Iraq passport → Kazakhstan

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?

Visa required in advance

Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: vmp.gov.kz

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Kazakhstan at a glance

Capital: Astana
Currency: Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)
Languages: Kazakh, Russian
Calling code: +7
Region: Central Asia

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Kazakhstan for other passports

IraqVisa required
IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days

Nearby in Central Asia for Iraqi passport holders

KyrgyzstaneVisa
TajikistaneVisa
TurkmenistanVisa required
UzbekistanVisa required

Common questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?

Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Kazakhstan, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Kazakhstan?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Iraqi citizens get a visa on arrival in Kazakhstan?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Iraqi citizens visit without a visa?

29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iraq passport ranks #91 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.