In accordance with subparagraph 1-1) of article 10 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 22, 2011 "On population migration" and subparagraph 1) of article 10 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 15, 2013 "On public services" WE HEREBY ORDER:
Footnote. Preamble - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
1. The attached Rules for execution of invitations, coordination of invitations to entrance of the noncitizens to the Republic of Kazakhstan, issue, cancellation, recovery of the Republic of Kazakhstan visas, as well as extension and reduction of their validity term shall be approved.
2. Joint Order No. 08-1-1-1/71 of the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 5, 2013 and Order No. 175 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan On approval of Rules for issue of the Republic of Kazakhstan visas, as well as extension and reduction of their validity term, dated March 7, 2013 (Entered into the Register of the state registration of regulations under No. 8407, and published in Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper No. 170-171 (27444-27445) on May 18,2013 shall be declared to be no longer in force.
3. Department of consular service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall ensure:
1) the state registration of this joint order in the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) submission of this joint order, copies in the printed and electronic format for official publication in the printed periodicals, in Adilet legal information system and also in the Republican state enterprise on the right of economic use Republican Center for Legal Information of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan to be placed in the Reference control bank of regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan within ten calendar days after its state registration in the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) this joint order posting on the Internet resource of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
4. Supervision over this joint order fulfillment shall be entrusted to M.B. Tleuberdi, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan - and E.Z Turgumbayev, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
5. This joint order shall be enforced since January 1, 2017 and be subject to official publication.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
__________ E. Ashikbayev
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Minister of Internal Affairs
Of the Republic of Kazakhstan
________________ K. Kassymov
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"Agreed by"
Minister of Education and Science
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Ye. Sagadiyev ______________
on December 8, 2016
"Agreed by"
Minister of Health
and social development
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
T. Duyssenova ______________
on _____________ __, 20 __
"Agreed by"
Minister of religious affairs
and civil society
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
N. Yermekbayev ______________
on _____________ ___ 20 __
"Agreed by"
Minister for investments and development
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Zh. Kassymbek ______________
on December 5, 2016
"Agreed by"
Chairman of the National Security Committee
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
K. Massimov ______________
on _____________ ___ 20 __
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Approved
by Joint order No. 11-1-2/555
of the Acting Minister of
foreign affairs of the
Republic of Kazakhstan
dated November 24, 2016
and Order No. 1100 of the
Minister of Internal Affairs
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
dated November 28, 2016 |
Rules for execution of invitations, coordination of invitations to entrance of the noncitizens to the Republic of Kazakhstan, issue, cancellation, recovery of the Republic of Kazakhstan visas, as well as extension and reduction of their validity term. Chapter 1. General provisions
1. These Rules for issuing invitations, coordinating invitations for the entry of foreigners and stateless persons into the Republic of Kazakhstan, issuing, canceling, restoring visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as extending and reducing their validity (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) are developed in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 22, 2011 "On population migration" (hereinafter - the Law on Migration), subparagraph 1) of Article 10 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 15, 2013 "On Public Services" (hereinafter - the Law on Public Services) and determine the procedure for issuing invitations, coordinating invitations for the entry of foreigners and stateless persons (hereinafter referred to as visa recipients) into the Republic of Kazakhstan, issuance, cancellation, restoration of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan, extension and reduction of their validity, as well as the procedure for provision of public services "Acceptance and approval of invitations from hosts for the issuance of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan”, “Issuance, extension of visas for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and transit passage through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan” and “Issuance, restoration or extension of visas in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan to foreigners and stateless persons for the right to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan and enter the Republic of Kazakhstan”.
Footnote. Paragraph 1 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication) .
2. If the international treaty in which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party has established the rules different from those provided for in these rules then the international treaty standards shall be applied.
3. The following concepts are used in these Rules:
1) stateless person - a person who is not a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan and does not have evidence of his belonging to the citizenship of another state;
2) Astana International Financial Center (hereinafter referred to as the AIFC) is a territory within the city of Nur-Sultan with clearly marked boundaries determined by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in which a special legal regime in the financial sector operates;
3) the Astana Hub international technology park (hereinafter referred to as the Astana Hub) is a legal entity determined by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 644 dated October 16, 2018 “On determination of the Astana Hub international technology park, owning on the basis of the ownership right or other legal grounds a single material and technical complex, where favorable conditions are created for implementation of industrial and innovative activities in the field of information and communication technologies;
4) business immigrant - an immigrant who arrived for the purpose of carrying out entrepreneurial activities in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
5) former compatriot - a person who was born or previously held citizenship of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic or the Republic of Kazakhstan and permanently residing abroad;
6) unified information system "Berkut" (hereinafter - UIS "Berkut") - a unified information system for controlling the entry - exit and stay of visa recipients to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
7) note verbale - a written appeal of foreign affairs agencies, diplomatic and equivalent representations, consular offices of foreign states, international organizations and their representations, including for the purpose of inviting and issuing visas to visa recipients;
8) visa and migration portal (hereinafter - VMP) - a portal designed to automate the processing of documents related to migration processes (www.vmp.gov.kz);
9) religious activities - activities aimed at meeting the religious needs of believers;
10) permission to enter and exit (hereinafter - visa) - a note of the authorized state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the migrant's passport or a document replacing it or a note of the authorized state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the information system that gives the right to enter the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan , travel through its territory, stay in it and departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a time, for the purposes and under the conditions established in the visa;
11) order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the order of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) - the prompt solution of specific tasks, issued in the form of a written order, accepted by the heads of foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the director, deputy directors and the head of the passport and visa department of the Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic Kazakhstan, as well as a decision based on the instructions of the Administration of the President and / or the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, written requests from state bodies, organizations and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign affairs agencies, diplomatic and equivalent representations, consular offices of foreign states, international organizations and their representative offices, on the basis of which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter - the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and its foreign agencies accept and approve the invitation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, issue, annul, restore, extend or shorten the validity of visas;
12) foreign missions of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter - foreign missions of the Republic of Kazakhstan) - diplomatic and equivalent representations located abroad, as well as consular institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
13) territorial police bodies (hereinafter - the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) - units of the migration service of the Police Departments of regions, cities of republican significance, the capital and transport;
14) order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan - an operational solution of specific tasks, issued in the form of a written order, adopted by the Chairman (Deputy Chairmen) of the Committee of the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as a decision based on the instruction of the Administration of the President and / or the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, written requests from foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, state bodies and organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the basis of which the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan makes an invitation, issuance, cancellation, restoration, extension or shortening of the validity of visas;
15) petition - a written request of the inviting party for the issuance, cancellation, restoration of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan, extension and reduction of their validity, as well as a visa recipient intending to visit the Republic of Kazakhstan;
16) seasonal foreign workers - immigrants recruited by employers to perform seasonal work, which, due to climatic or other natural conditions, are performed during a certain period (season), but not more than one year;
17) missionary activity - the activity of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreigners, stateless persons on behalf of religious associations registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan, aimed at spreading the doctrine in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
18) certificate of qualifications for self-employment (hereinafter referred to as a certificate of qualifications) - a document defined by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Employment" issued to foreigners and stateless persons who meet the qualification requirements and level of education for self-employment in the Republic of Kazakhstan by profession in demand in priority sectors of the economy (types of economic activity);
19) permanent residence permit - a document established by the Law on Migration, issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan to immigrants subject to the requirements, and granting them the right to permanent residence in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
20) an authorized employee - an employee of the foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who has the right to approve the petition and signature on visas;
21) force majeure circumstances - force majeure events occurring as a result of extraordinary and unavoidable circumstances (natural phenomena, military actions and other similar events);
22) the international principle of reciprocity - the mutual provision of equal conditions for obtaining visas for citizens of two states;
23) international organization - an interstate or intergovernmental organization;
24) the inviting party - the central state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the administrations of akims of regions, cities of republican significance, the capital, foreign affairs agencies, diplomatic and equivalent representations, consular offices of foreign states, international organizations and their representative offices, as well as individuals and legal entities registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan, facilitating the entry / exit of the visa recipient to / from the Republic of Kazakhstan;
25) documents on an invitation from abroad (hereinafter referred to as the invitation) - an invitation to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan on private matters, issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or a petition of the inviting party, agreed with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or a verbal note on the issuance of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan to visa recipients;
26) a foreigner - a person who is not a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan and has proof of his belonging to the citizenship of another state;
27) ethnic Kazakh - a foreigner or stateless person of Kazakh nationality (if there are documents confirming their nationality), permanently residing abroad;
28) AIFC investment resident - a foreigner or stateless person who has made investments in accordance with the AIFC investment tax residency program, as well as meeting the conditions stipulated by the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 7, 2015 "On the Astana International Financial Center".
Footnote. Paragraph 3 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
4. Category, recipient, multiplicity, period of validity of a visa, period of stay in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the grounds and necessary documents for issuing visas are determined in accordance with Appendix 1 to these Rules (hereinafter - Form 1).
