🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Thai visas & work permits for Kazakh citizens
Kazakh citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Business visitors and investors use the Non-B, families the Privilege programme or LTR, and students the education visa. Kazakhstan is an Apostille Convention party.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Kazakh citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
30-day visa exemption (tourism)
From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list. Visa-exempt entries over land are limited to twice per calendar year. Work, study and long stays need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Kazakh citizens?
- Business Visa (Non-B)
For business visitors and investors.
- Privilege / Elite Visa Advisory
For families wanting long, flexible stays.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
For students.
- Work Permits for Company Directors & Shareholders
For investors running their own Thai company.
Work permits for Kazakh nationals
Kazakh investors who act as company directors still need a work permit to sign and work in Thailand.
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Do documents from Kazakhstan need an apostille or legalisation?
Kazakhstan is a party to the Apostille Convention. Thailand acceded on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; until then documents from Kazakhstan still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Company documents only in Russian or Kazakh.
- Directors working without a permit.
- Capital not paid in as declared.
Counsel's note
We check capital, shareholding and work-permit eligibility together before the company is registered.
Service languages: English, Russian; Kazakh documents with translation.
Frequently asked
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai e-Visa official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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