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Do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa for Estonia?

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Kazakhstan citizens need a visa to enter Estonia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Kazakhstan vs Estonia: passport comparison

Kazakhstan

41

visa-free countries

Global rank: #116 · mobility 94.5

Estonia

119

visa-free countries

Global rank: #26 · mobility 168.1
36

countries both Kazakhstan and Estonia can enter visa-free together

Kazakhstan + Estonia: passport compatibility

50%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Kazakhstan and Estonia travel together — by entry type:

36 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
98 access differs

Where Kazakhstan and Estonia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Kazakhstan is visa-free (5)

Your odds of getting the visa: Kazakhstan → Estonia

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

10,5%
of Estonia visa applications refused in Kazakhstan
-4,0 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+2.3 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 8.2%, now 10.5%
865applications filed
774visas issued
91refusals
#86strictest of 118 countries
Where Estonia visa applications are filed: Astana

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Kazakhstan — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Kazakhstan → Estonia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Kazakhstan → Estonia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Kazakhstan passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Kazakhstan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Estonia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa for Estonia?
Kazakhstan citizens need a visa to enter Estonia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Kazakhstan or Estonia?
The Estonia passport is stronger: 119 visa-free countries versus 41. Global rank: Kazakhstan #116, Estonia #26.
Where can Kazakhstan and Estonia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 36 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Estonia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Kazakhstan and Estonia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Kazakhstan passport ranking

Where else the Kazakhstan passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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