Visa Courier Services Release

September 17, 2008

The U.S. Embassy in Astana and Consular Section in Almaty would like to announce a change in the visa application process that will make it easier and more convenient to apply for a visa. 
Beginning September 17, 2008, the 24 DHL Express courier offices across Kazakhstan will accept applications for Non-Immigrant Visas.  Issued visas will be delivered directly to any address the applicant chooses, eliminating the need for a second trip to the Embassy.  The courier system also reduces the time applicants spend at the Embassy and helps us keep the overall time it takes to get a U.S. visa to an absolute minimum.  In addition, applicants who need help completing the electronic visa application form and/or scheduling an interview appointment can now turn to the DHL main offices in Astana and Almaty for assistance.

The fee for this new service will range from KZT 2600 to KZT 5020 for two-way service, depending on the region of Kazakhstan where the application is submitted. 

Our goal in introducing the service is to provide our customers with the quickest and most convenient visa service possible.  Over 16,000 Kazakhstanis visit the United States for business, pleasure, cultural exchange and student programs each year.  Visitors from Kazakhstan and all over the world add greatly to our nation's cultural, education, and economic life. We continue the proud tradition of welcoming visitors to the United States, with secure borders and open doors.
For more information on the visa courier system and application procedures, please visit our website at http://kazakhstan.usembassy.gov