Footnote. Paragraph 4 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
5. Visa may be single entry and multi-entry.
Single entry visas grant to the visa recipient the right for single entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan, travel throughout its territory, stay in, departure from, the Republic of Kazakhstan for the period, and on the conditions established in the visa.
Multi-entry visas grant to the visa recipient the right for multiple entries into the Republic of Kazakhstan, travel throughout its territory, stay in, and departure from, the Republic of Kazakhstan for the period, and on the conditions established in the visa.
Visas for departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan grant visa recipient the right for stay in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan for the period and on the conditions established in the visa.
6. Visa sticker of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall be filled in according to appendix 2 to these Rules.
No corrections must be made in the visa. Visas with corrections are deemed to be invalid.
Filling out a visa in electronic format (hereinafter referred to as an electronic visa) is carried out through the VMP.
Footnote. Paragraph 6 as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
7. The documents which substitute visas are:
1) accreditation certificate issued by the MFA of the RK to heads, members of the diplomatic mission staff and representations equated with them, consular institutions of the foreign states, the international organizations and their representations accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan and to members of their families as well;
2) residence permit of the foreigners or noncitizens in the Republic of Kazakhstan executed in the form according to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On identity documents;
3) certificate of the noncitizen executed in the form according to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On identity documents;
4) court resolution on the foreigner deportation from the Republic of Kazakhstan executed in the form according to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan On administrative offenses;
5) a travel document, in the form in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Identity Documents".
Footnote. Paragraph 7 as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
8. Visas may be issued for longer terms, with due regard to international principle of mutuality with the period of stay in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan not exceeding duration of the Republic of Kazakhstan citizens’ stay of in the territory of the relevant state and terms of visa execution may take longer period of time, than it is provided for in these rules.
8-1. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the service provider) ensure that data are entered into the information system for monitoring the provision of public services on the stage of provision of a public service in accordance with subparagraph 11) of paragraph 2 of Article 5 of the Law on Public Services.
Recipients of public service "Acceptance and approval of invitations from hosts for the issuance of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan", "Issuance, restoration or extension in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan of visas for foreigners and stateless persons for the right to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan and enter the Republic of Kazakhstan" are individuals or legal entities, service recipients of the state service "Issuance, extension of visas for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan" are individuals (hereinafter referred to as the service recipient).
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by paragraph 8-1 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
Chapter 2. Procedure for execution of invitations, coordination of invitations issued to visa recipients for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan
9. Invitation to entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan on private affairs shall be filed not earlier than 1 year before and not later than 5 working days before estimated date of the visa recipient entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The petition or note verbale shall be filed not earlier than 90 calendar days before and not later than 5 working days before estimated date of the visa recipient entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Time limit for invitation considering shall not exceed 3 working days when service rendering in electronic format and 5 working days in paper format after submission of the claim, except for the cases specified in paragraph 16 of these Rules.
Based on instruction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK and MFA of the RK, the documents for invitation are accepted and processed in shorter terms.
Footnote. Paragraph 9 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and Order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after their first official publication).
10. To execute the invitation the inviting party shall submit to the MFA of the RK the note verbale with the table attached in the form according to Appendix 3 to these rules (hereinafter – form 2).
11. For issuing an invitation, the inviting party submits to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or through the non-profit joint stock company "State Corporation "Government for Citizens" (hereinafter referred to as the State Corporation) at the place of its registration an application and the following documents necessary for provision of the public service "Acceptance and approval of invitations of host persons for issuing visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan”:
1) to issue an invitation to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan on private affairs:
identity document (for verification);
a table filled in duplicate in the form in accordance with Appendix 3 to these Rules;
a document confirming the payment of the state fee when applying to the State Corporation (in case of payment of the state fee through the payment gateway of "electronic government" (hereinafter referred to as the PGEG), this document is not required).
2) to issue an invitation for a legal entity or individual entrepreneur:
a table filled in duplicate in the form in accordance with Appendix 3 to these Rules;
a document confirming the payment of the state fee when applying to the State Corporation (in case of payment of the state fee through the PGEG, this document is not required);
a document confirming the authority of the representative.
When the service recipient applies to the State Corporation, information about identity documents, information about the state registration of a legal entity or an individual entrepreneur, a document confirming the payment by the service recipient to the budget of the amount of state duty for the provision of the public service "Acceptance and approval of invitations from hosts for the issuance of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (in case of payment through the PGEG) and other necessary information, the employee of the State Corporation receives from the relevant state information systems through the e-government gateway.
In accordance with Article 5 of the Law on Public Services, when providing public services, it is not allowed to demand from service recipients documents and information that can be obtained from information systems, notarized copies of documents, the originals of which are submitted for verification to the service provider, the State Corporation, except for cases provided by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, regulating issues of pension and social security.
When providing a public service, an employee of the State Corporation receives the written consent of the service recipient to use information constituting a secret protected by law contained in information systems, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The list of basic requirements for the provision of the public service, including the characteristics of the process, the form, content and result of the provision, as well as other information, taking into account the specifics of the provision of public service, is given in the public service standard "Acceptance and approval of invitations from hosts for the issuance of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan" in accordance with Appendix 3 -1 to these Rules.
To issue an invitation to a foreigner and a stateless person for a single entry for a private trip (visa of category "B10"), as well as for a business trip (visa of categories "B1", "B2", "B3") through the VMP through the web portal of the "electronic government” (hereinafter referred to as the portal) it is necessary to:
1) register on the VMP, by authorization through an electronic digital signature;
2) fill in the identification data for a foreigner, indicating the duration of stay and place of temporary residence;
3) pay the state fee through the PGEG for the provision of the state service "Acceptance and approval of invitations from hosts for the issuance of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan";
4) certify (sign) the request by means of the electronic digital signature.
When accessing the portal, information on the status of acceptance of a request for the provision of a public service, as well as a notification of the readiness of the result of the public service, are sent to the “personal account” of the service recipient.
Footnote. Paragraph 11 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
12. Depending on category of the required visa the following below shall be additionally submitted:
1) for investors - a petition from the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan for investments or the AIFC Administration;
2) for issuing a multiple business trip visa - a copy of the agreement or contract confirming the business nature of the trip to the Republic of Kazakhstan (with the exception of ethnic Kazakhs, former compatriots and citizens from the list of economically developed, politically and migrationally stable states exempted from the need to present an invitation when issuing visas (hereinafter - the list of states), in accordance with Appendix 4 to these Rules);
3) for participation in religious actions or implementation of missionary activities – the written consent of the authorized body department dealt with regulation in the sphere of religious activities;
4) for visiting the persons serving a sentence in the correctional facilities in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan – the written consent of the Committee on the penal correction system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK;
5) for adoption of the Republic of Kazakhstan citizens– the written consent of authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan in protection of the children’s rights;
6) for carrying out the labor activities, including for seasonal foreign workers – permit issued to the employer for foreign labor engagement, or the certificate of qualification conformity issued for independent employment, or the documents confirming that, according to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan or international treaties such permit is not required from the visa recipient;
7) excluded by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication);
8) for an educational practice or internship - a petition from the central executive bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan or Astana Hub for training under the Astana Hub programs;
9) from the humanitarian view paragraph – the document confirming accreditation of the requesting international organization or its representatives in the Republic of Kazakhstan or official registration of foreign non-governmental organization (fund) in the country of its stay according to the legislation of this country, if there is the international treaty on humanitarian assistance ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan;
10) for education – the petition of educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan or authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan dealt with education;
11) for care of close relatives – the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or the visa recipients who are permanently residents in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and are on treatment in medical institutions – the documents issued by the medical organization located in the Republic of Kazakhstan and confirming the need in permanent care, as well as the documents confirming relationship degree.
Footnote. Paragraph 12 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and Order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication); dated 31.01.2019 No. 11-1-4/38 and dated 01.02.2019 No. 85 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication); dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication); dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
12-1. When documents are accepted through the State Corporation, the service recipient is issued a receipt confirming the acceptance of the relevant documents.
The day of receipt of applications and documents is not included in the period for the provision of a public service.
The maximum allowable waiting time for submitting documents to the service provider is 30 minutes, to the State Corporation - 15 minutes.
The maximum allowable service time for a service recipient at the service provider and in the State Corporation is 20 minutes.
In the event that the service recipient submits an incomplete package of documents provided for in paragraph 8 of the public service standard "Acceptance and approval of invitations from hosts for the issuance of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan" in accordance with Appendix 3-1, and (or) expired documents, an employee of the State Corporation or an authorized employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan refuses to accept the application and issues a receipt on refusal to accept documents for issuing an invitation to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan in the form, in accordance with Appendix 4-1 to these Rules.
If the service recipient submits a complete package of documents, an employee of the State Corporation or an authorized employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan accepts the documents of the service recipient and issues a receipt on acceptance of the relevant documents.
