Kazakhstan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Kazakhstan
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Astana
62 Kosmonavtov Str.Renco Building, 6 Floor, 010000 Astana
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The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana.
British citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
United KingdomKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Kazakh citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kazakh citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Astana, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Ireland requires Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Kazakhstan?
The British embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
British citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Kazakh citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Kazakh citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.