Central Asia Travel

KAZAKHSTAN VISA

VISA FREE COUNTRIES

Citizens of 72 countries DO NOT NEED a visa to enter Kazakhstan. Depending on their nationality, foreign citizens can stay in Kazakhstan for 14 to 90 days visa free. In all other cases, foreign citizens should apply for a visa at diplomatic representations of Kazakhstan abroad. 
The following link provides more details for questions regarding visa free countries to Kazakhstan.
KZ Visa Free List

VISITOR VISA TYPES 

There are a number of different types of visitor visas for Kazakhstan. The Tourist eVisa for Kazakhstan has been made available on January 1st, 2019 and will simplify and quicken the process of obtaining a visa for eligible citizens.

EMBASSY TOURIST VISA 

If you are not eligible to enter Kazakhstan visa-free it is necessary to obtain a visa from an embassy or consulate. It is possible to get a single-entry visa or a multiple-visa. Both are valid for 90 days and let visitors spend up to 30 days in the country. The multiple-entry visa allow visitors to leave and reenter Kazakhstan with the same visa.
Most embassies only accept applications from residents of the country the embassy is located in. If your country does not have a Kazakhstan embassy or consulate it is possible to obtain a visa on arrival.

TOURIST E-VISA

The Kazakhstan Tourist eVisa makes the process of obtaining a travel authorization for Kazakhstan much quicker and simpler. It eliminates the need to go to an embassy or consulate for eligible citizens.The application form must be completed online and only take a matter of minutes to fill out. Once approved, the eVisa will be sent to the applicant by email.
List of Countries Eligible for E-visa to Kazakhstan

VISA ON ARRIVAL

Visas on arrival are for citizens who do not have a Kazakhstan embassy or consulate in their country. It is necessary to have a letter of invitation and to pay a fee. The visa on arrival is available at the airports of Aqtau, Almaty, Astana, Atyrau, and Oral.
The transfer desks are only open from Monday to Saturday during office hours. It is advised to only book flights which land during these hours if you are obtaining a visa on arrival.

HOW CAN I GET A TOURIST VISA ONLINE?

Eligible citizens can obtain a Kazakhstan visa online. The online visa eliminates the need to go to an embassy or consulate or to queue at the border for a visa on arrival. Simply register on the Migration Portal in the below link, fill out the application form, and pay the application fee. Upon approval, you will receive the Kazakhstan eVisa via email.
https://www.vmp.gov.kz/en/visa-service

UZBEKISTAN VISA

ABOUT

In July 2018, the Government of Uzbekistan introduced an e-Visa for travelers from 101 nationalities. The e-Visa will replace the long process of having to go to a consulate and/or sending off your passport.
E-Visas are issued for stays of up to 30 days in total in Uzbekistan, with a Single Entry, Double Entry or Multiple Entry. They are valid for 90 days after issued. Simply fill out our online application and pay the visa fee – you don’t have to send any documents by mail or visit an office in person. Once your visa application is approved, you will receive an approved visa copy via email.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

Passport Personal Details Scan
Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
Applicant Photo

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

To get detailed information about Uzbekistan visa types and etc please click on the below link:
https://mfa.uz/en/consular/visa/

HOW TO APPLY FOR E-VISA

Please click on the below link to apply for Uzbekistan e-visa online:
http://evisa.mfa.uz/evisa_en/

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

  • The Uzbekistan e-Visa is valid for 90 days after issued and is a Single Entry, Double Entry or Multiple Entry visa.
  • The Uzbekistan e-Visa is for short stays (maximum 30 days in Total).
  • The Uzbekistan Immigration department requires all visitors to have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival.
  • If you stay more than the 30 days in Total maximum stay in Uzbekistan without renewing your visa, you may face legal action and be required to pay a fine. Also, it may not be possible to apply for an Uzbekistan e-Visa in the future.
  • The e-Visa can be used on all airlines and at all airports in Uzbekistan.
  • The e-Visa will be emailed. When passing through immigration in Uzbekistan, travelers will have to present the electronic visa in printed or electronic format, as well as show their valid passport.
  • If there is a discrepancy between the e-Visa and the passport, the e-Visa is considered invalid.
  • Children under the age of 16 do not need a visa. Visa-free entry, temporary stay and departure from Uzbekistan is permitted for foreign citizens under 16 years of age, if they have a foreign passport or bio metric travel document and are accompanied by their legal representatives.

TURKMENISTAN VISA

VISA REQUIREMENTS

All nationalities require a visa to enter Turkmenistan and a Letter of Invitation is required in order to apply for a visa.

LETTER OF INVITATION

Only registered agents in Turkmenistan can apply for a Letter of Invitation on your behalf. You will need to provide us requested information and then we will apply for the Letter of Invitation on your behalf. The application for the Letter of Invitation is sent to the Turkmenistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ashgabat to be approved which can take 4-5 weeks. Once it has been approved the Letter of Invitation will be emailed to you and you can apply for your visa

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE

– The Letters of Invitation is issued to all of the people who applied on the same day through the same agent and all of the applicants names, passport numbers and nationalities will appear in a list on the document. Unfortunately this is standard procedure at the Turkmenistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and we have no control over it. If you are unhappy about other applicants seeing your personal data then you will not be able to travel to Turkmenistan.

