Single-entry Business Visas or Multiple entry Business Visas are for individuals invited by a Kazakh citizen, company or who work for a foreign company with office(s) in Kazakhstan. In both cases, a letter of invitation (or a Visa Support Letter) is required for a complete application.
Required Documents for a Successful Visa Application
- The Invitation Letter: prepared by the Inviting Company and the letter should be submitted and approved by Migration authorities in 5 - 6 working days.
- Valid passport: You must submit your passport valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the requested visa. The passport must have at least one blank page for a visa.
- Visa Application: A separate visa application form must be completed for each person. All fields must be completed, otherwise your application may be refused. Please see Visa application instructions for details. Download the visa application form.
- Photo: One passport size (3,5x4,5) photo of the applicant, which should be stapled to the marked space in the upper right hand corner of the application form. Please see Photo requirements for details.
- Letter of Request: A letter with a request to issue a visa addressed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Kazakhstan. Please, indicate your name, the purpose of your trip, your contact in Kazakhstan, the dates of your planned trip, and places to be visited.
- Copy: Photocopy of your passport’s main page and Residency Visa or Emirates ID
- Documents confirming the payment of the consular fee or state duty (original).
Fees: Single-entry-80$ (294 AED); Multiple entry-200$ (738 AED)
The consular fees paid are non-refundable.
Notes
The visa process takes about 2-5 business days from the moment the Consular Section receives the documents.
After 5 working days, a visa of the Republic of Kazakhstan is issued to a foreigner by a foreign institution. In cases stipulated by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a foreigner may be refused a visa of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
All visa applications and most consular documents must be submitted to a consular section in-person by the applicant. Visa applications may not be sent by mail or courier.