U.S. Government Shutdown
Note: Due to a lapse in appropriations, website updates will be limited until full operations resume. Read More»
December 5, 2018 – National Day of Mourning for President George H. W. Bush
Message for U.S. Citizens: National Day of Mourning for President George H. W. Bush U.S. Embassy and Consulate Closure on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 As the nation mourns the loss of President George H. W. Bush, President Trump has taken official action to allow Federal employees to join their fellow citizens in remembering ... Read More»
VOTING IN 2018 U.S. ELECTIONS
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: June 2018
Over the past few months, the U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan has been notified of at least two security incidents where foreigners have been drugged in Almaty. Both instances occurred at or near bars, with the criminals robbing the victims. In one instance the victim died, however, the exact cause of death is still undetermined. In ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Meningococcal Infection in Almaty
The U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan alerts U.S. citizens regarding recent cases of meningococcal infection in Almaty. There have been a total of 15 confirmed cases of meningococcal infection in Almaty. The number is higher than usual but is not considered an outbreak. Medical practitioners do not recommend any additional measures except practicing good hygiene, which ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Primary Elections Are in Full Swing
Message for U.S. Citizens: Primary Elections Are in Full Swing This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. The following states have elections in the next 90 days: May – Day Notice: May 22: Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas. June – 30 Day Notice: June 5: ... Read More»
Town Hall Meeting in Almaty: April 13 at 5:00 p.m.
The U.S. Consulate General in Almaty would like to invite U.S. citizens to a town hall meeting in Almaty on Friday, April 13, at 5:00 p.m. The program includes remarks by Ambassador George Krol, updates on consular services, and information on the current security situation. If you would like to attend please RCVP by 5 ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 form ... Read More»
Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in upcoming primary elections!
Message for U.S. Citizens: Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in upcoming primary elections! Register now and request your absentee ballots at FVAP.gov. Primary Elections Begin This Month – Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP.gov This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate ... Read More»
Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections
U.S. Mission, Kazakhstan Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as ... Read More»
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