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FDA Apostille for Kazakhstan
FDA Apostille for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 30 January 2001. An FDA export certificate for a registration file in Astana or Almaty needs one U.S. Department of State apostille, with no Kazakh consulate legalization. Upload the digital certificate and we return it apostilled by FedEx.
- Hague membersince 30 January 2001
- Apostilledocument route
- Kazakh & Russianofficial language
- 9 daysstandard processing
Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your apostilled document via FedEx.
Processing time 9 business days
- No document shipping is required.
- You may update your own FedEx AWB or create a new one.
- Expedited processing times are offered.
- Credit card payments are accepted.
- The U.S. Department of State fee is already included.
- No separate U.S. Department of State form is needed.
- Track your order history and expenditures online.
Exp. Service fee$68 / Doc.
US Dept. of State fee$20 / Doc.
Total:$88 / Doc.
Why Kazakhstan Asks for an Apostilled FDA Certificate
Kazakhstan has been moving to recognize U.S. approvals. In May 2026, members of parliament reported that the law had been amended to give medicines already approved by the U.S. FDA or the European Medicines Agency an accelerated registration of about 15 days. The standard route is officially 210 days and often takes much longer. For exporters, that makes clean, correctly legalized U.S. documents even more valuable.
Applications are reviewed by the National Center for Expertise of Medicines and Medical Devices (NCELS) under the Ministry of Health, within the rules of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The FDA is a federal agency, so its certificates can only be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. We handle that and ship the apostilled certificate to you or straight to your Kazakh authorized representative.
Which FDA Certificate Does Your Kazakh Importer Need?
Match your product to the Kazakh authority that reviews it and the FDA certificate that authority normally expects.
| Product type | Kazakh authority | FDA certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Medicines | Ministry of Health, with expert review by NCELS, under national and EAEU rules | Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP), Certificate of Exportability |
| Medical devices | Ministry of Health and NCELS, under EAEU rules | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Certificate of Exportability |
| Food, ingredients & infant formula | Sanitary and epidemiological authorities, under EAEU technical regulations | Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG), Health Certificate |
| Dietary supplements & medical foods | Sanitary and epidemiological authorities (EAEU state registration) | Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) |
| Cosmetics & personal care | EAEU technical regulation on perfumery and cosmetic products | Certificate for Cosmetics |
Kazakhstan's procedures are changing as new laws take effect and EAEU rules replace some national ones. Your authorized representative will confirm the current route, including whether the accelerated route for FDA-approved medicines applies to your product.
How the FDA Apostille for Kazakhstan Works
The Hague Apostille Convention has been in force for Kazakhstan since 30 January 2001, so a single apostille from the U.S. Department of State makes your FDA certificate valid there. There is no embassy visit, consular stamp or second legalization step.
Upload your FDA certificate
Send the digital certificate exactly as the FDA issued it and choose Kazakhstan as the destination.
We review it
We check that the certificate is complete, FDA-signed and ready for the State Department.
State Department apostille
We submit it to the Office of Authentications and track it until the apostille is issued.
FedEx delivery
The apostilled certificate ships to you, your importer or your agent in Astana or anywhere else.
Exporting to Kazakhstan: What to Prepare
The new fast track
Under the 2026 amendments, medicines approved by the U.S. FDA or the EMA can qualify for registration in about 15 days instead of the 210-day standard route. The steps, including price approval, are combined into one service. Ask your representative how the fast track works in practice and which apostilled FDA documents it needs.
Kazakh and Russian translation
Kazakh is the state language and Russian is also official. Registration documents are generally filed in Russian or Kazakh, with a notarized translation. Always apostille the FDA certificate first, then translate it, so the apostille is part of the certified translation.
Part of the EAEU
Kazakhstan shares common registration rules for medicines and devices with Russia, Armenia, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. One EAEU registration can cover several member states. Confirm whether one set of apostilled documents will serve your whole EAEU procedure.
Check U.S. trade rules on regional routes
If your Kazakh distributor also supplies other EAEU markets, make sure your shipments comply with U.S. export controls and sanctions, particularly for anything heading on to Russia or Belarus. Our service covers only the apostille of your FDA certificate.
FDA Apostille Cost for Kazakhstan
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our service fee | $68 / doc. | Review, submission, tracking and FedEx dispatch |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 / doc. | Paid by us on your behalf |
| Total | $88 / doc. | Standard processing: 9 business days. Expedited options available. |
FDA Apostille for Kazakhstan: FAQs
Is Kazakhstan a member of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. Kazakhstan joined by accession, and the Convention has applied there since 30 January 2001. A U.S. Department of State apostille is enough, so no Kazakh consulate legalization is required.
Does Kazakhstan fast-track medicines approved by the U.S. FDA?
In May 2026, Kazakh lawmakers reported amendments giving medicines approved by the U.S. FDA or the EMA an accelerated registration of about 15 days, compared with 210 days on the standard route. Your authorized representative can confirm how it applies to your product.
What is NCELS?
The National Center for Expertise of Medicines and Medical Devices. It carries out the expert review of medicines and devices for registration in Kazakhstan, under the Ministry of Health.
Does my FDA certificate need to be translated?
Usually yes, into Russian or Kazakh, often with the translator's signature notarized. Translate after the apostille is attached so it is included.
Which FDA certificate do I need for Kazakhstan?
A CPP for medicines, a CFG for medical devices and conventional foods, a Certificate of Free Sale for dietary supplements, and a Certificate for Cosmetics for cosmetic products. Products not sold in the U.S. need a Certificate of Exportability.
How long does an FDA apostille for Kazakhstan take and what does it cost?
Standard processing takes 9 business days and costs $88 per document: our $68 service fee plus the $20 U.S. Department of State fee. Expedited options are available.
FDA Certificates We Apostille for Kazakhstan
Certificate to a Foreign Government (CFG)
Medical devices, conventional foods, food additives and infant formula sold in the U.S.
Certificate of a Pharmaceutical Product (CPP)
The WHO-format certificate used to register human drugs.
Certificate of Exportability
Products made in the U.S. for export only.
Health Certificate
Collagen and gelatin exports (EU health certificate or SRM certificate).
Certificate for Cosmetics
Skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance products.
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Upload your FDA certificate today and receive it apostilled by FedEx in 9 business days, for $88 per document with the State Department fee included.
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Simply upload your FDA digital file, and you will receive your apostilled document via FedEx.
Processing time
9 business days
- We accept credit card payments.
- Track your order history and expenses online.
- The U.S. Department of State fee is already included.
- Submit the files you received from the FDA electronically.
- We use the State Department minimum processing time.
- You may update your own FedEx air waybill or purchase a new one.
- U.S. Department of State Form DS-4194 is not required; we handle it.
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