TRAVEL & STUDY
Travel & Study
This page provides information on travelling to and from the EU and Kazakhstan, as well as issues relating to study trips and accessing information about the EU.
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Travel to Europe
Copyright: Aurore Martignoni, European Union, 2020 (AV service)
Visas
For travelling to the EU citizens of Kazakhstan require a visa. Depending on the travelling destination, it is either a Schengen visa or a national visa.
To which countries do Schengen rules apply?
Today, the Schengen area covers 27 countries ("Schengen States") without border controls between them. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. These countries apply the common visa policy for short stay visas. With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone.
To which countries are national visas required?
Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania and Ireland still issue national visas. This means that these visas are only valid for a short stay in the territory of the Member State which issued them.
Where to apply for the visa?
If you intend to visit only one Schengen Member State, you must apply at the Embassy or Consulate of this Member State. If you are planning to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your main destination, and if you intend to visit several Schengen countries but do not have a main destination, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country which is your first point of entry.
For more information please see Frequently asked questions
Broshure "Europe without borders: the Schengen area"
To learn more about EU visa policies please visit https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa_en
To learn more about visa application procedures please contact Embassies or Consulates of EU Member States.
Embassies
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The Republic of Austria 62, Kosmonavtov str, Renko building, |
The Kingdom of Belgium 62a, Kosmonavtov str., |
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The Republic of Bulgaria 11, Imanov str, |
The Republic of Croatia 62, Kosmonavtov str, |
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The Republic of Cyprus Ul. Povarskaya 9 |
The Czech Republic BC Q2 Kabanbay Batyr 15/1 |
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The Kingdom of Denmark The Danish Trade Commission 130, Begalina str. |
The Kingdom of Denmark Embassy 9 Prechistensky Pereulok |
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The Republic of Estonia 28, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue Website: https://astana.mfa.ee/ |
The Republic of Finland 12, Samal microdistrict |
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The French Republic 62 Kosmanavtov str. admin-francais.astana-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr |
The French Republic The General Consulate in Almaty 77, Kunaev Str, Park View Office Tower E-mail: info.almaty-cslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr
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The Federal Republic of Germany 2nd floor Renco building, l-vz@astana.diplo.de |
The Federal Republic of The General Consulate 2, Ivanilova str. |
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The Hellenic Republic Microdistrict Karaotkel-2, 109
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The Republic of Hungary 62 Kosmonavtov str, Website: https://nurszultan.mfa.gov.hu
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The Republic of Hungary The General Consulate 4, Musabajeva str. Website: https://almati.mfa.gov.hu/ |
Ireland 5, Grokholski Pereulok |
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The Italian Republic 62 Kosmonatov Street, |
The Italian Republic The Honorary Consulate 38, Dostyk ave, Ken Dala BC, 9th floor
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The Republic of Latvia 12, Samal microdistrict, Astana Tower |
The Republic of Lithuania 62a Kosmonavtov str, 16 floor 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Website: https://kz.mfa.lt/kz |
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The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 3,Hruschovskiy Pereulok.
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Malta 7, Koroviy val street, apt. 219 |
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The Kingdom of the Netherlands 62, Kosmonavtov str,
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The Republic of Poland Saryarka str., 15 Website: https://www.gov.pl/web/kazahstan/embassy
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The Republic of Poland The General Consulate 9-11/13, Dzharkentskaya
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The Portugese Republic 6, Saryarka str., 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan Tel.:+77172768302 E-mail: astana@mne.pt |
Romania 28, Sarayshyk st. Website: http://astana.mae.ro/ |
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The Slovak Republic 12 Samal microdistrict, Astana Tower, 5th floor 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan |
The Republic of Slovenia 14/1 Malaja Dmitrovka (Cehova) |
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The Kingdom of Spain 47 Kenesary Str., Apt. 25 Website: https://www.exteriores.gob.es/
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The Kingdom of Sweden Astana Tower, 12 Samal microdictrict, |
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Flags of the EU countries.
Copyright: Georges Boulougouris, European Union 2019
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Education in Europe
Copyright: Dati Bendo, European Union 2019
Study
Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme for education, training, youth and sport. It replaces a number of older programmes, including an international exchange programme called Erasmus Mundus.
The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.
See the Erasmus+ web portal’s Resources section for information about linguistic support, documents for applicants and the management of proposals.
The National Erasmus+ Office in Kazakhstan is responsible for supporting locally the implementation of the international dimension of the higher education aspects of the Erasmus+ Programme.
National Erasmus + Office in Kazakhstan
21, Al-Farabi Avenue, AFD Plaza,
Block 9, 3rd floor, Office 225-226,
050059, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Phone +7 727 3118643 +7 727 3118645
Email: neo@erasmusplus.kz
Website: https://erasmusplus.kz
The European Union Visitors Programme
Young professionals from Kazakhstan can take study trips to Europe through the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP). The programme provides the opportunity to learn about the EU's values, functions, activities and policies.
EUVP is open to the likes of government officials, journalists, teachers and those working in charities and NGOs.
Applications should be addressed to:
EUVP Coordinator
Delegation of the European Union
62, Kosmonavtov street
Astana, Kazakhstan 010000
The letter should be brief, in English, and must contain:
- A description of the applicant's current position.
- The applicant's area of expertise.
- A brief outline of the sector to be studied in Europe, indicating specifically how it relates to the applicant's career objectives.
- A completed application form.
- A detailed résumé.
The deadline for applications is March 1st each year for the following year.
Applications in English (originals in hard copy) must be received in the Delegation's office BEFORE March 1st.
EU info centres
With the aim to make information on history and current developments in the European Union, its strategies, policies and perspectives of the integration process available to a wider audience, the EU opens public Information Centres around the world. There are currently two European Union Information (EUi) Centres in Kazakhstan.
The first EUi was opened in Kazakhstan, Almaty in 1998, followed by one in Astana in 2007. Information Centres are part of the biggest universities in Kazakhstan.
The objectives of the EUi Centres are:
- To make information on the European Union and its policies available to the public.
- To help universities to promote and consolidate teaching and research in the field of the European integration.
- To participate in debates about the European Union, with other European Union information relays and networks, where appropriate.
- To provide information about activities and policies of the European Union and the Delegation of the European Commission in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Practically, the EUi Centres provide students and university teachers with all available resources on the EU, mainly literature, documentation and other printed materials. The EUi Centres process, catalogue and index the European Community publications that are regularly provided to them. EUi Centres also create the possibility for visitors to search for information on the EU from Internet sources.
Contacts
EUi CENTRES
Astana
Eurasian National University
6, Yanushkevich Street, room 226
+7 7172 372-429
Almaty
Kazakh National University Faculty of International Relations
71, Al-Farabi Street, building No.8
EU CORNERS IN KAZAKHSTAN
As a part of the drive to increase awareness on EU-Central Asia and EU-Kazakhstan activities, in particular, the EU Delegation made an information package called "EU corner" available to university libraries. The pilot stage project took place in Kazakhstan in 2008. Presently 15 permanent EU Corners provide university libraries in the regions of Kazakhstan with all available resources on the EU, mainly literature, brochures, audio-visuals, promotion materials etc.