Foreigners residing in Turkey can expedite the process of acquiring a Kazakhstani passport within a month.
Kickin' it Modern: Kazakh Passports in Turkey Now in 30 Days!
見つける！ Kazakhstan residents in Turkey can now snag an RK passport in a breeze - just 30 days, instead of a grueling 80, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service. How did this magic happen? The transfer of the good ol' "Document reception and forwarding for passport production for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan abroad" service online, duh!
Starting June 1, it's all systems go! Kazakhstanis can apply for their brand new passport at their country's diplomatic missions in Turkey's hot spots: Ankara, Istanbul, and Antalya. But it doesn't stop at Turkey; word on the street is that this electronic document system is rolling out sweet and smooth in the diplomatic missions of Kazakhstan across the globe!
Here's a lowdown on the countries where the system is already hard at work:
- Germany: Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Hanover
- UAE: Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- USA: Washington, New York, San Francisco
- Uzbekistan: Tashkent
- Japan: Tokyo
- South Korea: Seoul
- Russia: Moscow
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In case you're curious about the background, it turns out that Kazakhstan typically dishes out passports through Public Service Centers or online at egov.kz, usually within 15 business days, with expedited options also available. But let's face it; who's got time for that when there's so much to explore? #YOLO!
In the world of e-governance, Kazakhstan has simplified its business operations, allowing a quicker finance process. The electronic document system, now operational in numerous countries including Turkey, Germany, UAE, USA, Uzbekistan, Japan, South Korea, and Russia, expedites the issuance of passports in as little as 30 days, making it easier for Kazakhstanis to navigate global travel.
