U.S. citizens are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts from the Embassy and Consulate. Ensure you have added a trip to Kazakhstan on your profile to receive pertinent updates. The Kazakhstani Ministry of Health has confirmed 87,664 cases of COVID-19 in the country as of July 30, 2020. We urge U.S. citizens in-country to remain vigilant and …
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Location: Kazakhstan Event: COVID-19 and Travel Update U.S. citizens are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts from the Embassy and Consulate. Ensure you have added a trip to Kazakhstan on your profile to receive pertinent updates. We are sending this message on a weekly basis. We will continue to use this platform to …
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Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
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The U.S. Consulate General in Almaty invites U.S. citizens to a town hall meeting in Almaty on Thursday, March 5, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. The program includes remarks by the Consul General, Eric Meyer, and a discussion by Consulate staff on the functions and services of the Consulate, voting in U.S. elections, and recent …
Read More» Demonstration Alert – U.S. Mission Kazakhstan June 12, 2019 As demonstrations and other security incidents often take place with little or no warning, U.S. citizens in Kazakhstan are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad. We encourage U.S. citizens in Kazakhstan to take the following …
Read More» 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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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» 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 …
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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» 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 …
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The U.S. Mission in Kazakhstan invites U.S. citizens in Kazakhstan to attend a Town Hall hosted by Ambassador George A. Krol on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 17:30 to 19:30 at the U.S. Embassy located at Rakhymzhan Koshkarbayev Avenue, No. 3, Astana, Kazakhstan, 010010. The program will include an address by the Ambassador and …
Read More» As of January 1, 2017, all Kazakhstani citizens who reside at a certain place for one month or longer are required to obtain temporary registration for that location. According to the Migration Police in Astana, this requirement does not apply to foreigners in Kazakhstan. The procedures for registration of foreigners remain unchanged. Foreigners in Kazakhstan …
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