The Visa for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan (B8) is issued to individuals traveling to Kazakhstan to secure permission for permanent residence, as well as to those traveling for permanent settlement. It is also issued to those already in Kazakhstan from countries with visa-free agreements ratified by Kazakhstan, as well as citizens from countries specified in paragraph 17 of the Rules of Entry and Stay of Immigrants in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Applications must be made to the internal affairs bodies to obtain a permit for permanent residence. Single and multiple-entry visas are available for periods of up to 90 days.
The Visa for a private trip (B10) is designated for individuals traveling to Kazakhstan for personal business, including funerals or in cases of illness of close relatives, provided supporting documents are presented. It is also available to former compatriots and their family members traveling with them, such as spouses, children (including adopted), or parents (guardians), entering Kazakhstan alongside citizens of Kazakhstan, or ethnic Kazakhs. Single-entry visas are issued for up to 90 days, while multiple-entry visas can last up to 180 days.
The Visa for the adoption of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (B11) is for individuals coming to Kazakhstan to adopt Kazakhstani citizens. Single-entry visas are issued for up to 180 days, and multiple-entry visas are valid for up to 1 year.
A Tourist visa (B12) is issued to individuals visiting Kazakhstan as tourists. Both single and multiple-entry visas can be issued, with single-entry visas lasting up to 90 days, and multiple-entry visas valid for up to 180 days.
The Visa for transit travel (B13) is for those passing through Kazakhstan en route to another destination. Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are both valid for up to 90 days.
Visas for exit from the territory of Kazakhstan (B14, B15, B16, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B22) are issued to individuals permanently residing in Kazakhstan who are leaving the country for permanent residence elsewhere, to those who have lost their passport while in Kazakhstan, and to individuals whose stay in Kazakhstan is being shortened due to administrative decisions not related to deportation. These visas are also for those who have entered or are staying in Kazakhstan without a visa but need to leave the country, and for individuals who have served a sentence or have been released from punishment. These visas are also issued to individuals facing delays or cancellations of their transportation, those who have reported severe crimes against them, and individuals who have had their legal restrictions on leaving Kazakhstan removed. Single-entry visas in this category range from 15 to 90 days, depending on the specific circumstances.
The Visa for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan (C1) is issued to ethnic Kazakhs relocating to Kazakhstan for permanent residence. Multiple-entry visas are valid for up to 1 year.
A Visa for family reunification (C2) is available to family members of Kazakhstani citizens who reside permanently in Kazakhstan, to ethnic Kazakhs, former compatriots with temporary residence permits in Kazakhstan (for at least two years), and to business immigrants. Single-entry visas are valid for up to 90 days, while multiple-entry visas are available for up to 1 year.
Visas for employment (C3, C4, C5, C6) are issued to individuals traveling to Kazakhstan or already residing in the country for employment purposes, including members of their families, and to those seeking independent employment in high-demand professions in key economic sectors. These visas are also issued to business immigrants and seasonal foreign workers. A single-entry visa C3 is valid for up to 90 days (for citizens of countries whose passports are not recognized by Kazakhstan, it is valid for up to 1 year), while multiple-entry visas C3 last up to 3 years (up to 5 years for participants and bodies of the AIFC, and Astana Hub employees), or for the duration of the permit. Single-entry visas C4, C5, and C6 are issued for up to 90 days, multiple-entry visa C4 for up to 3 years, multiple-entry visa C5 for up to 2 years (up to 3 years for ethnic Kazakhs), and multiple-entry visa C6 for up to 1 year, but not beyond the duration of the permit.
A Visa for missionary activities (C7) is designated for individuals traveling to Kazakhstan to engage in missionary work, including members of their families. Single-entry visas are issued for up to 90 days, while multiple-entry visas are valid for up to 180 days.
A Visa for humanitarian reasons (C8) is issued to volunteers coming to Kazakhstan to provide free services in education, healthcare, and social assistance. It is also for individuals arriving in Kazakhstan under international treaties ratified by Kazakhstan to provide humanitarian assistance and grants. Single-entry visas are issued for up to 90 days, while multiple-entry visas are valid for up to 1 year.
A Visa for education (C9) is issued to individuals traveling to Kazakhstan to enroll in educational institutions offering secondary, technical, professional, post-secondary, higher, and postgraduate programs. This visa also applies to those already studying in Kazakhstan, including those in organized exchange programs and preparatory courses, and to ethnic Kazakhs who have temporarily entered Kazakhstan and enrolled in educational institutions, as well as their family members. Single-entry visas are issued for up to 90 days, while multiple-entry visas are valid for up to 1 year.
A Visa for a private trip (ethnic Kazakhs) (C10) is issued to ethnic Kazakhs. Single-entry visas are valid for up to 90 days, while multiple-entry visas can last up to 3 years.
A Visa for underage citizens (C11) is granted to individuals under the age of 18. Single-entry visas are valid for up to 1 year, and multiple-entry visas for up to 3 years.
A Visa for treatment (C12) is issued to individuals traveling to Kazakhstan for medical treatment, examinations, or consultations, as well as to those accompanying them. It is also available to individuals already in Kazakhstan who need medical care, as well as those traveling to Kazakhstan to care for close relatives who are citizens of Kazakhstan or foreigners permanently residing in Kazakhstan and undergoing treatment in medical facilities. Single and multiple-entry visas are issued for up to 180 days.