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by paragraph 12-1 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
13. When considering an application, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan checks:
1) the conformity of the submitted documents with the requested purpose of the trip, the frequency of entry, the period of validity and the place of issue of the visa. The place of issuance of a visa, with the exception of AIFC participants and bodies, AIFC investment residents and their family members, employees of Astana Hub participants or Astana Hub employees, is determined in accordance with the consular district of the visa recipient to which the country of nationality belongs, or in the presence of one of the following conditions:
permission for permanent residence in the host country;
long-term residence permits for business or investment purposes, employment, education, treatment.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan submits to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan a list of foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan indicating the consular districts they serve.
The activities of AIFC participants and bodies are regulated by the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 7, 2015 “On the Astana International Financial Center”.
The activities of the Astana Hub participants are regulated by Article 13-1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 24, 2015 “On Informatization”.
2) existence of grounds for refusal to a foreigner to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with subparagraphs 7) and 10) of Article 22 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the legal status of foreigners";
3) existence of grounds for refusal to provide a public service, provided for in paragraph 15 of these Rules.
If there are no grounds for refusal, an authorized officer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan sends the received documents of the service recipient for approval to the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the NSC of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides approval of the application within 3 (three) working days through the UIS "Berkut". If it is necessary to study more thoroughly the grounds for issuing invitations, upon a written request of the bodies of the RK NSC, the specified one is extended up to 30 (thirty) calendar days.
Within 1 (one) working day after receiving a response from the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an authorized officer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan processes this response and issues an invitation to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan or refuses on the grounds provided for in paragraph 9 of the public service standard “Acceptance and approval of invitations from hosts for issuance visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Footnote. Paragraph 13 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication); as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
14. Documents on the invitation shall be processed:
1) by issue of the invitation to entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan on private affairs certified by the signature of the authorized employee and affixed by the seal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK;
2) by placing of approval record number on the first counterpart of the legal entity petition certified by the signature of the authorized employee and affixed by the seal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK. The second copy of the petition and the attached documents shall be filed in the indexed registered record of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK.
Information on the registration number of the invitation and date of the invitation issue shall be entered into Berkut UIS.
Footnote. Paragraph 14 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and Order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
15. In accordance with Article 48 of the Law on Migration, applications of host persons for inviting foreigners to the Republic of Kazakhstan are not considered if, within twelve consecutive calendar months prior to the submission of such an application, host persons were held liable two or more times for late informing the internal affairs bodies of immigrants staying with them, failure to take measures to process documents for the right of their stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan and ensure their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan after a certain period of stay.
Footnote. Paragraph 15 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
16. The decision to issue documents for an invitation or to refuse to issue them is made by an authorized officer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (except for refusal) after agreement with the RK NSC.
Footnote. Paragraph 16 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
Chapter 3. Issue of the Republic of Kazakhstan visas
§ Paragraph 1. The documents submitted by visa recipients for visa receipt
17. For the issuance of visas at the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the place of actual location of the service recipient or registration of the inviting party, the following documents and information necessary for the provision of public services “Issuance, restoration or extension of visas to foreigners and stateless persons on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the right to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan and enter the Republic of Kazakhstan” and “Issuance, extension of visas for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan” are submitted:
1) a visa application form for a visa with a color or black and white photograph measuring 3.5 x 4.5 centimeters;
2) when applying for a visa at a foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan or an international airport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the number, date of the invitation registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the number and date of issue of the invitation to the visa recipient is reported by the inviting party), or the application of the recipient of the category of visas provided for in paragraph 25 of these Rules;
3) a valid diplomatic, official, foreign passport of a foreign state, or another identity document recognized in this capacity by the Republic of Kazakhstan and granting the right to cross the State Border of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the passport);
4) the original of payment documents confirming the payment of the consular fee or state duty;
5) additional documents required for obtaining a visa in accordance with Appendix 1 to these Rules.
An electronic visa is issued through the VMP through the portal.
To obtain an electronic visa, registration at the VMP and filling in personal data indicating the following information is carried out:
1) the number and date of the invitation registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the number and date of issue of the invitation to the visa recipient is reported by the inviting party);
2) payment of the consular fee.
Documents that are issued or certified by a competent institution of a foreign state or a specially authorized person, within its competence and in the prescribed form, affixed with the official seal of a foreign state, are accepted only after passing the procedure of special certification (legalization or apostille).
The list of basic requirements for the provision of public services, including the characteristics of the process, the form, content and result of the provision, as well as other information, taking into account the specifics of the provision of public services, is given in the public service standards “Issuance, restoration or extension of visas to foreigners and stateless persons in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the right to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan and enter the Republic of Kazakhstan” and “Issuance, extension of visas for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan” in accordance with Appendix 4-2 and 4-3 to these Rules.
Footnote. Paragraph 17 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
18. Visa application form shall be filled in legible manner by hand or using machine script in the state language, Russian or English in the form according to appendix 5 to these Rules.
Answers to questions of Visa application form shall be exhaustive.
Visa application form is signed by the visa recipient personally.
Visa documents for visa issue to minor children on their behalf are filed by their lawful representatives.
Photo, pasted in visa application form shall correspond to age of the citizen at the time of the document execution with the clear full-face image of the person, no darkened-lens goggles and headdress, except for persons for whom constant carrying a headdress is obligatory attribute of their national or religious affiliation provided that this person is represented in such headdress in the passport photo.
19. The passport presented by the visa recipient shall meet the following criteria:
1) its authenticity and belonging to the holder shall not raise any doubts it shall not contain any marks, remarks, records, erasures and corrections, teared out or unbound pages;
2) shall have at least 2 blank pages intended for visas, except for recipients of visas for departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) its validity period shall expire not earlier than 3 months after expiry date of the requested visa, except for recipients of visas for departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
4) must not have marks of renewal.
Footnote. Paragraph 19 as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 11-1-4/38 dated 31.01.2019 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.02.2019 No. 85 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
20. For execution of the documents associated with invitation and visa issue, including restoration and extension of its validity period, the consular fee or the state duty shall be charged according to the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget dated December 25, 2017" (hereinafter – the Tax Code) unless otherwise established by international treaties in which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party.
The consular fee or the state duty execution of the documents associated with invitation and visa issue shall not be charged in the cases provided for by the Tax Code.
Visa processing shall be effected after payment of consular fees or the state duty according to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The paid amounts of consular fees are non-refundable.
Footnote. Paragraph 20 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
21. Excluded by joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
21-1. Authorized employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the day of receipt of documents receive and register them.
If the service recipient submits an incomplete package of documents and (or) expired documents, the authorized employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan refuse to accept the application.
In the event that the service recipient submits a complete package of documents, the authorized employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan issue a receipt on acceptance of the relevant documents and send the received documents of the service recipient on the day they are received for approval by the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan ensures the approval of the issuance of visas within the time limits established in paragraph 40 of these Rules.
After receiving the response of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the authorized employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan process this response within 1 (one) working day from the date of its receipt and paste in a visa of the corresponding category or refuse to issue a visa.
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by paragraph 21-1 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
§ Paragraph 2. Procedure for visa issue
22. Issuance of visas is carried out:
1) abroad:
foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan issue the following categories of visas: "A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "A5", "B1", "B2", "B3", "B4", "B5", "B6" , "B7", "B8", "B10", "B11", "B12", "B13", "C1", "C2", "C3", "C4", "C5", "C6", " C7", "C8", "C9", "C10", "C12";
2) on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues the following categories of visas: "A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "B10";
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues the following categories of visas: "A5", "B2" (for AIFC participants and bodies), "B3", "B7", "B8", "B14", "B15", "B16", "B17", "B18", "B19", "B20", "B21", "B22", "C1", "C3", "C4", "C9" (for ethnic Kazakhs), "C11", and "C12";
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues the following categories of visas at international airports of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
"A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "A5", "B1", "B2", "B3", "B5", "B7", "B10", "B11", "B12" ”, “B13”, “C3”, “C8”, “C9” and “C12”;
3) through VMP:
the following categories of Single Entry e-Visas:
"B1", "B2", "B3", "B12", "C12".
Footnote. Paragraph 22 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
22-1. An electronic visa is issued on the basis of an invitation and is valid only for the visa recipient and does not apply to accompanying persons. When replacing a passport, an electronic visa must be obtained again.
The term for issuing an e-visa is 30 minutes.
Foreigners can arrive/departure to/from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan using a valid e-visa only through the checkpoints of international airports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In the process of applying for an electronic visa at the VMP, an electronic visa is formed on the basis of the data specified in the invitation of the inviting party. After paying the consular fee through the PGEG, the issued visa goes to the "personal account" of the service recipient. Before issuing an e-visa, the service recipient checks and confirms the compliance of the information specified in the invitation with passport data.
If there is a discrepancy between the information in the issued electronic visa and the foreigner's passport when entering the Republic of Kazakhstan, the electronic visa is considered invalid.
