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Short-stay tourism and leisure travel to Kazakhstan. Available both as a standard consular visa and as an electronic visa for eligible nationalities.

• CORRECTED: Kazakhstan's official visa classification page (egov.kz) states B12 single-entry visas are issued for up to 90 days and multiple-entry versions for up to 180 days - replacing a previously recorded 30-day/unspecified-validity figure that could not be located on either the classification page or the e-visa application page (egov.kz/rk_visa_obtaining).
• E-visa channel (via rk_visa_obtaining) remains available to citizens of 109 countries; e-visa entry/exit restricted to international airports in Astana and Almaty; e-visa processed within 30 minutes online vs up to 5 working days for standard consular applications.
• Consular fee: USD 80 single-entry; USD 200 multiple-entry option.
• Standard consular applications require an invitation letter from a Kazakh host; facilitated processing without an invitation letter is available to citizens of 48 developed countries.

Permits foreign nationals to conduct business activities, negotiations, and commercial dealings in Kazakhstan. B1 covers general business and B3 covers business-related purposes.

• E-visa available for business purposes to eligible nationalities.
• Multiple-entry version valid for 1 year at USD 200.
• Facilitated processing without invitation letter for citizens of 48 countries in B1 and B3 categories.
• Consular fee: USD 80 single-entry.

Allows foreign nationals to deliver consulting services in Kazakhstan.

• Separate from general business visa (B1/B3).
• Requires an invitation from a Kazakh entity.
• Not listed among e-visa eligible categories; standard consular processing applies.

Permits foreign nationals to transit through Kazakhstan en route to a third country.

• Category B13 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Issued for transit passage through the territory of Kazakhstan; single-entry stay of up to 90 days.
• Citizens with visa-free access do not require a transit visa.
• Transit visas are issued through Kazakh consulates and are not part of the e-visa scheme.

For business immigrants establishing or conducting business activity in Kazakhstan, issued on the basis of a request from local executive bodies (akimats) of the capital, cities of republican significance, or regions.

• Category C5 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 2 years (up to 3 years for ethnic Kazakhs).
• Distinct from the short-stay business visitor visa (B1/B3) - C5 is for immigrants setting up a business.

For foreign nationals traveling to Kazakhstan to receive medical treatment at a Kazakhstan healthcare facility.

• Explicitly listed as one of the three e-visa types (business, tourist, medical).
• E-visa entry/exit restricted to Astana and Almaty international airports.
• Duration is determined by the treatment plan at the time of issuance.
• Consular fee: USD 80 single-entry.

For foreign nationals visiting family members, friends, or private contacts in Kazakhstan. Requires an invitation from the Kazakh-resident host.

• Facilitated processing without prior invitation available to citizens of 48 countries.
• Inviting party must register the guest within 3 working days of arrival.
• Private visit invitations must be submitted between 1 year and 5 working days before arrival.
• Consular fee: USD 80 single-entry.

A transition visa allowing foreign nationals to enter Kazakhstan for the purpose of obtaining a temporary or permanent residence permit.

• CORRECTED: Kazakhstan's official visa classification page (egov.kz) states B8 single- and multiple-entry visas are both issued for up to 90 days (previously recorded as unspecified/null in this catalog).
• National fee (duty) per egov.kz/exit-entry_of_foreign_nationals: 7 MCI single-entry (approx. 27,524 KZT at 2025 MCI rate of 3,932 KZT) or 30 MCI multiple-entry (approx. 117,960 KZT).
• MCI = Monthly Calculation Index set annually by the Government of Kazakhstan.

For foreign government officials, diplomats, and staff of international organisations making official visits to Kazakhstan.

• Facilitated processing: citizens of 48 eligible countries may obtain A3 visas without an invitation letter.
• Diplomatic passport holders from many countries already have visa-free access for official travel.
• Standard processing up to 5 working days; invitation processing up to 3 working days (electronic) or 5 working days (paper).

For foreign nationals who invest a minimum of USD 300,000 in the charter capital of Kazakh companies or in locally traded securities, enabling entry and subsequent residence permit acquisition.

• Effective April 30, 2025.
• Applications submitted electronically via vmp.gov.kz.
• After obtaining the investor visa, holder may apply for a residence permit for up to 10 years.
• Minimum investment: USD 300,000.
• Multiple-entry consular fee applies (30 MCI / ~USD 200 equivalent).

For digital professionals and entrepreneurs working remotely for foreign employers who wish to reside in Kazakhstan while maintaining employment outside the country.

• Introduced 2025 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Valid for up to 1 year, extendable for an additional year from within Kazakhstan.
• Requirements: minimum stable monthly income of USD 3,000, tax declarations, criminal record clearance, and health insurance.
• Processing time not published on official pages.

For highly skilled foreign professionals in in-demand fields including medicine, science, education, innovation, and creative arts who seek long-term residence in Kazakhstan.

• Introduced 2025 as part of Kazakhstan's talent attraction initiative.
• Grants a permanent residence permit for up to 10 years.
• Processing time not published on official pages reviewed.

For foreign IT professionals (software development, cybersecurity, UI/UX, DevOps, and related fields) to obtain permanent residency in Kazakhstan under a pilot digital nomad scheme.

