The death of a U.S. citizen, whether resident or tourist in Kazakhstan, should be reported to the nearest Embassy or consulate so that a Report of Death of a U.S. Citizen Abroad can be issued. This document is necessary to settle legal and estate matters in the United States.

For additional information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen please see the Embassy website at https://kz.usembassy.gov/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/ .

If you would like to speak to someone directly regarding the death of a U.S. citizen in Kazakhstan, call the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate:

U.S. Embassy in Astana

During regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM):
From inside Kazakhstan: (+7-7172) 70-21-00
From the United States: 011-7-717-270-21-00

Outside of business hours:
From inside Kazakhstan: (+7-7172) 70-22-00
From the United States: 011-7172 70-22-00

U.S. Consulate General in Almaty

During regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM):
From inside Kazakhstan: +7(727)250-4802
From the United States: 011-7-727-250-4802

Outside of business hours:
From inside Kazakhstan: +7(727)250-4802
From the United States: 011-7-727-250-4802

The Embassy or nearest consulate can assist family and friends in the event of the death of a U.S. citizen in Kazakhstan. However, funeral homes in Kazakhstan are generally well versed on the requirements of shipping remains to the U.S. and can complete the necessary paperwork to export the remains to the United States or to prepare the remains for local burial without the immediate involvement of the U.S. Embassy or consulate. Procedures and costs for the disposition of remains varies throughout Kazakhstan. Information specific to each location is provided on the Embassy website at https://kz.usembassy.gov .

For additional information regarding the death of a U.S. citizen please see the Embassy website at https://kz.usembassy.gov/death-of-a-u-s-citizen/ .