«QazETA» digital platform for foreign nationals

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QazETA is a state digital platform designed to provide foreign nationals with convenient, transparent, and secure access to key migration and related services under the “one-stop shop” principle (a unified digital window for foreigners).

The project aimed to create a modern, user-friendly platform for foreigners interacting with the government authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as to improve the efficiency and quality of public service delivery.

The QazETA platform is focused on:

- simplifying procedures for entry into and stay of foreign nationals in the Republic of Kazakhstan;

- creating a single digital entry point that ensures consistent interaction of foreign nationals with government services, from entry into the country to everyday services;

- increasing transparency of processes, reducing application processing times, and improving service quality;

- the digitalization of core migration procedures and their integration into mobile service;

The platform is currently operating in pilot mode and the implementation of the platform will be carried out in phases. Currently, the following services are available:

- issuance of electronic visas (e-Visa);

- issuance of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA);

- obtaining the status of an electronic resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan (e-Residency);

- issuance of certificates confirming the crossing of the state border of the Republic of Kazakhstan by foreign nationals (including for the purpose of IMEI verification of mobile devices).

Key services of the platform:

1. Electronic visa (e-Visa)

An electronic visa is a digital form of a state service for issuing visas to foreign nationals and stateless persons.

Citizens of 104 countries may apply for a single-entry electronic visa under the following categories: "А3" (service), "А5" (investor), "В1","В2","В3", (business trip), "В9-1" (Digital Nomad Visa), "В10" (private travel), "В12" (tourist), "С12" (medical treatment).

An electronic visa is issued on the basis of an electronically issued invitation (the invitation is issued by the territorial police authorities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and is valid only for the visa holder and does not apply to accompanying persons. In case of passport replacement, a new electronic visa must be obtained.

Foreign nationals and stateless persons are permitted to enter and exit the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan using a valid electronic visa only through border crossing points of the international airports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

2. Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

The ETA is intended for citizens of countries that are exempt from visa requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authorization is issued in electronic form.

Foreign nationals planning to travel to Kazakhstan must submit an ETA application through the mobile application no later than 72 hours prior to travel. 

The validity period of the ETA is 180 days.

The actual duration of stay of foreign nationals in Kazakhstan is regulated in accordance with the applicable migration legislation.

At the same time, the issuance of an ETA does not guarantee entry into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The final decision on admission is made by the authorized state body of the Republic of Kazakhstan during border control procedures.

The following categories are exempt from the requirement to obtain an ETA:

- holders of diplomatic and service (official) passports;

- members of official delegations;

- representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

During the pilot period, obtaining an ETA is recommended but not mandatory for citizens of countries exempt from the Republic of Kazakhstan’s visa requirements. After the pilot period, the ETA will be gradually introduced as a mandatory requirement for these categories of citizens.

3. Electronic Residency (e-Residency)

e-Residency is an innovative instrument that provides foreign nationals and stateless persons located outside the Republic of Kazakhstan with access to digital government and commercial services within the jurisdiction of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).

The e-Residency program is implemented within jurisdiction of the AIFC and provides for:

- remote issuance of an Individual Identification Number (IIN);

- opening of bank accounts and payment cards;

- issuance of eSIMs;

- remote company registration and business operations

within jurisdiction of the AIFC.

Further expansion of the platform’s functionality is planned, including the issuance of health insurance, the possibility of expedited border control for ETA holders (Fast Track), payment of service fees, and other digital services.

The QazETA mobile application is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.

As part of the project, a technical support service is in operation. Inquiries and suggestions are accepted via email at support@qazeta.kz.

List of countries whose nationals are issued single entry electronic visas

1. People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
2. The Republic of Angola
3. Principality of Andorra
4. Antigua and Barbuda
5. Aruba
6. Commonwealth of the Bahamas
7. Barbados
8. Republic of Belize
9. The Republic of Benin
10. Plurinational State of Bolivia
11. Bosnia and Herzegovina
12. The Republic of Botswana
13. The State of Brunei Darussalam
14. Burkina Faso
15. Republic of Burundi
16. The Kingdom of Bhutan
17. Republic of Vanuatu
18. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
19. The Gabonese Republic
20. The Cooperative Republic of Guyana
21. The Republic of Haiti
22. Republic of Gambia
23. The Republic Guatemala
24. Republic of Guinea
25. Republic of Guinea-Bissau
26. Republic of Honduras
27. Grenada
28. Republic of Djibouti
29. The Commonwealth of Dominica
30. Dominican Republic
31. Arab Republic of Egypt
32. Republic of Zambia
33. Republic of Zimbabwe
34. Republic of India
35. Islamic Republic of Iran
36. Kingdom of Cambodia
37. Republic of Cameroon
38. Republic of Cameroon
39. Republic of Kiribati
40. Democratic People's Republic of Korea
41. People's Republic of China (Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan)
42. Comoros
43. Republic of the Congo
44. ​​Republic of Costa Rica
45. Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
46. Republic of Cuba
47. Lao People's Democratic Republic
48. Kingdom of Lesotho
49. Republic of Liberia
50. The Lebanese Republic
51. Republic of Mauritius
52. Islamic Republic of Mauritania
53. The Republic of Madagascar
54. Republic of North Macedonia
55. Republic of Malawi
56. Republic of Mali
57. Republic of Maldives
58. Kingdom of Morocco
59. Republic of the Marshall Islands
60. Micronesia
61. Republic of Mozambique
62. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
63. Republic of Namibia
64. Republic of Nauru
65. Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
66. Republic of Niger
67. The Republic of Nicaragua
68. Republic of Palau
69. Republic of Panama
70. Independent State of Papua New Guinea
71. Republic of Paraguay
72. Republic of Peru
73. Republic of Rwanda
74. Republic of El Salvador
75. The Republic of San Marino
76. Samoa
77. Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
78. The Kingdom of Eswatini
79. Republic of Seychelles
80. Republic of Senegal
81. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
82. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
83. Saint Lucia
84. Republic of Suriname
85. Republic of Sierra Leone
86. United Republic of Tanzania
87. Republic of Togo
88. Kingdom of Tonga
89. Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
90. Tuvalu
91. Tunisian Republic
92. Turkmenistan
93. Republic of Uganda
94. The Oriental Republic of Uruguay
95. Faroe Islands
96. Republic of Fiji
97. Central African Republic
98. Republic of Chad
99. Montenegro
100. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
101. The State of Eritrea
102. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
103. The Republic of South Africa
104. Jamaica

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-busan/press/news/details/1143480?lang=kk