Austria has recently signed an agreement to lift visa requirements for holders of Kazakhstan’s diplomatic passports. Here are the key points of this development:
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Agreement Signed: The Austrian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Andrea Bacher, and Kazakhstan’s Minister of Internal Affairs and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs formalized the agreement.
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Visa-Free Entry: Kazakhstan’s diplomatic passport holders can now enter Austria without a visa.
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Duration of Stay: The visa exemption allows for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
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Longer Stays: For stays exceeding 90 days, diplomatic passport holders must obtain special accreditation or a residence permit from Austrian authorities.
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Reciprocal Benefits: Austrian diplomatic passport holders also enjoy visa-free entry into Kazakhstan under this agreement.
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Ordinary Passport Holders: Kazakhstan citizens with ordinary passports still require a Schengen visa to enter Austria.
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EU-Kazakhstan Negotiations: The EU and Kazakhstan are preparing for visa facilitation negotiations to simplify visa procedures for Kazakh citizens.
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Schengen Visa Applications: In 2023, Kazakhstan passport holders submitted 159,072 Schengen visa applications, highlighting significant travel interest.
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Implementation Timeline: The exact date when the visa exemption takes effect has not been announced.
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Diplomatic Relations: This agreement strengthens diplomatic ties between Austria and Kazakhstan, promoting easier diplomatic engagements.
This development signifies a positive step in enhancing diplomatic relations and facilitating smoother interactions between the two nations.
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