Single-entry electronic tourist, business and medical treatment visas are issued to citizens of countries in accordance with Appendix 4-4 to these Rules.
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by paragraph 22-1 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication); as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
23. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues, cancels, restores, extends or shortens the validity period of visas, except for a category “C3” visa, at the place of temporary residence of a foreigner, stateless person or registration of the inviting party (for the recipient of an “A5” visa category by actual location) or at the instruction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Primary visas of category "C3" are issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the place of registration of the inviting party. When carrying out labor activities in another region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan cancels, restores, extends or shortens the validity of the C3 visa at the place of temporary residence of a foreigner.
Persons who are in the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are international agreements on visa-free entry, ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, citizens of the states specified in paragraph 17 of the Rules for the entry and stay of immigrants in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 21, 2012 No. 148, and who applied to the internal affairs bodies for obtaining a permit for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan, a “B8” category visa is issued for the period necessary to consider the application, but not more than 90 calendar days.
For AIFC participants and bodies, employees of the Astana Hub participants or employees of the Astana Hub, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues, cancels, restores, extends or shortens the validity period of the “C3” visa, as well as changes the “C3” visa for family members to the “C3” visa to carry out labor activities without taking into account previously issued primary visas.
Visas for exit from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan are issued at the place of actual location of the visa recipient, with the exception of “B14” category visas.
Visas for education are issued at the location of the educational institution in which the recipient of the visa is enrolled.
Footnote. Paragraph 23 as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 31.01.2019 No. 11-1-4/38 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.02.2019 No. 85 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication); as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
24. Instructions of the MFA of the RK and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK accepted outside working hours, on weekends and public holidays are processed on the next working day of the MFA of the RK and Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK.
25. Foreign institutions of the RK issue the following categories of visas without invitation on the basis of:
1) instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan - "A1", "A3", "B1" and "B3" (on the written instructions of the heads of foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, single-entry visas of category "B3" are issued);
2) note verbale - "A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "B1", "B3" and "B10";
3) applications (depending on the category of visas in the presence of the documents specified in the form 1):
citizens of the countries indicated in the list of states (single entry visa) - "A3", "B1", "B3", "B10" and "B12";
former compatriots (who have documents confirming their connection with the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the corresponding note in the column on the place of birth in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic or the Republic of Kazakhstan in the national passport, birth certificate or marriage certificate of the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic or the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as a certificate of withdrawal from citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan or loss of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan) - "B10";
foreigners or stateless persons - "B4", "B5", "B8", "B10" (for funerals or in cases of illness of relatives / friends, family members or parents to the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as their legal representatives, family members of ethnic Kazakhs - single entry visa), "B13", "C1", "C2", "C4" (single entry visa up to 90 days) and "C10".
Footnote. Paragraph 25 as amended by joint orders of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 11-1-4/38 dated 31.01.2019 and No. 85 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.02.2019 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication); dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
26. In the cases established by article 23 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On legal status of foreigners it is refused to issue visa permission for departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan to the visa recipient.
27. In occurrence of grounds preventing the entry into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan or to departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan including the cases when invitation is available, visas are not issued, and the issued visa does not constitute the basis for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan or departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
28. For members of the official delegation, citizens of countries where there are no consular offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as visa recipients on the basis of an invitation or at the instruction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, visas are issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan at international airports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in the presence of a corresponding petition (note verbale) of the foreign ministry of a foreign state, where there is no consular office of the Republic of Kazakhstan or at the instruction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, indicate the place of obtaining a visa - the international airport of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Footnote. Paragraph 28 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
29. Excluded by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry often calendar days after its first official publication).
30. Group visas are issued to groups of visa recipients at organized entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan or transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Condition for group visa issue consists in simultaneous arrival and passing by all members of the group of the check point through Frontier (hereinafter – the check point) at entry into, and departure from, the Republic of Kazakhstan, stay in any point and travel across the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a part of group.
Group visas are executed in the form of personalized lists for execution of the group visas made in alphabetical order and in the form according to appendix 6 to these Rules.
The visa shall be sticked on a reverse side of paper or on a separate sheet of paper and bound together with the list by bending of the top left corner affixed with the seal of foreign institutions of the RK, the MFA of the RK or the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK which has issued the visa.
The authorized officer undersigns for the lower part of the list (with the indication of position and surname), the signature is certified by the seal of foreign institution of the RK, the MFA of the RK or the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK.
The list and the sheet with the visa are formed in one counterpart, the original is issued to the head of group, one copy is presented to the check point at entry into (departure from) the Republic of Kazakhstan, another copy remains in the MFA of the RK, the foreign institution of the RK or the Ministry of Internal Affairs the RK which has issued the visa. Corrections and additions in lists are not allowed.
31. In case of visa issue to the person who presents the passport of the country not recognized by the Republic of Kazakhstan the single-entry visa issued on the basis of the invitation is sticked on a separate sheet of paper which is subject to withdrawal at the visa recipient departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan by representatives of the Border guard service of the NSC of the RK, or upon expiry of the visa validity period of by representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK with the subsequent transfer to the bodies which have issued the visa.
32. To family members and also persons who are in dependence (if supporting documents are available) of the principal visa recipient of "A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "A5", "B7", "B10", "C3", "C7" and "C9" categories the visa is issued or extended for validity period of the principal recipient visa according to these Rules. At the same time the family members and persons who are in dependence have no right for labor activities, religious, missionary activities and/or participation in activities of religious association unless otherwise provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
33. If the visa recipient passport contains the unused visa, or the visa with not expired validity period, the new visa is issued on condition of the previous visa cancellation.
34. In the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan exchange of one category of visa to another is allowed:
1)by the MFA of the RK:
to "A1" and "A3" categories – on the basis of note verbale or the instruction of the MFA of the RK;
to "A2" and "A4" categories – on the basis of note verbale;
2) Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
to category "A5" - from categories "B3", "B10", "C3", "C4", "C5", "C10";
to category "B2" (for AIFC participants and bodies) - from categories "B3", "B7" and "C3";
to category "B7" - from category "C9";
to category "B8" - from category "C3";
to category "C1" - only for ethnic Kazakhs, regardless of the category of the previously issued visa;
to category "C2" - from categories "B10", "C3" and "C9";
to category "C3" - from categories "B2", "B3", "B7" (for foreigners and stateless persons studying under the programs of "Astana Hub", "B10", "C2", "C3" (based on petitions when changing the inviting party represented by the employer and having a permit for a labor immigrant, if such a permit is required in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan), "C9", "C10";
to category "C4" - from categories "B10", "C2", "C9" and "C10";
to the category "C9" - only for ethnic Kazakhs, regardless of the category of a previously issued visa, as well as those who arrived under a visa-free regime;
to the category "C12" - from all categories of visas, as well as those who arrived under a visa-free regime.
Footnote. Paragraph 34 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication); dated 31.01.2019 No. 11-1-4/38 and dated 01.02.2019 No. 85 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication); dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
35. The issued visa multiplicity changes from multi-entry to single-entry visa based on the written statement of the visa recipient concerning changes in multiplicity and validity period of visas on the basis of the completed visa application form (where the single-entry visa is specified) and the payment document confirming payment of a consular fee (payment for the single visa). At the same time the visa validity period of is changed according to the terms specified in form 1.
Validity period of the visa shall not exceed the validity period specified in invitation documents.
In foreign institutions of the RK, in the MFA of the RK and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK changes in multiplicity of the issued visa from single-entry (specified in invitation documents) to multi-entry visa (except for extension of validity period of the visas of "A1", "A3", "A5", "B7", "C2", "C3", "C4", "C5", "C7", "C9" and "C12” categories) is not allowed.
36. When studying materials for the visa execution the officer of foreign institution of the RK, the MFA of the RK and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK shall:
1) compare contents of information in Visa application form to the data specified in the invitation, passport and additional documents for visa receipt depending on the purpose of visa recipient stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) make sure that the passport grants to the visa recipient the right for return to the country of permanent residence or departure to other country after visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) possible actions of the authorized employee in the migration risk countries are as follows: telephone negotiations with inviting party, the place of work or study;
4) invite the visa recipient for interview if the submitted documents raise doubts. During the conversation the said officer verifies contents of answers to questions with information specified in the documents submitted by visa recipients for receipt of visa and also the data obtained from other sources;
5) check conformity of category, multiplicity, validity period of the visa and term of the immigrant stay to the intended purpose of visa recipient stays in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
37. To make decision on issue, cancellation, restoration, extension of visas the political and migration situation in the country of nationality or permanent residence of the visa recipient shall be taken into consideration.
During consideration of visa documents the officer of foreign institution of the RK, the MFA of the RK or the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK conducts an interview with visa recipients of s, in the country of nationality, or permanent residence of whom the unstable political and migration situation is observed.
