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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Kazakhstan Tourist Visa (B12) / Electronic Tourist Visa
Short-stay visa for tourism. Single-entry tourist visas allow up to a 90-day stay; multiple-entry tourist visas are valid up to 180 days. Most applicants from the 109 e-visa-eligible countries apply through the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz), which requires a valid electronic invitation registered by the Kazakh host/inviting party through the Ministry of Internal Affairs migration service. The consular fee is USD 60 for a single-entry tourist visa and USD 90 for a multiple-entry tourist visa, paid online and non-refundable. E-visa holders may enter and exit only through the international airports of Astana and Almaty. Citizens of 56+ visa-free countries (most of the EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand and others) do not need this visa for stays up to 30 days (max 90 days per 180-day period). The visa does not lead to residence; long stays require a separate residence permit.
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity, with at least two blank pages.
Electronic invitationValid invitation number registered by the Kazakh inviting party through the Ministry of Internal Affairs migration service.
Visa applicationCompleted online application on the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz) with passport data.
PhotographColour photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Consular fee paymentProof of online payment of the consular fee (USD 60 single / USD 90 multiple), non-refundable.
Proof of onward/return travelOptionalReturn or onward ticket and accommodation details may be requested.
Transit Visa
Kazakhstan Transit Visa (B13)
For travellers transiting Kazakhstan en route to a third country. Single- and multiple-entry transit visas are valid up to 90 days, with each transit stay generally limited to a few days (commonly up to 5 days). The single-entry transit consular fee is USD 20; the multiple-entry transit fee is USD 90. A transit visa requires evidence of onward travel (visa for and ticket to the destination country). It does not authorise employment, study or residence.
Government fee
$20
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
5 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the intended transit.
Onward visaValid visa for the destination country, where required.
Onward/return ticketsConfirmed tickets showing transit through Kazakhstan to the third country.
Visa applicationCompleted visa application with photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the transit consular fee (USD 20 single / USD 90 multiple).
Business Visitor Visa
Kazakhstan Business Visa (B1/B2/B3) / Electronic Business Visa
For non-immigrant business visits. B1 covers conferences, forums and business meetings; B2 covers consulting, auditing and professional business activity; B3 covers board members, founders and business negotiators. Single-entry business visas allow up to 90 days; multiple-entry B1/B3 are valid up to 1 year and B2 up to 180 days. The single-entry consular fee for non-tourist/non-transit visas is USD 80; multiple-entry rates run USD 200 (1 year), USD 400 (2 years) up to USD 1,000 (5 years). Business e-visas (issued to citizens of 109 countries) require a valid electronic invitation from a Kazakh company registered via the Ministry of Internal Affairs migration service and are entered/exited only through Astana and Almaty international airports. Business visas do not authorise paid local employment; they cover commercial engagements with a Kazakh counterpart.
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity, with two blank pages.
Electronic invitationInvitation from a Kazakh company registered through the Ministry of Internal Affairs migration service.
Visa applicationCompleted application on the Visa and Migration Portal with passport data.
PhotographColour photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment (USD 80 single-entry; USD 200-1,000 multiple-entry by validity), non-refundable.
Supporting business documentsOptionalConference/meeting confirmation, company letter or contract evidencing the business purpose.
Medical Treatment Visa
Kazakhstan Medical Treatment Visa (C12) / Electronic Medical Visa
For foreign patients receiving medical treatment in Kazakhstan and their caregivers. Single- and multiple-entry C12 visas are issued for up to 180 days. Medical treatment is one of the three e-visa categories (alongside tourist and business), requiring a valid electronic invitation - here from the treating Kazakh medical institution - registered through the Ministry of Internal Affairs migration service. The single-entry consular fee for non-tourist/non-transit visas is USD 80, paid online and non-refundable; e-visa entry/exit is via Astana and Almaty international airports only. The visa does not lead to permanent residence.
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity, with two blank pages.
Medical invitationInvitation from the treating Kazakh medical institution registered via the migration service.
Treatment confirmationLetter or confirmation of the planned medical treatment/appointment.
Visa applicationCompleted application on the Visa and Migration Portal with passport data.
Consular fee paymentProof of online payment (USD 80 single-entry), non-refundable.
Proof of fundsOptionalEvidence of means to cover treatment and stay.
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Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Kazakhstan Study Visa (C9)
For international students enrolled at a Kazakh educational institution, and their accompanying family. The single-entry C9 allows up to 90 days; the multiple-entry C9 is issued for up to 1 year, typically covering the academic year and renewed annually. Students apply at a Kazakh consulate or embassy on the basis of an admission/invitation issued by the host university through the migration service, then register a temporary residence permit and IIN in-country. The multiple-entry consular fee follows the general schedule (USD 200 for one year). Students may later switch to a work permit; long-term residence time counts toward the 5-year naturalisation requirement.
