Business and visas in Kazakhstan

Types of Business Visas for Foreigners Entering Kazakhstan

2023-08-20 16:26

SHORT-TERM BUSINESS VISA

B1 (single entry) - for participation in conferences, forums, exhibitions, concerts, and other cultural or scientific events. Visa validity: up to 90 calendar days. Allowed stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan: up to 60 calendar days. B3 (single entry) - for negotiations and signing contracts/agreements. Visa validity: up to 90 calendar days. Allowed stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan: up to 30 calendar days.
Invitation procedure for a single-entry business visa category B1/B3 if the foreign citizen is outside the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Required documents:
  • State registration certificate (egov.kz);
  • Order appointing the chief executive;
  • Shareholders' decision or General Meeting Protocol;
  • Document confirming the authority to issue documents, along with a copy of the representative/authorized person's ID;
  • Invitation table (2 copies with a live signature and stamp, and an electronic copy in Excel format);
  • Passport copy;
  • Copy of a document confirming long-term stay (residence permit/work permit, long-term visit/dependent visa with an official translation into Kazakh or Russian) if the invited party permanently resides and plans to apply for a visa outside their country of citizenship (if applicable);
  • State fee payment;
  • Consent to personal data processing.

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Issuance of a single-entry business visa category B1/B3 at foreign representations of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Required documents:
  • Approved invitation;
  • Visa application form;
  • Color photo on a white background 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
  • Original passport;
  • Visa processing is subject to a consular fee;
  • Document confirming permanent residence in a third country (if applicable).

LONG-TERM BUSINESS VISA

B2 (multiple entries) - for installation, repair, equipment maintenance, and for providing consulting, expert, or auditing services. Visa validity: up to 180 days. Allowed stay: up to 90 days. B3 (multiple entries) - for founders or board of directors; Validity: up to 1 year. Allowed stay: up to 30 days per application.
Invitation procedure for a multiple-entry business visa category B2/B3 if the foreign citizen is outside the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Required documents:
  • State registration certificate (egov.kz);
  • Order appointing the chief executive;
  • Shareholders' decision or General Meeting Protocol;
  • Document confirming the authority to issue documents, along with a copy of the representative/authorized person's ID;
  • Invitation table (2 copies with a live signature and stamp, and an electronic copy in Excel format);
  • Passport copy;
  • Copy of a document confirming long-term stay (residence permit/work permit, long-term visit/dependent visa with an official translation into Kazakh or Russian) if the invited party permanently resides and plans to apply for a visa outside their country of citizenship (if applicable);
  • State fee payment;
  • Consent to personal data processing.
Additional documents for B2 visa:
  • Notarially certified copy or signed original Expert Contract/Service Contract with the company's stamp and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian.
Additional documents for B3 visa:
  • Notarially certified copy of the General Meeting of Shareholders' protocol on the election of Board of Directors members and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian.
Issuance of Multiple-Entry Business Visas B2/B3 at Foreign Representations of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Required documents:
  • Approved invitation;
  • Visa application form;
  • Color photo on a white background 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
  • Original passport;
  • Visa processing is subject to a consular fee;
  • Document confirming permanent residence in a third country (if applicable).
Additional documents for B2 visa:
  • Notarially certified copy or signed original Expert Contract/Service Contract with the company's stamp and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian.
Additional documents for B3 visa:
  • Notarially certified copy of the General Meeting of Shareholders' protocol on the election of Board of Directors members and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian.
Processing of Multiple-Entry Business Visas B2/B3 if the foreign citizen is within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
Required documents:
  • State registration certificate (egov.kz);
  • Order appointing the chief executive;
  • Shareholders' decision or General Meeting Protocol;
  • Document confirming the authority to issue documents, along with a copy of the representative/authorized person's ID;
  • Original passport;
  • Passport copy;
  • Petition;
  • Visa application form;
  • Color photo on a white background 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
  • Arrival notification (vmp.gov.kz or egov.kz);
  • Copy of a document confirming long-term stay (residence permit/work permit, long-term visit/dependent visa with an official translation into Kazakh or Russian) if the invited party permanently resides and plans to apply for a visa outside their country of citizenship (if applicable);
  • State fee payment;
  • Consent to personal data processing.
Additional documents for B2 visa:
  • Notarially certified copy or signed original Expert Contract/Service Contract with the company's stamp and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian.
Additional documents for B3 visa:
  • Notarially certified copy of the General Meeting of Shareholders' protocol on the election of Board of Directors members and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian.
WORK VISA "C3"
Foreign citizens are not allowed to work in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan without the appropriate visa category or registration.
Validity: for the duration of the employment contract and an additional period of up to 30 calendar days from its expiration date.
Processing of Invitation for Issuance of Multiple-Entry Work Visa Category C3 for Foreign Citizens Outside the Republic of Kazakhstan
Required documents:
  • State registration certificate (egov.kz);
  • Order appointing the chief executive;
  • Shareholders' decision or General Meeting Protocol;
  • Petition letter for the sole executive in the company (if applicable);
  • Document confirming the authority to issue documents, along with a copy of the representative/authorized person's ID;
  • Invitation table (2 copies with original signature and stamp, and an electronic copy in Excel format);
  • Passport copy;
  • Copy of a document confirming long-term stay (residence permit/work permit, long-term visit/dependent visa with an official translation into Kazakh or Russian) if the invited party permanently resides and plans to apply for a visa outside their country of citizenship (if applicable);
  • Notarially certified copy or signed original employment contract/contract with the company's stamp and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian (for employees);
  • State fee payment;
  • Foreign workers' registration form;
  • Work permit (if applicable).
Issuance of Multiple-Entry Work Visa Category C3 at Foreign Representations of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Required documents:
  • Approved invitation;
  • Visa application form;
  • Color photo on a white background 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
  • Original passport;
  • Visa processing is subject to a consular fee;
  • Document confirming permanent residence in a third country (if applicable);
  • Order of appointment (for the legal entity's chief executive);
  • Shareholders' decision (for the legal entity's chief executive);
  • Notarized power of attorney, legalized/apostilled, and its certified translation (for the chief executive of the representation);
  • Notarially certified copy or signed original employment contract/contract with the company's stamp and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian (for employees).
Processing of Multiple-Entry Work Visa Category C3 for Foreign Citizens within the Republic of Kazakhstan
Required documents:
  • State registration certificate (egov.kz);
  • Order appointing the chief executive;
  • Shareholders' decision or General Meeting Protocol;
  • Petition letter for the sole executive in the company (if applicable);
  • Document confirming the authority to issue documents, along with a copy of the representative/authorized person's ID;
  • Notarized power of attorney, legalized/apostilled, and its certified translation (for the chief executive of the representation/branch);
  • Original passport;
  • Passport copy;
  • Copy of the current visa (if applicable);
  • Petition;
  • Visa application form;
  • Color photo on a white background 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
  • Arrival notification (vmp.gov.kz or egov.kz);
  • Copy of a document confirming long-term stay (residence permit/work permit, long-term visit/dependent visa with an official translation into Kazakh or Russian) if the invited party permanently resides and plans to apply for a visa outside their country of citizenship (if applicable);
  • State fee payment;
  • Foreign workers' registration form;
  • Work permit (if applicable);
  • Notarially certified copy or signed original employment contract/contract with the company's stamp and its certified translation into Kazakh or Russian (for employees).
Please note that according to the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 574 dated September 11, 2020, for workers of participants and bodies of the MFCAs, the "C3" visa is issued regardless of the previously stated purpose of the visit. Thus, changing to the "C3" visa category is possible from any visa category, except for the exit visa.
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