Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Kazakhstan in Uppsala helps Kazakh nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Linvägen 25, 757 52 Uppsala, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 18 42 21 66 +46 72 216 50 25 |
| kaz.hon.consul.uppsala@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Vadim Kessler, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | The Svealand region |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026), visits are by appointment only. Closed on public holidays. Honorary consuls work part-time – confirm by phone first.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Linvägen 25, 757 52 Uppsala.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Uppsala do?
Kazakhstan is represented in Uppsala by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Swedish Foreign Ministry is Vadim Kessler. According to the list, the exequatur dates from 2019. The office covers the Svealand region. Meetings are arranged individually, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry. The quickest way to reach the office: call +46 18 42 21 66 and e-mail kaz.hon.consul.uppsala@gmail.com.
The office is located in Uppsala County. The embassy in Stockholm is roughly 65 km away.
Swedish travellers should confirm visa requirements for Kazakhstan with the Kazakh embassy before booking; the Swedish Foreign Ministry publishes travel advice for Kazakhstan but no visa rules for other countries.
Which Kazakh office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Kazakh Embassy in Stockholm.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Swedish public holidays. It is usually also closed on Kazakhstan’s national day (25 October). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Kazakh missions in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Kazakhstan
- Gothenburg – Honorary Consulate
- Uppsala – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Questions and answers – Kazakhstan in Uppsala
Where do I renew my Kazakh passport if I live near Uppsala?
For a new Kazakh passport, contact the Kazakh Embassy in Stockholm.
What are the contact details of the Kazakh honorary consul in Uppsala?
By phone on +46 18 42 21 66 or by e-mail to kaz.hon.consul.uppsala@gmail.com.
Who is the Kazakh honorary consul in Uppsala?
Vadim Kessler, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Since when has Vadim Kessler been honorary consul?
The Swedish exequatur was granted in 2019, according to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s list of honorary consuls (October 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – List of Honorary Consuls in Sweden (9 October 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Kazakhstan (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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