Immigration News - Kazakhstan Kazakhstan | Visa-free travel policy with Vietnam introduced Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) May 16, 2024 The Kazakh government announced an agreement with Vietnam for a mutual visa-free travel policy. Key Points: Effective May 25, nationals from each country will be exempt from obtaining a visa to travel to the other country, provided they apply with an active national passport. Tourists will be permitted to stay in the country for 30 calendar days from the date of entry, for a total of 90 calendar days every six months. BAL Analysis: Officials stated that the agreement was signed in August last year in Hanoi. The reciprocal visa-free policy should increase economic and social ties between the two countries. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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