Kazakhstan
Japan
Japan visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
Japan requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kz.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Kazakhstan
Japan has 1 mission in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana.
Japanese citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
JapanKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kazakh citizens can stay in Japan
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Astana, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
Japanese citizens can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Kazakhstan?
The Japanese embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Japanese citizens can visit Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Kazakh citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Kazakh citizens need a visa for Japan 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.