The interview is not conducted with recipients of electronic visas, as well as those who have applied for visas of the following categories: "A1", "A2", "A3", "A4", "A5", "B10" (by note verbale), "B12" (on a group visa), "C3", "C10" (ethnic Kazakhs who are interviewed when applying for a primary visa up to 1 year. If they apply again without an interview, a visa is issued for up to 3 years), "C11", "C12" and visas for leaving the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“B14” - “B22”).
Footnote. Paragraph 37 as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
38. As a result of studying materials for visa execution the authorized employee makes the decision on issue or refusal to issue the visa upon coordination with NSC of the RK.
Footnote. Paragraph 38 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
39. The terms for issuing visas do not exceed 5 working days, except for a category C1 visa, which is issued within 30 calendar days.
Footnote. Paragraph 39 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
40. Visa documents, including notes verbale and petitions, are coordinated via Berkut UIS. Visas of "C11" category and the visa for departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan are coordinated by entering into Berkut UIS.
The NSC of the RK shall ensure coordination of visa execution within 3 working days, if required, the said term may be extended for up to 30 calendar days.
Footnote. Paragraph 40 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of RK from 3/30/2018 and order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
41. The visa the data of which is not entered into Berkut UIS is deemed to be invalid. In case of failure in the Berkut UIS operation the visa sticker is filled by hand, and data on the issued visas are entered into the Berkut UIS in the process of its restoration. At the same time authorized employee provides the applicant with the written confirmation of issue of such visa certified by the seal on the letterhead.
42. Recording of the issued visas shall be constantly performed in the Berkut UIS.
The MFA of the RK, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK and the NSC of the RK form unified statistical data on the executed, issued and agreed visas in the Berkut UIS.
43. Specimen signatures of the authorized employees entitled to sign visas are submitted to the MFA of the RK, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK, the Border guard service of the NSC of the RK in triplicate.
Chapter 4. Procedure for cancellation and recovery of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan and also for extension and reduction of their validity period.
44. Visa cancellation is carried out by foreign institutions of the RK, the MFA of the RK, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK and the Border guard service of the NSC of the RK within the framework of the powers established by these Rules. The visa is cancelled by putting down of a mastic stamp of "Zhoiyldy", "Is cancelled" or "Cancelled".
The visa is cancelled by:
1) foreign institutions of the RK and the MFA RK:
at new visa issue if the passport contains visa with not expired validity period or unused visa;
if the visa is issued with violation of the procedure established in these rules;
if it is detected that requirements to visa issue stop being met or existed;
in case if any mistake is committed in filling a visa sticker not pasted on the passport yet or after its pasting on the passport (after visa cancellation the new visa is pasted on other page);
2) Ministry of Internal Affairs of the PK:
at making decision on reduction of period for temporary stay of the visa recipient in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
at making decision on administrative refoulment of the visa recipient at the external borders of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
at the new visa issue if in the visa recipient passport contains is a visa with not expired validity period of unused visa;
if the visa is issued with violation of the procedure established in these Rules;
if it is detected that requirements to visa issue stop being met or existed;
in case if any mistake is committed in filling a visa sticker not pasted on the passport yet or after its pasting on the passport (after visa cancellation the new visa is pasted on other page;
at changing of inviting party represented by employer;
on the basis of information of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK entered into Berkut UIS from the natural and legal entities which have issued the invitation to the visa recipient for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and requesting for its cancellation;
3) The border guard service of the NSC of the RK (at check points of crossing the frontier of the Republic of Kazakhstan):
at making decision on entry refusal;
if there are restrictions for entry into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
on the basis of information on the visa cancellation entered into the Berkut UIS of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK at departure of the foreigner or noncitizens and also in case of refusal to enter into territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan with simultaneous cancellation of the visa.
Footnote. Paragraph 44 as amended by joint No. 231 order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
45. In case of damage/cancellation of the visa for various reasons, according to paragraph 46, the copy of pages with the photo and passport data and also pages with the spoiled/cancelled visa is made of the passport (if the visa sticker is pasted in the passport).
About each spoiled/cancelled/lost visa sticker the statement of the cancelled/spoiled/lost forms of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan in a form is drawn up, according to the appendix 7 to these rules.
Footnote. Paragraph 45 as amended by joint orderof the Minister of Internal Affairs of RK from 3/30/2018 No. 231 and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of RK from 4/12/2018 No. 11-1-4/128 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
46. Recovery of the visa is performed by foreign institutions of the RK, the MFA of the RK and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK within the framework of powers established by these Rules.
The visa is restored in cases of:
1) the mechanical damage of visa which has resulted in impossibility of its further use;
2) loss of the visa;
3) the new passport receiving by the valid visa recipient.
Foreign institutions of the RK restore visas of all categories, except for categories of exit visas.
The MFA of the RK restores the visas of all categories issued by the MFA of the RK and foreign institutions of the RK.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan restores visas of all categories at the place of temporary residence of the visa recipient, with the exception of visas of categories "A1", "A2", "A3", "A4". The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan restores visas of categories "A5" at the place of actual location of the recipient of the visa.
Visa shall be recovered upon the check of grounds and confirmation of its issue with use of Berkut UIS and on the basis of the petition of the visa recipient or inviting party by the issue of new visa of the same category, multiplicity, period of stay and validity period specified in the damaged visa.
Footnote. Paragraph 46 as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
47. Extension of visas is performed by the MFA of the RK and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK.
Visa validity periods are extended on the basis of the documents specified in paragraphs 48 and 49 of these Rules, and the documents confirming the need to extend the term of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan, or in connection with force majeure circumstances.
Extension of the visa validity period is executed by issue of the same category visa.
48. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan extends visas of categories "A1", "A2" (single entry visa up to 90 days), "A3" and "A4" (single entry visa up to 90 days) - to persons who arrived on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the foreign affairs agencies, diplomatic and equivalent representative offices, consular offices of foreign states, international organizations and their representative offices - on the basis of written requests from these organizations.
Extension of the visa is carried out for up to 1 year, except for the visas of category "A2" and "A4".
Footnote. Paragraph 48 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
49. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan extends visas of the following categories:
1) "A5" - based on the application of the inviting party and written confirmation of the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan for investments or the application of the AIFC Administration. The visa is extended for up to 3 years. Extension of visa validity for AIFC investment residents and their family members is carried out for up to 5 years;
2) "A3" - to persons who arrived on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of a written request of the state body of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3) "B2" - based on the application of the inviting party, which previously issued an invitation for a primary visa, indicating the purpose of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Extension of the validity of a visa is carried out for up to 30 days;
4) "B7" - based on the application of the inviting party, which previously issued the invitation, as well as the central executive bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan or "Astana Hub". Extension of the visa is carried out for up to 90 days;
5) "B8" - on the basis of an application after the submission of documents for obtaining a permit for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Extension of the validity of a visa is carried out for up to 30 days;
6) "B21" - on the basis of a written request from the body conducting the preliminary investigation, or the court in which the criminal case is being considered - for the period necessary to complete the preliminary investigation or court hearing. Extension of the validity of a visa is carried out for a period not exceeding 180 days;
7) "C1" - on the basis of the applicant's application for a period not exceeding 1 year;
8) "C2" - on the basis of a written request of the inviting party for the periods determined by the Law on Migration in the presence of the following documents:
confirmation that the inviting person has financial resources for the maintenance of each family member per month in the amount of at least the minimum wage established by the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the republican budget;
confirmation that the inviting person has housing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the area of which corresponds to the established minimum standards for each family member in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 16, 1997 "On Housing Relations";
medical insurance for family members of the inviting person;
notarized copies of documents confirming family relations with the inviting person, submitted by authorized state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan or a foreign state;
9) "C3" - based on the application of the inviting party, which previously issued an invitation for a primary visa, and the presence of a permit for a labor immigrant, if such a permit is required in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
When carrying out labor activity in another region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the inviting party presents an order on secondment of a labor immigrant (or an agreement or contract).
Extension of the validity of the C3 category visa is carried out for the duration of the permit, but not more than 3 years (for AIFC participants and bodies, employees of Astana Hub participants or Astana Hub employees - no more than 5 years);
10) "C4" - on the basis of an application and an employment contract concluded with a legal entity - a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the specialty specified in the certificate of qualifications. Extension of the visa is carried out for the duration of the employment contract, but not more than 3 years;
11) "C5" - on the basis of a written request from local executive bodies of the capital, cities of republican significance and regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and their districts. The visa is extended for up to 2 years;
12) "C7" - on the basis of a written request of a religious association registered on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, agreed with the department of the authorized body that regulates religious activity. Extension of the visa is carried out for up to 180 days;
13) "C9" - on the basis of a petition from the authorized body for education or an educational institution registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Extension of the visa is carried out for up to 1 year;
14) "C12" - on the basis of an application in the presence of documents issued by medical organizations confirming the need for constant care for a foreign patient who is being treated in medical organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or confirming the need for constant care for close relatives - citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners and stateless persons, permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The extension of the validity of the visa is carried out for the period necessary for treatment, but not more than 1 year.
