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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 22 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 29 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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: ...
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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 5 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Almaty, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
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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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 25 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
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 ...
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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
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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By U.S. Mission Kazakhstan | 14 January, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
