Data verified
Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Kazakhstan. Fee: USD 60 (~USD 60). Processing: Up to 5 business days (eVisa online portal step itself is near-instant; ~5 business days covers the invitation-letter approval component). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa reconfirmed available to Bangladesh (Bangladesh appears explicitly on the official eligible-nationality list, e.g. item #7/#8 of ~107-117 countries per two independent trackers). Tourist eVisa: USD 60 single entry (up from USD 50 in prior DB record), 30-day max stay, 90-day window to enter. A separate Business/Medical-treatment eVisa also exists at USD 80 single entry (newly confirmed this session as an alternative to the embassy route for business travel). Bangladesh is NOT visa-free and is NOT on Kazakhstan's simplified/LOI-free list.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist, single entry, 30-day stay, since 2019); eVisa (Business/Medical treatment, single entry, USD 80 - newly confirmed alternate route); Tourist Visa via embassy; Business Visa (B1-B5 categories) via Kazakhstan Embassy (New Delhi accredited for Bangladesh); Student Visa; Work Visa; Family Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official; Investor Visa.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa validity: 90 days from issue to enter Kazakhstan. Max stay: 30 days per entry, single entry only. IMPORTANT (not in prior record): eVisa holders may enter ONLY by air, through Almaty or Astana international airports — land, rail, and sea border crossings are not permitted on the eVisa.
Extension possibleNo
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application at vmp.gov.kz; Recent digital photo; Hotel booking OR invitation letter (visa support letter); Return ticket; Bank statement (USD 50/day proof); Travel insurance; For Business: invitation from Kazakhstani company registered with Migration Police; For Work: work permit + employer NOC.
Visa types (2)
eVisa available for Bangladesh. Fee: USD 80 (single entry, 30-day stay).
Kazakhstan Business Visa for trade, oil/gas, mining, banking sector visits. Astana and Almaty main commercial centers.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Inadequate visa support letter / invitation; (2) For Business: invitation must be from registered Migration Police entity; (3) Hotel booking issues; (4) Travel insurance gaps; (5) Inconsistent itinerary; (6) Kazakhstan moderately welcoming - rejection rate moderate.
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