Guidance

Arrested or detained in Kazakhstan

Information on legal and detention systems, in Kazakhstan, for British nationals abroad.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 4 April 2013
• Last updated: 13 March 2024 — See all updates

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Arrested or detained in Kazakhstan

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 4 April 2013
Last updated 13 March 2024 + show all updates

1. 13 March 2024

   This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

2. 3 February 2023

   Guidance fully reviewed and updated

3. 15 May 2019

   We uploaded the updated docs again as there have been some changes because of switch to Contact form.

4. 8 April 2019

   Just updated an attachment changing Astana to Nur-Sultan.

5. 11 October 2018

   Updated

6. 19 July 2017

   Updated 19 July 2017

7. 4 April 2013

   First published.