US Consulate General in Almaty
Consulate General 
United States Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Address
- Жолдасбеков көшесі 97, Almaty
- Phone
- +7 7272 50 76 12
- Website
- kz.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 16 January 2026
The United States’ consulate general in Almaty has its offices at Жолдасбеков көшесі 97, Almaty, while the United States’ embassy is in Astana, about 970 km away. The United States requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kazakhstan
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Independence Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
United States visa for Kazakh citizens
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The United States requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the US consulate general in Almaty takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 12,171 | 12,672 |
| Student (F, M) | 945 | 917 |
| Exchange (J) | 2,421 | 3,220 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 404 | 524 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 250 | 430 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 38 | 53 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 108 | 59 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 16,338 | 17,875 |
US visa posts in Kazakhstan, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Astana | 24,164 |
| Almaty (this office) | 17,875 |
The US consulate general in Almaty issued 17,875 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 71% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by exchange visitor (18%) and student (5%) visas. That is 9% more than in fiscal year 2024 (16,338).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 6,710, 4% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 2 posts in Kazakhstan: Astana (24,164) and Almaty (17,875). Almaty accounted for 43% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in AlmatyЛуганский көшесі 30А, Алматы
The United States’ other missions in Kazakhstan
- Embassy of the United States in Astana
Рақымжан Қошқарбаев даңғылы 3, Nur-Sultan
For matters it cannot handle, the US embassy in Astana (970 km) is responsible. Besides the US consulate general in Almaty, the United States has 1 other mission in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US consulate general in Almaty
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Almaty. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: Жолдасбеков көшесі 97, Almaty. The record for the US consulate general in Almaty includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the US consulate general in Almaty is closed
The US consulate general in Almaty closes on Kazakhstan’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Almaty
Current procedures for the US consulate general in Almaty, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US consulate general in Almaty
The US consulate general in Almaty has one other foreign mission within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Consulate General in Almaty?
The US consulate general in Almaty is at Жолдасбеков көшесі 97, Almaty.
When is the US Consulate General in Almaty closed?
The US consulate general in Almaty closes on Kazakhstan’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Kazakhstan?
The US embassy is in Astana, about 970 km from the US consulate general in Almaty.
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