Foreigners applying for a visa in Kazakhstan will typically have to begin the process in their country of residence, by contacting their nearest Kazakh diplomatic mission or consulate. The process and documentation required depends on the type of visa you are applying for.
Regardless of the type of visa you are applying for you will need the following basic documentation:
As well as the above documentation, the Kazakhstan government may demand supplementary documented if they deem it necessary.
Anyone applying for a tourist, business, work, medical, student, investor or diplomatic visa must also provide one of the following:
Tourist visa applicants must also provide printed confirmation of:
If you are applying for a private visa, you must submit the original letter of invitation from the Kazakh interior authorities, in addition to the general documentation found above.
Residence permits are offered to foreigners for a maximum of 10 years, or till the expiration date of the applicant’s passport, whichever is sooner. In addition to the general documentation, applicants must submit:
Once the individual has received confirmation of their residency permit, they must file their application with the Ministry of Internal Affairs in person. At this point they must present: