Kazakhstan Embassy London

About the Kazakh Embassy in London

According to the London Diplomatic List, Kazakhstan is represented by Ambassador Alibek Bakayev (since 16 August 2026). 13 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this embassy. One honorary consulate supports Kazakh citizens elsewhere in the UK.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Kazakh sources:

Passport of Kazakhstan while staying abroad

• Completed application, submitted to the embassy or consulate
• Your current Kazakh passport if you are exchanging it (for a first passport: the old Soviet passport as proof of citizenship)
• Proof of your situation abroad (permanent residence, study, work, marriage or long-term treatment) – original and copy
• Certificate of non-citizenship from the host country, if it issues one
• Proof of payment of the consular fee
• Processing: up to 90 calendar days from receipt of the documents

Sources: eGov Kazakhstan – passport order while staying abroad, eGov Kazakhstan – consular fees abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Visa and entry information for British citizens

British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Kazakhstan (up to 30 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.

Other consulates and embassies in London

184 other countries are represented in London, among them: Kenya (high commission), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (high commission), Liberia (embassy), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (honorary), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Madagascar (embassy), Malawi (high commission), Malaysia (high commission), Maldives (high commission), Mali (honorary), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.

Closing days

The embassy is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Kazakhstan’s national day (25 October).

Emergency assistance

Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).

Diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom

Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom

Measured in a straight line from London, the nearest other Kazakh office is the Honorary Consulate in Ceredigion (about 280 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from London.

• London – Embassy of Kazakhstan (this page)
• Ceredigion (280 km) – Honorary Consulate