Kazakh Laissez-Passer Photo

Two Portraits for Kazakhstan’s Certificate of Return

The Certificate of Return is Kazakhstan’s consular document confirming the holder’s right to make a single entry into Kazakhstan. It is relevant when a passport is lost or expires abroad and in other cases covered by the service rules. On a laissez-passer photo page, this is the official document to distinguish from an ordinary passport renewal.

The government service lists two colour photographs alongside the application and available identity evidence. A report from the competent foreign authority is relevant where an identity document has been lost. Contact the responsible mission through our embassy and consulate directory to establish the exact supporting file before presenting the prints.

The portrait should provide a current recognisable likeness that can be compared with the available identity documents. Review photo quality, framing and facial expression, using the detailed specifications below for the visual checks. Our photo preparation instructions help prepare consistent copies while the mission examines the circumstances of the return request.

The service distinguishes cases where an original identity document is available from those requiring additional identity verification. Keep any surviving records and the proposed journey details organised, rather than treating the photograph alone as proof of nationality. The certificate’s single-entry purpose also means it should not be assumed to replace a passport for unrelated onward travel. Confirm the intended route with the issuing mission before relying on the document.