British Embassy in Astana
Embassy 
United Kingdom Astana, Kazakhstan
- Address
- 62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, 010000 Astana
- ukinkz@fcdo.gov.uk
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Sally Axworthy Mbe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 August 2025
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Kazakhstan is in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, at 62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, 010000 Astana. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, closing earlier on Fridays. The United Kingdom requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Astana
| Monday | 09:00–17:30 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:30 By appointment only |
| Friday | 09:00–16:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
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 Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Astana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Kazakh citizens
KazakhstanUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
United KingdomKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the British embassy in Astana takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of France in Astana62, rue Kosmonavtov, Immeuble Renco, 4e étage Micro district Tchoubary, 010000 Astana
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Embassy of Germany in Astanaul. Kosmonawtow 62, Mikrodistrikt Chubary, Astana
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Embassy of Belgium in Astanaулица Космонавтов 62, 010000 Астана
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Embassy of Austria in Astanaулица Космонавтов 62, Nur-Sultan
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Embassy of Switzerland in Astana62 Kosmonavtov Street, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Astana
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Embassy of the Netherlands in AstanaKosmonavtov street 62, Renco building 3rd floor, Microdistrict Chubary, 010000 Astana
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Kazakhstan
The British embassy in Astana is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Kazakhstan on record. Kazakhstan in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Astana
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Astana. The head of mission on record is Sally Axworthy Mbe.
Address and contact
Address: 62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, 010000 Astana. The record for the British embassy in Astana includes an e-mail address and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
British citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
When the British embassy in Astana is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Astana for public holidays in Kazakhstan are Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Astana
Current procedures for the British embassy in Astana, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Astana
The British embassy in Astana has 17 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Astana?
The British embassy in Astana is at 62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, 010000 Astana.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Astana?
The British embassy in Astana is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Astana open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Astana do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Astana closed?
The British embassy in Astana 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 Kingdom.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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