Alright, so, I needed a new passport. Not just any passport, but a Kazakh one. I figured, why not give it a shot? So here’s the whole story of how I got it.
First off, I went online and did some digging. Seemed like the place to go was this “Government for Citizens” Public Corporation, or PSC. Sounded official enough. I found out I needed a national ID and some proof I paid the fee. Or, if I was lucky, a document saying I didn’t have to pay. I was like, “Okay, I can do this.”
Next, I had to gather my documents. I already had a national ID, so that was one thing checked off the list. Then, I had to deal with the fee. Turns out it was 8 MCI. Whatever that is. I just paid it and got my receipt. Felt like a real adult, handling official business.

With my documents in hand, I marched into the nearest PSC. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous. But I put on my best “I know what I’m doing” face and submitted my application. The person behind the counter was pretty helpful, which was a relief. I handed over my ID, the receipt, and crossed my fingers.
They told me it would take a bit of time. Typical government stuff, right? So, I waited. And waited. It felt like forever. I kept checking my email and mailbox, hoping for any news. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, I got a notification. My passport was ready!
I rushed back to the PSC, feeling like a kid on Christmas morning. I got in line, got my passport, and bam, I was officially a Kazakh passport holder. It was a simple blue book, but it felt like a golden ticket. I flipped through the pages, feeling pretty darn proud of myself.
Here’s what I learned from this whole experience:
- Get your documents in order. Make sure you have your national ID and the fee receipt.
- Head to a PSC. That’s where you submit your application.
- Be patient. These things take time.
- Enjoy the victory! Once you get that passport, it’s smooth sailing.
Now, with this Kazakh passport, I can travel to a bunch of places without a visa. I looked it up, and it’s like 80 destinations. Eighty! That’s a lot of exploring to do. And you know what? It’s all thanks to a bit of paperwork and a lot of waiting. And, yeah I read it can get an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before visiting these 3 countries, that’s cool, right?
So, that’s my story. Not too complicated, right? But it was a big deal for me. Now, I’m ready to see the world. Or at least, a good chunk of it. Wish me luck on my travels, and I hope my little adventure helps someone else out there.