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Due to staff reductions, US embassies and consulates have stopped issuing visas in Russia. For Russians, the only option to get an American visa is to travel to other countries for an interview.
Some US embassies, including the embassy in Kazakhstan, have already resumed issuing visas. For Russians, this is a convenient option, as Russian citizens can travel to Kazakhstan with a Russian passport without a visa.
However, the US Embassy in Kazakhstan has few staff, and priority is given to local residents - citizens of Kazakhstan. Available dates for visa interviews are rarely accessible to foreigners, including Russians.
Due to high demand, it can be difficult to schedule an interview independently, so special booking programs are often used for this purpose — bots, which automatically track and book available slots in Astana and Almaty.
History of slot issuance in Kazakhstan
US Embassy Appointment System in Kazakhstan
USVisaInfo (AIS): https://ais.usvisa-info.com/ru-kz/niv
Information on applying for a US visa
Contacts*
US Embassy in Astana
Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev Avenue 3
(Entrance from Tauelsyzdyk Street)
Astana, 010010, Kazakhstan
US Consulate General in Almaty
Zholdasbekova St., 97
Samal 2, Almaty, 050059, Kazakhstan
Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev Avenue 3
(Entrance from Tauelsyzdyk Street)
Astana, 010010, Kazakhstan
US Consulate General in Almaty
Zholdasbekova St., 97
Samal 2, Almaty, 050059, Kazakhstan
Rules for visiting the US Embassy or Consulate*
Entry to the US Embassy or Consulate with the following items is prohibited:
- Electronic devices or battery-powered devices such as mobile phones, electronic watches, photo/video cameras, laptops or tablets.
- Travel bags, backpacks, cases, suitcases, leather or cloth bags and zippered folders. You may only bring a plastic (polyethylene) bag containing documents related to your application.
- Food items.
- Sealed envelopes and parcels.
- Cigarettes, cigars, matches, and lighters.
- Sharp objects such as scissors, knives or nail files.
- Any weapons or explosives
This list is not exhaustive. Security personnel may prohibit other items at their discretion.
The U.S. Embassy/Consulate does not have facilities for storing prohibited items. Do not bring such items with you when going to the consulate.
For security reasons, the U.S. Embassies/Consulates do not have information windows for casual visitors. Only applicants with scheduled visa interviews are allowed into U.S. embassies or consulates.
