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Kazakhstan Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days under Kazakhstan's unilateral visa-exemption program for tourism and business.

Guide last updated September 29, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned exit date
  • No visa application — only a migration card, issued on arrival, must be kept and surrendered on departure
  • Registration with local migration authorities if staying more than 30 days is not applicable, but stays over 5 business days sometimes require hotel/host registration — most hotels handle this automatically
  • Proof of onward travel and funds may be requested
  • No biometrics collected for visa-exempt entry
  • Travel health insurance recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

  • No visa is needed for stays covered by the exemption.
  • Visa-free entry: up to 30 days per visit, for tourism and business purposes, no fee
  • Longer stays, employment, or study require an ordinary Kazakhstan visa (e.g., business or work visa) obtained in advance through the embassy or Kazakhstan's e-visa portal

Entry conditions

  • Stay permitted: up to 30 days per entry
  • Work is not permitted under the visa-free regime
  • Keep your migration card (issued at the airport) for the length of your stay — it is checked on departure
  • Extensions beyond 30 days generally require leaving and re-entering, or applying for a different visa category through Kazakhstan's migration police

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee: none for the 30-day visa-free entry
  • No VFS/BLS service fee applies
  • Total cost: KZT 0 for entry
  • Processing time: immediate at the airport
  • If a longer-stay visa is needed instead, Kazakhstan's e-visa system typically processes applications within 3–5 business days for a fee of roughly USD 40–80 depending on category

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Don't lose the paper migration card — replacing it before departure can cause delays and occasionally a fine
  • If your trip may run past 30 days, plan a short exit-and-return to a neighboring country rather than trying to extend locally, which is not straightforward
  • ATMs and card payments are widely available in Almaty and Astana; carry some KZT cash for smaller towns
  • Business travelers staying longer should apply for the appropriate visa through Kazakhstan's e-visa portal well before departure rather than relying on the 30-day exemption
  • Check current Global Affairs Canada guidance, as Kazakhstan's visa-free list and durations are occasionally revised

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.