Kazakhstan
Germany
Germany visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kasachstan.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Kazakhstan
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- Consulate General of Germany in Almaty
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All missions of Germany in Kazakhstan
Germany has 2 missions in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana. Consulates: Almaty.
Germany: visa decisions in Kazakhstan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45,701 | 42,493 | 3,112 | 6.8% | 72.7% |
| 2024 | 45,094 | 37,916 | 6,921 | 15.4% | 79.1% |
| 2025 | 37,590 | 32,923 | 4,426 | 11.8% | 81.8% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Kazakhstan (Almaty and Astana) received 37,590 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 32,923. 11.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 15.4%: the rate fell by 3.6 points. Applications fell by 17% compared with 2024 (45,094).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.1% of the applications lodged in Kazakhstan that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Romania to 20.5% at those of Finland. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the most applied-for Schengen state in Kazakhstan.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kazakhstan, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
German citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
GermanyKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Kazakhstan to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Kazakh citizens can stay in Germany
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kazakh citizens apply
In Kazakhstan, applications go to the German embassy in Astana and the consulate in Almaty, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Kazakh citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
German citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Kazakhstan?
The German embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana; there is also a consulate in Almaty.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
German citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Kazakh citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Kazakh citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.