Footnote. Paragraph 49 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06. 2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
50. The validity of a B2 visa can only be extended once.
Footnote. Paragraph 50 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
51. Only the inviting party which has earlier executed the invitation to receive primary visa, except for visas of "C4" and "C9 categories " may file petition for the visa extension.
Documents for visa extension shall be submitted not earlier than thirty working days before, and not later than five working days before, expiry of the visa validity period.
Footnote. Paragraph 51 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the RK dated 3/30/2018 and order No. 11-1-4/128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the RK dated 4/12/2018 (shall be enforced upon expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
52. Visa validity periods, other than the cases provided for by these Rules are not subject to extension.
53. Visa validity periods are reduced according to paragraph 35 of these rules.
54. In the cases established by article 48 of the Law on migration, inviting party is denied execution of the invitation, the visa recipient –is denied visa issue as well.
55. Should the unauthenticated erasures and corrections, photos not affixed with seal and the unbound pages be detected in the passport the visa is not issued to holders of such documents.
56. Foreign institutions of the RK, the MFA of the RK and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK refuse issue of visas to visa recipients without explanation of motives and causes of refusal. The refusal reasons are fixed in Berkut UIS.
57. Lists of the natural and legal entities which earlier failed to ensure observance of the RK legislation by the immigrants invited by them and also the visa recipients for whom the entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan is prohibited shall be introduced in Berkut UIS of the NSC of the RK and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the RK.
Chapter 5. Procedure for appealing decisions, actions (inaction) of service providers and (or) their officials, the State Corporation and (or) its employees on provision of public services
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by Chapter 5 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publications).
58. A complaint against decisions, actions (inaction) of the service provider on the provision of a public service is submitted to the head of the service provider, to the authorized body for assessing and monitoring the quality of public services, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The complaint of the service recipient received by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 25 of the Law on Public Services, is subject to consideration within 5 (five) working days from the date of its registration.
The complaint of the service recipient received by the authorized body for assessing and monitoring the quality of the provision of public services is subject to consideration within 15 (fifteen) working days from the date of its registration.
A complaint against decisions, actions (inaction) of employees of the State Corporation when providing services through the State Corporation is submitted to the head of the State Corporation, or to the authorized body in the field of informatization.
In cases of disagreement with the results of the provision of a public service, the service recipient applies to the court in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Appendix 1
to the Rules for issuing invitations,
approval of invitations for entry of
foreigners and persons without
citizenship to the Republic of
Kazakhstan, issuance, cancellation,
restoration of visas of the Republic
of Kazakhstan, as well as,
extension and shortening of their
validity period |
Recipients, category, multiplicity, validity period, period of stay, grounds and required documents for issuing a visa
Footnote. Appendix 1 - as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4 / 245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication); as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
№
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Visa Category
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Visa recipients
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Visa Multiplicity
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Visa’s period of validity
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Period of stay
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Grounds for issuing a visa
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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Category "А"
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Diplomatic visa
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1.
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А1
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1) heads of foreign states, governments, international organizations, equated to diplomatic status and members of their families;
2) members of parliaments, governments of foreign states, international organizations, equated to diplomatic status and members of their families - holders of diplomatic passports, as well as members of official foreign delegations and persons accompanying them - holders of diplomatic passports;
3) honorary consuls of the Republic of Kazakhstan and members of their families.
4) holders of diplomatic passports, as well as passports of international organizations, having a status equivalent to diplomatic agents traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on official business;
5) diplomatic couriers carrying diplomatic mail - holders of diplomatic passports, in the presence of a courier sheet.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
instruction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
a verbal note;
an invitation.
The visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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for the entire duration of the visa
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2.
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А2
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diplomatic agents of foreign diplomatic and equivalent missions, consular officials of foreign consular institutions, employees of international organizations and their representative offices accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan, traveling to work in the Republic of Kazakhstan, honorary consuls of foreign states accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan and their family members.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
a note verbale (indicating the position of the invited person to which he was appointed, and in the case of rotation, the position, last name and first name of the employee to whose place he was appointed);
an invitation.
The visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
On the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the visa recipient is accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After the expiration of the accreditation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (or in case of refusal of accreditation), a single entry visa is issued for up to 90 days for leaving the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 180 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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3.
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А3
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1) members of official foreign delegations, accompanying persons and members of their families;
2) representatives of foreign mass media accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan and traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan (in agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
3) military personnel of foreign states traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on official business;
4) persons who are dependent on persons applying for visas of categories "A2" and "A4".
5) holders of passports of international organizations who do not have the status equated to diplomatic agents, as well as holders of national passports working in international organizations and their family members;
6) holders of service passports traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on official business;
7) diplomatic couriers carrying diplomatic mail, if they do not have a diplomatic passport, in the presence of a courier sheet;
8) persons going on a business trip to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of foreign diplomatic missions, consular offices, international organizations and their representative offices, state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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The visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
instruction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
a note verbale;
an invitation;
a petition of citizens of the countries indicated in the list of states.
The visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
For representatives of foreign mass media, a visa is issued/extended for the duration of accreditation.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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for the entire duration of the visa
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9) cosmonauts and astronauts traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for a flight into outer space and returning from the outer space to Earth.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 3 years
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for the entire duration of the visa
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4.
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А4
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members of the administrative, technical and service personnel of diplomatic missions, employees of international organizations or their representative offices, consular officials, employees of the service personnel of consular institutions of foreign states accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and members of their families.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
a note verbale (indicating the position of the invited person to which he is appointed, and in case of rotation, the position, surname and name of the employee to whose place he is appointed);
an invitation.
The visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
In the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the visa recipient is accredited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After the expiration of the accreditation period in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (or in case of refusal of accreditation), a visa is issued for up to 90 days to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Multiple visa
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up to 180 days
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for the entire duration of the visa.
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5.
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А5
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Heads and/or
deputy heads and/
or heads of structural
divisions of legal
entities engaged
in investment activities
on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreigners and stateless persons making investments in accordance with the AIFC investment tax residency program, as well as their family members.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
The visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation or a request from the inviting party, if there is a request from the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan for investments or on the basis of a request from the AIFC Administration.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 5 years
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for the entire duration of the visa
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Category "B"
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Business trip visa
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6.
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В1
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1) participants of conferences, symposiums, forums, exhibitions, concerts, cultural, scientific and other events;
2) participants of meetings, round tables, exhibitions, meetings of experts;
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Up to 60 days
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The visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
instruction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
a note verbale;
an invitation;
petitions of citizens of the countries indicated in the list of states.
The visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
A single-entry electronic visa is issued through the VMP on the basis of an invitation.
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3) persons accompanying humanitarian aid;
4) persons arriving for the purpose of lecturing and conducting classes in educational institutions;
5) participants of youth, student and school exchange programs, with the exception of training in educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
6) participants of sports events.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Up to 60 days
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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Not more than 60 days at each entry
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7.
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В2
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1) persons arriving for the purpose of installation, repair and maintenance of equipment;
2) persons arriving for the purpose of providing consulting or audit services.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Up to 30 days
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
The visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation or petition of participants or bodies of the AIFC.
A single-entry electronic visa is issued through the VMP on the basis of an invitation.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 180 days
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Up to 90 days
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8.
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В3
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1) persons arriving to conduct negotiations, conclude contracts;
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Up to 30 days
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
instruction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
a note verbale;
an invitation;
a petition of citizens of the countries indicated in the list of states;
a written order of the head of the foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues a visa on the basis of an invitation or a request from the inviting party.
A single-entry electronic visa is issued through the VMP on the basis of an invitation.
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2) persons arriving to negotiate, conclude contracts within the framework of cooperation in the field of industrialization and investment;
3) founders or members of the board of directors. инвестиций;
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 days
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Not more than 30 days at each entry
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Visa for international road transportations
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9.
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В4
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persons engaged in international road transportations
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Not more than 30 days
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the following documents:
1) a petition;
2) permits for the passage of a motor vehicle on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (permit form);
3) a copy of the permit for international transportation;
4) a copy of the driver's license;
5) documents for the vehicle.
The recipient of the visa enters and leaves the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan only by transport corresponding to the category of the visa received.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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not more than 30 days at each entry
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Visa for crew members of air, sea, river vessels and train crews
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10.
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В5
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persons who are members of the crews of regular and charter flights, who do not have the appropriate certificate of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), members of train crews, as well as crews of sea and river vessels.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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not more than 30
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A visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of a petition (written application and permits to travel through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
Members of train crews enter the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan only by transport corresponding to the category of the visa received.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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not more than 30 days at each entry
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Visa for participation in religious events
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11.
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В6
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persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in the activities of a religious association (with the exception of missionary activities).
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Not more than 30 days
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
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Visa for educational practice or internship
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12.
