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Visa Support
Visa for the purpose of tourism
| Visa type | Purpose of the visit | Multiplicity | Valid term of a visa | Period of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| В12 | Electronic visa for persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan as tourists | Single | Entry corridor no more than 30 days | No more than 30 days |
Tourist electronic visas are issued to citizens of 117 countries. The electronic visa is valid only for the recipient of the visa, does not apply to accompanying persons, and is not subject to extension. When replacing a travel document (passport), an electronic visa must be obtained again.
Visa for business travel
| Visa type | Purpose of the visit | Multiplicity | Valid term of a visa | Period of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| В1 |
1) Participants of conferences, symposiums, forums, exhibitions, concerts, cultural, scientific, sports, and other events; 2) Participants of meetings, organization of round tables, exhibitions, meetings of experts; |
Single | Up to 90 days | Up to 30 days |
| В2 |
1) Persons arriving for the purpose of installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment; 2) Persons arriving for the purpose of providing consulting or auditing services; |
Multiple | Up to 180 days | Up to 90 days |
Visa for employment
| Visa type | Purpose of the visit | Multiplicity | Valid term of a visa | Period of stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 | Persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan, or staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan for the purpose of carrying out labor activities, as well as members of their families. | Single / Multiple | Up to 90 days / Up to 3 years | For the entire duration of the visa |
| C5 | Business immigrants | Single / Multiple | Up to 90 days / Up to 2 years (ethnic Kazakhs - up to 3 years) | For the entire duration of the visa |
Foreigners can enter / leave the territory / from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan using a valid electronic visa only through the checkpoints of the international airports of the cities of Nur-Sultan and Almaty.
Paid consular fees are non-refundable.
The passport provided by the visa recipient must meet the following criteria:
- Do not cause doubts about the authenticity and ownership of its owner, contain reservations, entries, erasures, and corrections, torn or embroidered pages;
- Have at least 2 blank pages;
- It will expire no earlier than 3 months from the expiration date of the requested visa;
- Should not have renewal marks.
If there is a discrepancy between the information in the issued e-visa and the travel document proving the identity of a foreign citizen, the e-visa is considered invalid and may cause a refusal to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan.
When crossing the State border of the Republic of Kazakhstan and during their stay in the country, a foreign citizen must have a valid travel document (passport) and a printed electronic visa.
Foreign citizens holding a valid e-Visa are exempted from registration with the Migration Service.
Receiving persons inform the migration authorities about foreign citizens staying with them within three working days from the date of their arrival.
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