Work Visa (C3-C4-C5-C6)

VISA INFORMATION

Citizens of 48 countries don't need Visa Support from Kazakhstan for single entry Service (A3), Business (B1, B3), Private (B10), Tourist (B12) visas.

You can submit your documents for visa from 9:30 am to 12:30pm weekdays, except Wednesdays. All applicants are required to personally submit their applications, only Australian citizen are able to send by post or couriers. However, each Australian citizen can be invited to attend an interview..

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Work Visa – C3

• You can apply for "C3" category Working visa (single entry until 90 days, in some cases until 1 year / multiple entry until 3 years; for Astana International Financial Centre workers until 5 years) if you are:
• Foreigner visiting Kazakhstan with a purpose of work, including their family members.

Work Visa – C4

• You can apply for "C4" category Working visa (single entry until 90 days / multiple entry until 3 years) if you are:
• Adult foreigner visiting Kazakhstan with a purpose of self-employment on professions which are in-demand in economic sector of economy of Kazakhstan.

Work Visa (Business-Immigrant) – C5

• You can apply for "C5" category Working (Business Immigrant) visa (single entry until 90 days / multiple entry until 2 years; in some cases until 3 years) if you are adult visiting Kazakhstan with a purpose of entrepreneurial activity.

Work Visa (Foreign seasonal workers) – C6

• You can apply for "C6" category Working visa (single entry until 90 days / multiple entry until 1 year *) if you are foreign seasonal worker.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Completed visa application form;

-All fields must be completed properly in block letters, and signed otherwise your application will be refused

2. Original valid passport;

- A photocopy will not be accepted which should have at least one blank page for a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the requested visa.

3. One passport-size photo (in colour) of the applicant;

- Picture of the applicant which should be attached (not stapled) to the marked space in the upper right hand corner of the application form (size: 3.5cm x 4.5cm, full face, no smiling, sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, should be removed, unless religious belief or ethnic background. Background: white or grey).

4. For "C3" and "C6" category Working visas - Visa Support from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan;

• For "C4" category Single entry Working visa - Letter of request and Statement of eligibility to work; for "C4" category Multiple entry Working visa applicant should visit Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan and submit - Letter of request, Statement of eligibility to work and Employment Contract.
• For "C5" category Single entry Working (Business Immigrant) visa - Letter of request, Medical Statement that confirms eligibility to work, Medical Insurance, Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) checks, Statement of eligibility to entrepreneurial business;
• For "C5" category Multiple entry Working (Business Immigrant) visa applicant should visit Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan and submit - Letter of request of employer or inviting organization approved by the Ministry for Investments and Development of Kazakhstan.

5. A cover letter (company letter) from the applicant's company, briefly summarizing the purpose of the visit and including some information about the company or organization should be attached.

6. Visa fee (not refundable) – Single entry – 80 USD, Multiple entry – 200 USD, Multiple entry for two years – 400 USD, Multiple entry for three years – 600 USD.

- After we get the documents you submitted we will provide instruction how to make a payment.

Visa processing time: Visa processing time can take up to 5 working days. However, this also depends on the workload. Therefore, in some cases it can take a longer period.

Processing time, requirements and fees are subject to change without a prior notice.

Getting your Passport back: You can get your passport back in person, send a courier or provide us with pre-paid, self-addressed envelope.