts Kazakhstan is attracting more and more international travellers. To facilitate their arrival, the country has set up a electronic visaalso known as e-visa.
Booming tourism in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has experienced a veritable tourism boom in recent years. According to statistics official figures, the number of international visitors has risen significantly, from 4.8 million in 2013 to almost 9 million in 2018. Europeans are among the most popular nationalities visiting this Central Asian country.
One of the reasons for this popularity is Kazakhstan's rich cultural and natural heritage. Travellers can discover must-see sites such as the capital Nursultan (formerly Astana), the great Hazret Sultan mosque, the Ile-Alataou national park and Lake Balkhach, Asia's second-largest freshwater lake.
A visa-free policy to attract more tourists
To support this positive dynamic, the Kazakh government has decided to introduce a visa-free policy for several countries. Most member countries of the European Union no longer require visas for tourist stays of less than 30 days in Kazakhstan.
At the same time, the country has also developed a system of electronic visa to simplify administrative procedures and encourage more visitors to discover this little-known destination.
The e-visa, a practical and efficient solution
The end of the traditional visa requirement
Until recently, obtaining a visa for Kazakhstan could be a long and tedious process. The traveler had to go in person to the embassy or consulate, fill out an formpresent a wide range of documents (photocopy of passport, passport photo, proof of accommodation, etc.) and wait several days or even weeks before receiving your visa. Not to mention the price of the visa, which could be quite high.
With thee-visaThese constraints are now a thing of the past. Formalities are greatly simplified, and processing time is considerably reduced.
How do I get an e-visa?
To apply for an e-visa, simply complete an online form on the Kazakh government's official e-visa website. Applicants must provide certain personal details (name, date of birth, nationality, etc.), as well as travel details (dates and purpose of stay, accommodation).
Once the form has been completed, the traveler receives a confirmation e-mail and must pay the visa fee online. Visit price The cost of an e-visa varies between US$20 and US$60, depending on the duration and type of visa required.
Once payment has been confirmed, processing of the application usually takes between 3 and 5 working days. If the e-visa is granted, it is e-mailed to the applicant as a PDF document to be printed and presented on arrival in Kazakhstan.
The benefits of e-visa for international travellers
L'e-visa offers many advantages for international and European travellers:
- Simplicity: There's no need to visit the embassy or consulate in person - everything can be done online from the comfort of your own home;
- Speed : processing time is significantly reduced compared to the traditional procedure;
- Flexibility : e-visa makes it easy to adapt to unforeseen circumstances (change of date, cancellation, etc.) and to obtain a new visa quickly if necessary;
- Cost : Although the cost of the visa is borne by the traveler, the price of an e-visa is generally lower than that of a traditional visa.
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