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В7
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persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for an educational practice or internship, including for training under the Astana Hub programs, as well as their family members.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation or a petition from Astana Hub.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 180 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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Visa for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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13.
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В8
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1) persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan to obtain a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) persons staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are international agreements on visa-free entry, ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as citizens of the states specified in paragraph 17 of the Rules of entry and stay of immigrants in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 21, 2012 No. 148, and those applying to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the application of foreigners or stateless persons, except ethnic Kazakhs traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan to obtain a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan (without approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan).
A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the application of foreigners or stateless persons staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are international agreements on visa-free entry, ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, to citizens of the states specified in paragraph 17 of the Rules of entry and stay of immigrants in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 21, 2012 No. 148, as well as those with a C3 visa.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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14.
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В10
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1) persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on private business;
2) citizens of the countries indicated in the list of states;
3) persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for a funeral or in cases of illness of relatives/friends - in the presence of supporting documents;
4) spouses, children (including adopted) or parents (guardians, trustees) (if there are documents confirming kinship) entering the Republic of Kazakhstan together with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
5) spouses, children (who are not ethnic Kazakhs) entering the Republic of Kazakhstan together with ethnic Kazakhs.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
a note verbale;
an invitation;
a petition (persons specified in the sub-paragraphs 2), 3), 4), 5) and 6) of paragraph 14 of Appendix 1 to these Rules
A visa is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of a verbal note.
A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
an invitation;
a petition (persons specified in subparagraph 3), paragraph 14 of Appendix 1 to these Rules.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 180 days
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Not more than 90 days at each entry
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6) former compatriots;
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Multiple visa
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Up to 3 years
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Visa for adoption of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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15.
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В11
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persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for adoption of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 180 days
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Not more than 120 days
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The visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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Not more than 120 days at each entry
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16.
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В12
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persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan as tourists.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Not more than 30 days
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions on the basis of one of the following documents:
an invitation;
an application of citizens of the countries specified in the list of states specified in Appendix 4-4 of these Rules.
A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
A single-entry electronic visa is issued through the VMP on the basis of an invitation.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 90 days
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Not more than 30 days at each entry
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17.
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В13
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persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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within 5 days in one direction
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A visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an application in the presence of:
travel documents, issued visa or other grounds giving the right to enter the country of destination;
travel documents, a visa issued, as well as a driver's license from this person and documents confirming the right to drive a vehicle, travelling on a personal vehicle.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 180 days
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within 5 days in one direction
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Visa for departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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18.
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В14
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persons permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan, when leaving the Republic of Kazakhstan for permanent residence.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the permission of the internal affairs bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan for permanent residence.
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19.
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В15
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persons who have lost their passport on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 30 days, but not beyond the validity period of the passport
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an application and a certificate of return (other travel document) upon confirmation of data on entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and registration with the internal affairs bodies, or instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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20.
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В16
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persons in respect of whom decisions have been made to shorten the period of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 30 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the conclusion of the internal affairs bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the reduction of the period of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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21.
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В17
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persons in respect of whom resolutions on bringing to administrative responsibility have been adopted that are not related to expulsion, if there are no grounds for their further stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Single entry visa
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Up to 15 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of a resolution on an administrative offense and the conclusion of the internal affairs bodies on the absence of grounds for further stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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22.
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В18
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persons arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan or staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan without a visa, if there are no grounds for their further stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Single entry visa
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Up to 30 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the conclusion of the internal affairs bodies on the absence of grounds for further stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan, if the circumstances of the case do not entail administrative or criminal liability, or instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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23.
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В19
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persons who have served a sentence or release from punishment, as well as persons whose probation control, the deferred execution of punishment has expired.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 15 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of a message from the Committee of the Penal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or its territorial bodies, or the local police service (for parolees).
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24.
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В20
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persons who have provided evidence of force majeure, delay or cancellation of a flight, departure of a train or other vehicle preventing them from leaving the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan before the expiration of the visa or the permitted visa-free period of stay.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 15 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an application and documents confirming force majeure circumstances, delay or cancellation of a flight, departure of a train or other vehicle preventing departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan before the expiration of the visa or the permitted visa-free stay, or instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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25.
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В21
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persons who have reported the commission of acts against them recognized in accordance with the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a grave or especially grave crime.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 30 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of a petition in the presence of a coupon -notification of registration of the application in the Unified Register of pre-trial investigation.
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26.
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В22
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persons who have been brought to criminal responsibility, in respect of whom the criminal case has been terminated, as well as other persons from whom legal restrictions on leaving the Republic of Kazakhstan have been lifted.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 15 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of a resolution on the termination of a criminal case approved or agreed with the prosecutor, or information from an authorized body that has established restrictions on leaving the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Category "С"
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Visa for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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27.
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С1
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ethnic Kazakhs traveling or staying in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the purpose of permanent residence.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan (without coordination with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the following documents:
1) documents confirming the applicant's nationality - in the absence of a record of nationality in identity documents;
2) documents confirming the right to include Candace in the immigration quota as a priority (if any);
3) certificate of absence in the applicant and his family members of diseases specified in the order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 30, 2011 No. 664 "On approval of the list of diseases, the presence of which prohibits entry of foreigners and stateless persons to the Republic of Kazakhstan" (registered in the Register of State registration of regulatory legal acts No. 7274);
4) a document confirming the presence or absence of a criminal record issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence.
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Family reunification visa
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28.
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С2
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persons who are family members of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan, ethnic Kazakhs and former compatriots and those who have received a temporary residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan (for a period of at least two years), foreigners and stateless persons permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as business immigrants.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan (without approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan) on the basis of the following documents:
1) the request of the inviting person (in any form);
2) temporary residence permit of the inviting person, except for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (notarized copy);
3) identity document of the inviting person and family members (notarized copy);
4) confirmation that the inviting person has money for the maintenance of each family member per month in the amount of at least the minimum wage established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the republican budget;
5) confirmation of the presence of the inviting person's housing on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the area of which corresponds to the established minimum standards for each family member in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 16, 1997 "On Housing Relations" (notarized copy);
6) medical insurance for family members of the inviting person;
7) a document confirming family relations with the inviting person (married for at least three years, recognized by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan), submitted by authorized state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan or a foreign state (in accordance with paragraph 17 of these Rules, a notarized copy is submitted);
8) a document confirming the presence or absence of a criminal record for adult family members of the inviting person (issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence).
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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for the entire duration of the visa or for the period of registration of the inviting person (except for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan)
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29.
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С3
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persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan, or staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan for work, as well as their family members.
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Single entry visa
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up to 90 days (for citizens of countries whose passports are not recognized by the Republic of Kazakhstan - up to 1 year)
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for the entire duration of the visa.
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A visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the request of the inviting party in the presence of:
a permit issued to the employer to attract foreign labor, or documents confirming that in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan or international treaties to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party, the visa recipient does not need a work permit or a permit to attract foreign labor;
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Multiple visa
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up to 3 years (AIFC participants and bodies, employees of Astana Hub participants or employees of Astana Hub – no more than 5 years) or for the duration of the permit
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for the entire duration of the visa.
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30.
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С4
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persons coming to the Republic of Kazakhstan or staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan for self-employment in professions in demand in priority sectors of the economy.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A single-entry visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the following documents:
1) a petition;
2) a certificate of compliance with qualifications for self-employment;
A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the following documents:
1) a petition;
2) a certificate of compliance with qualifications for self-employment;
3) an employment contract.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 3 years
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for the entire duration of the visa
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31.
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С5
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business immigrants
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation, if available:
1) a medical certificate confirming the absence of diseases, the presence of which prohibits entry of foreigners and stateless persons to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) medical insurance;
3) a document confirming the presence or absence of a criminal record issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence;
4) a document confirming the existence or absence of a ban on entrepreneurial activity on the basis of a court decision issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent residence, if the issuance of such a certificate is provided for by the legislation of a foreign state.
The visa recipient must be of legal age.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 2 years (ethnic Kazakhs – up to 3 years)
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for the entire duration of the visa
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32.
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С6
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seasonal foreign workers
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation in the presence of a permit issued to the employer to attract foreign labor.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year, but not beyond the validity period of the permit
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for the entire duration of the visa
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Visa for missionary activity
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33.
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С7
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persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan to carry out missionary activities, as well as members of their families.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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Not more than 30 days
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 180 days
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for the entire duration of the visa.
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Visa for humanitarian reasons
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34.
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С8
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volunteers arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide services in the field of education, healthcare and social assistance free of charge, as well as to persons arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan for the purpose of providing charitable, humanitarian assistance and grants.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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for the entire duration of the visa
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35.