Study: Authorises full-time enrolment at the host institution.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Accompanying family members may obtain dependent visas.
Government fee
$200
Processing time
5 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity.
Admission / enrolment letterOfficial admission or enrolment letter from the Kazakh educational institution.
University invitationInvitation registered by the institution through the migration service.
Visa applicationCompleted visa application with photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Proof of meansEvidence of sufficient funds or scholarship to cover study and living costs.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the consular fee (USD 200 for one year multiple-entry).
Medical / health documentsOptionalHealth certificate and insurance as required for residence registration.
Internship / Trainee Visa
Kazakhstan Internship / Practical Training Visa (B7)
For foreign nationals (and their family) coming for practical training, internships or qualification improvement with a Kazakh host organisation. The single-entry B7 allows up to 90 days; the multiple-entry B7 is valid up to 180 days. It requires an invitation from the host company or training facility describing the training programme. The single-entry consular fee for non-tourist/non-transit visas is USD 80. The visa does not by itself lead to permanent residence; longer placements move to a work permit and C-category visa.
Study: Covers practical training and qualification improvement at the host.
Family: Family members may accompany the trainee.
Government fee
$80
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity.
Host invitationInvitation from the Kazakh company or training facility describing the internship/training.
Training programme/agreementInternship or training agreement with schedule and purpose.
Visa applicationCompleted visa application with photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the consular fee (USD 80 single-entry).
Proof of meansOptionalEvidence of funds to support the stay, or host responsibility statement.
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Language Course Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Kazakhstan Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1)
Kazakhstan's flagship digital-nomad visa, introduced in 2025 for remote professionals and digital entrepreneurs earning foreign-source income. Applicants must show stable monthly income of at least USD 3,000, typically evidenced by bank statements for the previous 6 months plus a foreign tax return. It is a multiple-entry visa valid up to 1 year, extendable for a further year from within Kazakhstan (max ~2 years). Holders must work 100% remotely for employers/clients outside Kazakhstan; local employment and religious activity are prohibited. Spouses and dependents may obtain visas for the same duration. Required supporting items include international health insurance valid in Kazakhstan and a clean criminal record. The multiple-entry consular fee follows the general schedule (USD 200 for one year). The visa does not by itself grant permanent residence.
Family: Spouse and dependents may receive visas for the same duration.
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity, with at least two blank pages.
Proof of remote incomeBank statements for the last 6 months showing income of at least USD 3,000/month from foreign sources.
Proof of remote workEmployment contract, freelance contracts or business ownership evidence with clients/employers outside Kazakhstan.
Foreign tax returnTax return issued by the authority in the country of citizenship as evidence of overseas income.
International health insurancePolicy providing coverage in Kazakhstan for the full duration of the visa.
Criminal record certificateClean criminal record from the country of nationality/residence.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the multiple-entry consular fee (USD 200 for one year).
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Astana Hub residency / Digital Nomad Visa (B9-1)
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Tech founders who register a Kazakh entity and are accepted as Astana Hub technopark residents get tax exemptions and visa support; the B9-1 visa (introduced Feb 2025) gives IT founders/specialists with an Astana Hub petition a one-year residence visa with a path to permanent residence.
The main employment visa for foreign nationals working for a Kazakh employer. The single-entry C3 allows up to 90 days for first entry; the multiple-entry C3 is issued for up to 3 years. The employer must first obtain a work permit (quota-based, by labour category) and issue an invitation before the visa is granted; a temporary residence permit and individual identification number (IIN) are then registered in-country. EAEU citizens (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) may work on an employment contract without a separate work permit, and citizens of certain CIS states have eased rules for working for private individuals. The multiple-entry consular fee follows the general schedule (USD 600 for three years). C3 time as a permanent resident counts toward the 5-year naturalisation requirement.
Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer under the work permit.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family members may obtain accompanying visas (often C2/C11).
Government fee
$600
Processing time
5 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity.
Employer work permitWork permit obtained by the Kazakh employer for the relevant labour category and quota.
Employment invitationInvitation issued by the employer through the migration service.
Employment contractSigned labour contract with the Kazakh employer.
Visa applicationCompleted visa application with photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the multiple-entry consular fee (USD 200-600 by validity).
Professional qualificationsOptionalDiplomas/certificates for the role where required by the labour category.
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Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Kazakhstan Investor Visa (A6) - 'Golden Visa'
Kazakhstan's 10-year 'Golden Visa', announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 30 April 2025 and effective 10 May 2025, with electronic applications open from 1 June 2025. Foreign nationals who invest at least USD 300,000 in the charter (share) capital of Kazakh companies or in locally listed publicly traded securities may apply electronically for the A6 investor visa, a multiple-entry visa valid up to 10 years. A separate A5 investor visa (up to 5 years) covers heads/deputies of investment companies and their families. The government processing fee is modest (about USD 250). The visa supports long-term residence; it does not itself confer citizenship, but naturalisation becomes possible after 5 years of continuous permanent residence (Kazakhstan does not allow dual citizenship).