• Pilot project launched March 2025.
• Requires a petition from the Ministry of Digital Development / Astana Hub confirming qualification.
• Applicant must also obtain an IIN (Individual Identification Number) and digital signature (EDS) from a Kazakhstan embassy prior to applying online via eGov.kz.
• Must buy or rent property in Kazakhstan and provide a medical certificate at final stages.
• Processing: 45 calendar days.

For foreign nationals admitted to or enrolled at Kazakhstan educational institutions (secondary through postgraduate programmes), and their accompanying family members.

• Category C9 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Issued on the basis of a request from the authorised education body or a registered educational institution.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 1 year, extendable.
• Not part of the e-visa scheme; applied for at a Kazakh consulate.

For foreign nationals travelling to or residing in Kazakhstan to carry out labour activity (employment), together with their family members. Requires an inviting employer and, where applicable, a work permit.

• Category C3 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification - the principal work visa.
• Issued at the request of an inviting party holding the required labour permit.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 3 years (up to 5 years for AIFC participants and Astana Hub employees).
• EAEU nationals (Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia) do not require this visa or a work permit.

For foreign nationals engaging in independent employment in occupations that are in demand in priority sectors of the Kazakhstan economy.

• Category C4 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Covers self-directed/independent employment in in-demand priority-sector occupations.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 3 years.
• Not part of the e-visa scheme.

For seasonal foreign workers employed in Kazakhstan for seasonal work under a labour permit.

Category C6 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification. Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 1 year, not exceeding the duration of the seasonal labour permit.

For family members of Kazakhstan citizens permanently residing in Kazakhstan, of ethnic Kazakhs, of former compatriots holding a temporary residence permit for 2+ years, and of foreigners with a permanent residence permit.

• Category C2 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification - the family reunification / dependant visa.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 1 year.
• Distinct from the short-stay private visit visa (B10), which is for visiting relatives or friends without reunification/residence intent.

For ethnic Kazakhs (kandas) travelling to Kazakhstan for permanent residence under the historical-homeland repatriation programme.

• Category C1 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Multiple-entry only, valid up to 1 year.
• Supports the repatriation of ethnic Kazakhs settling permanently in their historical homeland; leads to residence permit and kandas status.

For foreign nationals travelling to Kazakhstan to carry out missionary activity, together with their family members.

• Category C7 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Missionaries must additionally register with the authorised religious-affairs body.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 180 days.
• Distinct from the B6 religious-activity visa, which excludes missionary work.

For foreign nationals participating in the activities of a religious association in Kazakhstan, excluding missionary work.

• Category B6 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Single-entry only, stay up to 90 days.
• Covers participation in religious-association activities; missionary work is handled under the separate C7 missionary visa.

For foreign nationals undertaking practical training or an internship in Kazakhstan, including participants in Astana Hub programmes.

• Category B7 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Covers practical training and internships (including Astana Hub programmes).
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 180 days.

For foreign nationals travelling to Kazakhstan for medical treatment, examination, or consultation, and for relatives accompanying or caring for the patient.

• Category C12 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification - the formal long-stay medical treatment visa.
• Single-entry or multiple-entry, stay up to 180 days.
• Covers treatment, examination, consultation, and accompanying caregivers.
• Distinct from the short-stay medical e-visa (issued for business/tourist/medical purposes via the e-visa portal).

For heads and deputy heads of organisations carrying out investment activity in Kazakhstan and for investment tax residents of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), together with their family members.

• Category A5 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 5 years.
• Covers AIFC investment tax residents and heads/deputy heads of investment-activity organisations plus their families.
• Distinct from the A6 investor visa (USD 300,000+ investment, up to 10-year multiple-entry residence) captured separately as the Investor Visa (Multiple-Entry).

For foreign nationals travelling to Kazakhstan for the purpose of adopting a Kazakhstan-citizen child.

• Category B11 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Single-entry stay up to 180 days; multiple-entry validity up to 1 year.
• Issued for the adoption of a Kazakhstan-citizen child.

For foreign volunteers providing services free of charge and for participants of international treaties providing charitable or humanitarian assistance in Kazakhstan.

• Category C8 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Covers volunteers providing free-of-charge services and providers of charitable/humanitarian assistance under international treaties.
• Specific stay and validity limits are set at issuance and are not enumerated on the official classification page.

For members of the crews of scheduled and charter flights and for crews of trains and vessels operating to or through Kazakhstan.

• Category B5 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 1 year.
• For aircraft, train, and vessel crew members.

For foreign nationals engaged in international road transport - professional drivers operating cross-border road haulage and passenger services.

• Category B4 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification.
• Single-entry stay up to 90 days; multiple-entry validity up to 1 year.
• For persons engaged in international road transport.

For ethnic Kazakhs (persons of Kazakh ethnic origin residing abroad) travelling to Kazakhstan on a private/family visit, as distinct from the C1 permanent-repatriation visa for ethnic Kazakhs (kandas).

• Category C10 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification - was missing from the catalog.
• Official page text: issued to ethnic Kazakhs; single-entry visa up to 90 days, multiple-entry visa up to 3 years.
• Distinct from the B10 general private-visit visa (open to any nationality) and the C1 repatriation visa (permanent settlement / kandas status track).

For foreign nationals under the age of 18 (minors) travelling to Kazakhstan, typically to accompany or join family members resident in the country.

Category C11 in Kazakhstan's official visa classification - was missing from the catalog. Official page text: issued to persons under the age of majority (up to 18); single-entry visa up to 1 year, multiple-entry visa up to 3 years.