Kazakhstan
Italy
Italy visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
Kazakh citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambastana.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Kazakhstan
- Embassy of Italy in Astana
KOSMONAVTOV Street, n.62 - Microrione CHUBARY- 010, Astana
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Atyrau
Atyrau, 55 Aiteke Bi Str. 2 floor, "River Palace" Hotel, Atyrau
All missions of Italy in Kazakhstan
Italy has 2 missions in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Atyrau.
Italy: visa decisions in Kazakhstan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,756 | 18,622 | 1,130 | 5.7% | 30.3% |
| 2024 | 26,562 | 25,108 | 1,437 | 5.4% | 28.2% |
| 2025 | 28,824 | 26,825 | 1,999 | 6.9% | 30.2% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Kazakhstan (Astana) received 28,824 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 26,825. 6.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 5.4%: the rate rose by 1.5 points. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (26,562).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
ItalyKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Kazakhstan to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kazakh citizens can stay in Italy
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Astana, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Kazakh citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Italy?
Kazakh citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Kazakhstan?
The Italian embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan admits Italian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Kazakh citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Kazakh citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.