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Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Kazakhstan

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 honorary consulate

In Kazakhstan, Switzerland has an embassy in Astana and an honorary consulate in Almaty. Kazakh citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Swiss Embassy in Astana

The Swiss embassy is in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, at 62 Kosmonavtov Street, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Astana. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Swiss honorary consulates in Kazakhstan

Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Almaty; honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Switzerland visa for Kazakh citizens

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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Kazakhstan

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
  • National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Kazakh citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in Kazakhstan turn to the Swiss embassy in Astana; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Kazakhstan’s missions in Switzerland

Missions of Kazakhstan in Switzerland (2)

In return, Kazakhstan has 2 missions in Switzerland, including its embassy in Bern.

Good to know

Switzerland in Kazakhstan

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in Kazakhstan.

Travel to Kazakhstan for Swiss citizens

No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Kazakhstan, for stays of up to 30 days. In Kazakhstan, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Swiss missions in Kazakhstan are closed

Swiss missions in Kazakhstan close on Kazakhstan’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Wednesday 16 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and New Year's Day on Saturday 2 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Swiss embassy in Kazakhstan?

The Swiss embassy is in Astana, at 62 Kosmonavtov Street, 010000 Nur-Sultan, Astana.

Does Switzerland have consulates in Kazakhstan?

No career consulate is on record, but Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Almaty.

Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?

No visa is needed by Swiss citizens for Kazakhstan, for stays of up to 30 days.

Does Kazakhstan have an embassy in Switzerland?

Yes, Kazakhstan has its embassy in Bern, along with 1 other mission in Switzerland.