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🇮🇶 Does an Iraqi need a visa for Kazakhstan 🇰🇿?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Kazakhstan at a glance

Capital: Astana · Currency: Kazakhstani tenge (KZT, ₸) · Official languages: Kazakh, Russian · Calling code: +7

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Kazakhstan: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 18 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Kazakhstan's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (Kazakhstan: 220 V; Iraq: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Kazakhstan for Iraqi passport holders

• 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan — e-Visa
• 🇹🇯 Tajikistan — e-Visa
• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇸🇾 Syria — Visa-free
• 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇧 Lebanon — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇰🇿 Kazakhstani passport holders visiting Iraq: Kazakhstani passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

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