Work: Permits management of the investment; broad local employment needs a work permit.
Study: Holder and family may study while resident.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family members may obtain accompanying visas/residence.
Valid passportPassport valid for the period of the visa.
Proof of qualifying investmentEvidence of USD 300,000+ invested in the charter capital of a Kazakh company or in locally listed securities.
Electronic applicationApplication submitted through the official investor visa e-application system.
Company / securities documentsRegistration documents of the invested company or brokerage confirmation of the securities holding.
Government fee paymentProof of payment of the processing fee (approximately USD 250).
Criminal record certificateOptionalClean criminal record from the country of nationality/residence.
Business Investor Visa
Kazakhstan Business Immigrant Visa (C5)
For foreign nationals coming to Kazakhstan to conduct entrepreneurial activity (a 'business immigrant'). The multiple-entry C5 visa is issued for up to 2 years with the right to stay for the entire validity period. It is intended for founders and participants of Kazakh companies who actively run a business in the country, and it supports temporary residence registration. The multiple-entry consular fee follows the general schedule (USD 200 for one year, USD 400 for two years). There is no single fixed minimum capital stated for C5 in the visa classification; investors making a qualifying capital investment of USD 300,000+ are instead directed to the A6 investor 'Golden Visa'. C5 holders can register a temporary residence permit and, after the required period of permanent residence, may pursue longer-term residence.
Work: Permits running one's own business; salaried local employment needs a separate work permit.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family members may obtain accompanying visas.
Government fee
$400
Processing time
5 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity.
Invitation / company documentsInvitation and documents evidencing registration or participation in a Kazakh company conducting business.
Visa applicationCompleted visa application with photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Proof of business activityCompany charter, registration certificate or business plan demonstrating entrepreneurial activity.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the multiple-entry consular fee (USD 200-400 by validity).
Proof of solvencyOptionalEvidence of financial means to support the business and stay.
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Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Kazakhstan Family Reunification Visa (C2)
For family members of Kazakh citizens or of foreigners holding a Kazakh residence permit, joining their relative in Kazakhstan. The single-entry C2 allows up to 90 days; the multiple-entry C2 is issued for up to 1 year, renewable, and supports temporary residence registration. It requires an invitation from the sponsoring relative plus proof of the family relationship. The multiple-entry consular fee follows the general schedule (USD 200 for one year). Spouses of Kazakh citizens may apply for naturalisation after 3 years of marriage/residence (the general requirement is 5 years of permanent residence); Kazakhstan does not permit dual citizenship.
Study: Family members may study while resident.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Designed for spouses, children and dependent relatives.
Government fee
$200
Processing time
5 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity.
Sponsor invitationInvitation from the Kazakh citizen or resident relative, registered via the migration service.
Proof of family relationshipMarriage or birth certificates, apostilled/legalised and translated.
Sponsor's status documentCopy of the sponsor's Kazakh ID or residence permit.
Visa applicationCompleted visa application with photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the consular fee (USD 200 for one year multiple-entry).
Dependent Relative Visa
Kazakhstan Dependent Minor Visa (C11)
For foreign nationals under 18 accompanying or joining a parent/legal guardian who is resident or working in Kazakhstan. The single-entry C11 is valid up to 1 year and the multiple-entry C11 up to 3 years, supporting temporary residence registration for the minor. It requires the parent/guardian's invitation and proof of the relationship and guardianship. The multiple-entry consular fee follows the general schedule (USD 200-600 by validity). Children under 16 are commonly exempt from the state duty for residence registration.
Study: Permits schooling while resident with the parent/guardian.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Specifically for dependent children under 18.
Government fee
$200
Processing time
5 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (6)
Minor's valid passportPassport of the child valid for the period of the visa.
Parent/guardian invitationInvitation from the resident or working parent/guardian via the migration service.
Proof of relationshipBirth certificate and, where relevant, guardianship documents, apostilled and translated.
Parent's status documentCopy of the parent/guardian's residence permit, work visa or Kazakh ID.
Consent of accompanying parentOptionalNotarised travel consent where required.
Consular fee paymentOptionalProof of payment of the consular fee (children under 16 often exempt from residence state duty).
Ancestry / Repatriation
Kazakhstan Ethnic Kazakh (Kandas/Oralman) Repatriation Visa (C1)
For ethnic Kazakhs (kandas/oralman) of foreign citizenship returning to settle permanently in Kazakhstan. The multiple-entry C1 visa is valid up to 1 year and supports applying for permanent residence; a related C10 covers private visits by ethnic Kazakhs (up to 3 years multiple-entry). Kandas receive a privileged route: they are exempt from many state fees and from the solvency requirement for the permanent residence permit, and they may apply for residence permits regardless of visa category. The Kandas quota and benefits are administered by the state migration/labour authorities. Ethnic Kazakhs follow an eased path to permanent residence and subsequent naturalisation.
