Invitation letter for Kazakstan

[Simon TDM]

Hello,

I am in Tashkent at this time on the way to Cambodgia and the next country I plan to cross over is Kazakhstan. But I tackle some problems to get the visa.
As I went to the Kazakhstan embassy this morning, I have learned I need an invitation letter from a Kazak citizen to get my touristic visa.
Thus, do anybody knows a good way to get this letter ? Do you have any contacts in Almaty or whereever else in Kazahkstan who will accept to write a letter down for me ? please help me

Thanks in advance

Simon

[Chris of Japan]

I thought that EU citizens don't need a letter of invitation any more.
If you do need one, a popular place for Central American visa support is Stantours.
http://www.stantours.com/kz_mn_vis.html
Many other agencies exist that will give you an invitation.
Search the web for Kazakhstan visa support

[MotoEdde]

You don't need an LOI...the Kazakh embassy in Tashkent is very difficult to deal with...go to Bishkek and you'll have it within 2 days...if you do it in Istanbul, you'll have it same day...
I obtained at both embassies in April and May 2007.

Also you could point the Tashkent consulate to the URL below and remind them that you don't need an LOI.

http://www.mfa.kz/eng/index.php?cons=1&selected=2

[gozell]

Got my Kazak visa in Tashkent, there was a friendly chat with the consul about the loi but that was handled by a german guy i meet there who spoke russian.

Despite what the loi rule mentions, the consul reckons its a 'maybe', not a 'right'. Present yourself professionaly, tell them you have a booked hotel confirmation via email bla bla bla and you should be fine.

Otherwise, Bishkek.