Citizens of 45 countries have the right to visa-free entry into the Kazakhstan

Foreign Minister Beibit Atamkulov held a briefing for the heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of international organisations accredited in Kazakhstan, the press service of Foreign Ministry reports.

During the meeting the issues of visa liberalisation was discussed. Efforts on visa liberalisation will continue in Kazakhstan. Today, citizens of 45 countries have the right to visa-free entry into the country, for up to thirty days. Agreements on exemption from visa requirements for holders of civil passports have been signed with 20 countries. Since 1 January this year, a pilot project for issuing a single-entry electronic visa for foreigners has been introduced. Tourist e-visas are issued to citizens of 117 states, and 23 states can apply for e-visas relating to business and healthcare purposes.

In addition, in the framework of the Rukhani Zhangyru programme, a comprehensive study of the historical and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan will be carried out, including the global promotion of Kazakhstan's heritage. Kazakhstan anticipates that cultural and humanitarian cooperation will become a significant factor in collaboration with countries around the globe.

"The Qazaq Times"