Work: Ethnic Kazakhs may live and work without a work permit.
Study: Full access to study.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family members of ethnic Kazakhs may accompany and settle.
Processing time
17 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportNational passport valid for the period of the visa/residence.
Proof of Kazakh ethnicityDocuments evidencing ethnic Kazakh origin (birth records, archival or community confirmation).
Kandas status / quota documentsApplication for kandas (oralman) status or inclusion in the repatriation quota where applicable.
Application formCompleted visa and residence application.
Criminal record certificateCriminal record statement (valid within 180 days).
Proof of accommodationOptionalAccommodation contract or notarised housing agreement for settlement.
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Spouse / Partner Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Kazakhstan In-Demand Professions / Permanent Residence Visa (B9)
For professionals in high-demand fields - medicine, science, innovation, education and the creative industries - relocating to Kazakhstan. Introduced in 2025 alongside the new digital-nomad categories, B9 is issued as a single-entry visa (90 days) or a multiple-entry visa issued annually, and is designed to let qualified professionals transition into permanent residency and the local job market. The multiple-entry consular fee follows the general schedule (USD 200 for one year). Time spent as a permanent resident counts toward the standard 5-year naturalisation requirement.
Work: Designed to give qualified professionals access to the local labour market.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family members may obtain accompanying visas.
Government fee
$200
Processing time
5 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity.
Proof of professionDiplomas, licences or evidence of work in a high-demand field (medicine, science, education, innovation, creative industries).
Invitation / supporting petitionInvitation or supporting documentation from a Kazakh institution or authorised body.
Visa applicationCompleted visa application with photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
Consular fee paymentProof of payment of the consular fee (USD 80 single / USD 200 multiple).
Health insuranceOptionalMedical insurance valid in Kazakhstan.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Kazakhstan Digital Nomad Residency Visa (B9-1) for IT Specialists
A long-term residency-track visa for IT-sector professionals (software developers, designers, DevOps and cybersecurity specialists) seeking to relocate to Kazakhstan. Applicants must secure a petition from Astana Hub International Technopark or another authorised IT-sector body. It is issued either as a single-entry electronic visa (1 year) or a multiple-entry paper visa through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and supports a path toward longer-term residency and entry to the local labour market. The official notice does not set a fixed minimum income or savings threshold; eligibility rests on the IT-sector petition. Much of the process can be completed remotely, with preliminary approval obtainable online. Astana Hub registration brings tax benefits (0% corporate income tax and VAT, reduced individual income tax) for affiliated IT companies through 2029.
Work: Supports IT-sector activity and entry to the local labour market via the petitioning body.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family members may accompany; confirm dependent visas with the migration service.
Valid passportPassport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa validity, with two blank pages.
Astana Hub petitionPetition/letter from Astana Hub or another authorised Kazakh IT-sector body supporting the application.
Proof of IT qualificationEvidence of work as a software developer, designer, DevOps or cybersecurity specialist (CV, contracts, portfolio).
Visa applicationCompleted application on the Visa and Migration Portal for the single-entry e-visa or paper visa.
Health insuranceMedical insurance valid in Kazakhstan for the duration of the stay.
Criminal record certificateOptionalClean criminal record from the country of nationality/residence.
Permanent Residence
Kazakhstan Permanent Residence Visa (B8) and Residence Permit
The B8 permanent-residence visa (single/multiple entry, up to 90 days) lets a foreigner enter Kazakhstan to apply for a permanent residence permit ('vid na zhitelstvo'), issued by the police migration service. The residence permit is valid for 10 years (not exceeding the passport's validity) and is available from age 16 to foreigners permanently residing in Kazakhstan, holders of visa-free agreements, and ethnic Kazakhs (oralman) regardless of visa category. The core requirement is proof of solvency under the official solvency rules, with exemptions for ethnic Kazakhs, refugees and sought-after professionals. Standard processing is 17 calendar days (expedited ~7 working days). Permanent residents become eligible for naturalisation after 5 years of continuous residence (3 years if married to a Kazakh citizen); Kazakhstan does not allow dual citizenship.
Work: Permanent residents may work without a separate work permit.
Study: Full access to study as a resident.
Residency after 5 years
Family: Family members may apply for their own residence permits.
Proof of solvencyEvidence of financial solvency under the official solvency-confirmation rules (exemptions for ethnic Kazakhs, refugees, in-demand professionals).
Criminal record certificateCriminal record statement (valid within 180 days).
Medical examination certificateMedical examination certificate as required for residence.
Proof of accommodationAccommodation contract or notarised housing agreement.
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