Kazakhstan and Grenada Announce Visa-Free Entry for Diplomats and State Officials

Kazakhstan and Grenada have signed a bilateral agreement that allows visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The formal signing took place in New York between Kairat Umarov, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the United Nations, and Ingrid Jackson, Permanent Representative of Grenada.

The agreement allows diplomats and government officials from both nations to travel between the two countries without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. This move is aimed at supporting high-level engagement and building closer governmental ties.

The treaty has been signed for an indefinite period. It will come into effect once both countries finalize their internal legal procedures and confirm the agreement through diplomatic channels.

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been actively working to expand its network of visa-free arrangements. In partnership with its diplomatic missions worldwide, the Ministry is focused on increasing the number of countries that offer favorable entry conditions for Kazakh nationals. This agreement with Grenada adds to that growing list and marks another step forward in Kazakhstan’s efforts to increase international mobility.

Diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Grenada were first established in November 2012. Grenada, located in the Caribbean, relies heavily on tourism as a key contributor to its economy. In 2023, the island nation welcomed more than 500,000 foreign visitors.

As of August 2025, Kazakhstan ranked 61st on the Passport Index with visa-free access to 79 countries. Grenada ranked 28th globally, with its citizens able to travel to 147 countries without needing a visa.