– There is a possibility that your Letter of Invitation may be rejected by the Turkmenistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and they do not usually give a reason for rejecting applications, it’s at their discretion. .

– As there is a risk of applications being rejected, we highly recommend bookings flexible flight tickets if you are flying into or out of Turkmenistan.

VISA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Once you have a Letter of Invitation you can apply for a Turkmenistan Visa, either at the local embassy or through a visa company.

VISA ON ARRIVAL

It is possible to get a visa on arrival if you are arriving into Ashgabat International Airport or you are on the tour cross into Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan, at the land border of Dashoguz. Please note that you will still need a Letter of Invitation to obtain a visa on arrival and the visa is only payable in USD cash – costs vary for different nationalities. Please note: Getting a visa on arrival can be very time consuming so we recommend getting a visa in advance if you are able to.

APPLYING FOR A VISA IN ADVANCE

We highly recommend that all travelers obtain their Turkmenistan visa in advance. On our tours which cross the Caspian Sea from Azerbaijan, we arrive into Turkmenistan at the port of Turkmenbashi and they don’t issue visas there so it’s essential that you obtain one prior to travel.

TAJIKISTAN VISA

TAJIKISTAN E-VISA

The Tajikistan eVisa, an electronic visa, was introduced by the Tajik government in 2016 to expedite the process of obtaining a business visa or tourist visa for the country.
The Tajik eVisa permits a maximum stay of 60 days in Tajikistan and is valid to enter the country for 90 days.
The eVisa for Tajikistan may be issued as either a single entry or multiple entry electronic visa.
To apply for a Tajikistan visa, all foreign citizens are able to complete a simple online application form.
At the moment, it is only possible to submit a Tajikistan visa application online: the approved visa must be collected from a Tajik diplomatic mission, or picked up on arrival at Dushanbe Airport.
However, it is expected that eligible citizens will be able to complete the process exclusively online in the near future.
An approved Tajik visa online can be used to enter Tajikistan at any point of entry in the country.
Those eligible for the eVisa who wish to visit the country for longer stays, or other purposes such as to work or study, should contact their nearest Tajikistan Embassy or consulate for further information.

VISA FREE COUNTRIES TO TAJIKISTAN

The following link provides more details for questions regarding visa free countries to Tajikistan.
Tajikistan Visa Free List

TAJIKISTAN E-VISA REQUIREMENTS

In order to submit an eVisa application, it is first necessary to meet the Tajikistan visa requirements:
  • Have a travel document (passport) valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry to Tajikistan
  • Supply a current email address at which to receive updates and notifications regarding the visa application
  • Provide valid credit or debit card details to pay the eVisa fee.
Additional visa requirements for Tajikistan for supporting documents may apply depending on the applicant’s nationality.
When completing the application, it is necessary to indicate your nearest consulate or embassy of Tajikistan, as at the moment it may be necessary to attend an interview before a visa can be approved.
Once approved, the visa can be collected from the same Tajik consulate, or alternatively, on arrival at Dushanbe Airport.
An approved Tajik visa can be presented to officials on arrival at Tajikistan passport control to gain entry to the country.
At the moment, it is not possible to extend a Tajikistan tourist visa. However, a Tajikistan business visa may be extended at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dushanbe.

COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE OR E-VISA

The following link provides more details for countries eligible for e-visa to Tajikistan.
Countries eligible for Tajikistan E-visa

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Single or multiple entry online visa
  • For tourism or business
  • Stay up to 60 days
  • Valid for 90 days from approval
  • May be picked up upon arrival at Dushanbe Airport or from a diplomatic mission office around the world

HOW TO APPLY FOR E-VISA

Please click on the below link to apply for Tajikistan e-visa online:
https://www.visa.gov.tj/index.html#/

KIRGHISTAN VISA

VISA

Visitors to Kirghistan must obtain a visa in advance online or from one of the Kirghistan diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for a visa upon arrival. Kirghistan currently gives visa exemption to citizens of 69 nations.

VISA FREE COUNTRIES TO KIRGHISTAN

The following link provides more details for questions regarding visa free countries to Kirghistan.
Visa free countries to Kirghistan

VISA ON ARRIVAL

The following link provides countries and territories are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival valid for a maximum stay of 30 – 60 days depending on the country at Manas International Airport
Visa on arrival to Kirghistan

E-VISA

From 1 September 2017 citizens of all countries and territories may apply for tourism, business and group tourist types of visa for 30 or 90 days online through the eVisa system. Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas or Osh airports or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).

HOW TO APPLY FOR E-VISA

Please click on the below link to apply for Kirghistan e-visa online:
http://www.evisa.e-gov.kg/