South Africa
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Kazakhstan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Kazakhstan visa?
Kazakhstan e-visa (single-entry tourist, business and treatment)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As stated in the visa.
- Fee
- US$60
- Processing time
- Invitation approval by the National Security Committee: 3 working days.
For the e-Visa, Kazakhstan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$60, and applications are made on vmp.gov.kz. Processing time, as Kazakhstan states it: Invitation approval by the National Security Committee: 3 working days. Longest stay on the e-Visa: As stated in the visa.
Kazakh missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Kazakhstan in Pretoria
Aries Street 226, Pretoria
Kazakhstan has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Kazakh citizens travelling to South Africa
KazakhstanSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
Travel advice for Kazakhstan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from South Africa to Kazakhstan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Kazakhstan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kazakhstan (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kazakhstan (updated 5 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Kazakhstan
How long South African citizens may stay in Kazakhstan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Kazakhstan is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Kazakhstan’s neighbours for South African citizens
Russia admits South African citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan, China and Uzbekistan require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kazakh citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
South African citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Kazakh embassy in South Africa?
The Kazakh embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Kazakhstan e-Visa cost?
Kazakhstan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$60 for the e-Visa. Processing time: Invitation approval by the National Security Committee: 3 working days.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Kazakhstan visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Kazakhstan.
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.