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С9
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1) persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for the purpose of admission to educational organizations implementing educational curricula of secondary, technical and vocational, post-secondary, higher and postgraduate education;
2) persons studying in educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan implementing educational curricula of secondary, technical and vocational, post-secondary, higher and postgraduate education, including the organized student exchange programs and preparatory courses, as well as their family members;
3) ethnic Kazakhs who temporarily arrived in the Republic of Kazakhstan and enrolled in educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, arrived under a visa-free regime, as well as their family members.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation (for minor visa recipients with the notarized written consent of legal representatives, with translation into Kazakh or Russian).
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan issues a multiple-entry visa to the persons specified in subparagraph 3) on the basis of a petition of an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the presence of documents confirming the nationality of the visa recipient.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 1 year
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for the entire duration of the visa
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Visa for private travel (ethnic Kazakhs)
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36.
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С10
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ethnic Kazakhs
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Single entry visa
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Up to 90 days
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an application and documents confirming their nationality.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 3 years
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for the entire duration of the visa
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37.
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С11
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persons under the age of majority (under 18 years)
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Single entry visa
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Up to 1 year
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for the entire duration of the visa
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A visa is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the petition of legal representatives (one of the representatives) or the petition of individuals in the presence of a power of attorney from the legal representatives of a minor.
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Multiple visa
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Up to 3 year
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for the entire duration of the visa
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38.
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С12
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1) persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for treatment, medical examination or consultations, as well as accompanying persons;
2) persons staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan, if there is a need for their treatment, as well as accompanying persons;
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Single entry visa
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Up to 180 days
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Not more than 90 days
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To the persons specified in paragraphs 1) and 3), a visa is issued by the foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of an invitation.
A visa to the persons specified in paragraphs 2) and 4) is issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of one of the following documents:
documents issued by a medical organization located in the Republic of Kazakhstan confirming the need for treatment and permanent care of a foreign patient being treated in medical organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
documents issued by a medical organization located in the Republic of Kazakhstan confirming the need for permanent care of close relatives – citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
instruction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
A single-entry electronic visa is issued through the VMP on the basis of an invitation.
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3) persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for the purpose of caring for close relatives – citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and being treated in medical institutions.
4) persons who are in the Republic of Kazakhstan when there is a need to take care of close relatives – citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, being treated in medical institutions.
Note:
The degree of kinship of the persons specified in paragraphs 3) and 4) is determined in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Single entry visa
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Up to 180 days
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not more than 90 days
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Annex 2
to the Rules for execution of
invitations, coordination
of invitations for entry of
foreigners and noncitizens into the
Republic of Kazakhstan, issue,
cancellation, recovery of the
Republic of Kazakhstan visas, and
extension and reduction of their
validity period |
Filling of visa sticker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Footnote. Appendix 2 as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4 / 228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
All categories visa is executed on special designated adhesive carrier paper in the form of label having protective properties from counterfeit. The visa label consists of visa itself (original) and its counterfoil having the same numerical order. The completed visa is glued to passport or a group visa sheet, and a visa label counterfoil– on specially designated location in visa application form.
The visa sticker filling is performed in “Berkut” UIS or by hand in accordance with Clause 41 hereof:
1) Code of institution issuing a visa (e.g.: 001) shall be specified in column "берілген жері/place of issue";
2) Visa multiplicity shall be stamped in the column "мәртесі/entries" (e.g.: single entry – "1", multi-entry– "multiple");
3) Code of visa category shall be set in the column "түрі-категориясы/category" (e.g.: В1);
4) Date of visa issue shall be set out in the column "берілген күні/date of issue";
The date of visa issue and periods of visa validity shall be set in figures (e.g.: 30.01.2016.);
5) Surname, name and patronymic (if any) of visa owner shall be specified in the column "тегі-аты/name-given name", the same as in passport (e.g.: surname Braun Given name Alexander, swipe zone:
P<BRAUN<<ALEXANDER<<<<<<<<<<<<
P001545444FRA85019M28117000000<<14)
6) Number of passport of a foreigner receiving visa of the Republic of Kazakhstan is set in the column "паспорттың №/passport №". "топтық" is entered in case of group visa issue;
7) The date which the visa validity periods starts from is entered in the column "басталу мерзімі/valid from";
8) The expiration date of visa validity is entered in the column "аяқталу мерзімі/valid until";
9) The name of inviting party shall be entered in the column "шақырған мекеме/inviting organization" (e.g.: "АҚШ ҚР-дағы Елшілігі", "ҚР Қаржы министрлігі", "Ақбота" ЖШС, number of invitation for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan for private affairs issued by the MIA of the RK, etc.).
In visas of categories "B10" and "C1" the name of the authority that issued the invitation, agreed on the materials for issuing a permit for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan (for example: "Nur-Sultan kalasynyn PD") is indicated.
Name of the RK diplomatic representative or consular office (e.g.: "ҚР-дың АҚШ-тағы Елшілігі") is specified during visa issue on the basis of petition to the RK foreign establishment.
10) It is required to enter into the column "қосымша мәліметтер/additional information" the following data:
a) number of renewed, transferred or corrected visa and entry "визаны ұзарту" (e.g.: "№14061072 ұзарту", "№14061072 түзету/көшіру");
b) in the event if the visa is issued on the basis of a document evidencing the death or the state of one of seriously ill relatives the relevant entry shall be made (e.g.: "01.01.2014 жылғы жеделхат", "жерлеуге");
c) name of residential area, closed for visit by foreign citizens, number and date of the MFA of the RK (the MIA of the RK) confirmation, in case if a permit to visit was conferred to persons of specified category (e.g.: "Курчатов қ., № 01-027/3 11.01.2013 ж.");
d) number of entrants and departed persons according to the list is specified in case of group visa issue (e.g.: "25 адамның тізімі қоса беріледі");
e) make, model (type) and number of vehicle used by vehicle owner e.g. "Toyota Camry, № AF-723 R");
f) entry "жұмыс жасауға құқығы жоқ – work is not permitted" (family members and dependents);
g) entry points to the Republic of Kazakhstan and departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan, when required;
h) number of infant passport in visa label of accompanying person if the infant is not entered to the holder’s passport and has own passport;
i) number of accompanying person passport in visa stickers of infants, in the event if there are more than three infants having own passports going with passport holder;
j) period of visa recipient stay (e.g.: 30 days at each entry);
k) other additional information.
If additional information is unavailable, this column remains unfilled.
11) amount of consular fee or state duty shall be put in the column "төлем ақы/fee" (e.g.: " USD30", " EUR30" or " KZT500"). "о" is put in case of visa issue without charging of consular fee (state duty);
12) the dash shall be put in the column "өзімен бірге/accompanied by", in case of visa executed for one person without accompanying person;
If the family members are entered into the holder’s passport, and they accompany him/her on legal grounds, then a symbol "+" and their number (e.g.: "+3") shall be specified in this column.
In the event if more than three infants having own passports go together with the passport holder, then separate visas shall be issued to them.
13) A signature shall be affixed and a surname of authorized officer of the RK foreign establishment, RK MFA, RK MIA who had issued a visa shall be specified in the column "қолы және тегі/signature and surname";
14) Citizenship and number of payment documents evidencing payment of consular fees or state duty are specified in the columns of counterfoil "азаматтығы/nationality" and "түбіртек №/receipt №", in the column "ескертпе/remarks" – notes, accordingly.
In the event if during the period of visa recipient staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan the passport becomes inapplicable for further use, and its holder has submitted a new passport, new visa is glued thereto with indication of all requisites of previous visa except for requisites specified in the following columns of visa label: "берілген жері- place of issue", "берілген күні – date of issue", "қолы және тегі – name and signature" and "паспорт нөмірі – passport number".
The number of visa subject to transfer is specified in the visa sticker column "қосымша мәліметтер – additional data".
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Annex 3
to the Rules for
preparation of invitations,
agreement of invitations for entry
of foreigners and noncitizens to the
Republic of Kazakhstan, issue,
cancellation, recovery of the
Republic of Kazakhstan visas, and
extension and reduction of their
validity period |
Footnote. Appendix 3 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 30.03.2018 and order No. 11-1-4 / 128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 12.04. 2018 (shall be enforced upon the expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
The inviting party confirms the invitation to accept:
Ser. No.
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surname, name (shall be filled in strict conformity to passport)
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sex
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date and place of birth
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citizenship
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passport number
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Issue and expiry date of passport
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place of employment and position abroad
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Address of residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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code CATO (residential place)
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Street, microdistrict
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The building number
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pavilion
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Room
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Table continued
The route of travel during the period of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan
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Address of permanent residence abroad (in English)
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Validity period of the requested visa
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Visa multiplicity
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Place of visa issue
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Note: CATO - classifier of administrative-territorial objects.
Purpose of a visit (type of visa): diplomatic visa, official visa, employment visa,
tourist visa, education visa, business visa, transit visa, investor visa, medical treatment visa, residency visa (please underline as appropriate)
(Name of the inviting party) assumes responsibilities for timely explanation to invited persons of their rights and obligations in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Warning on the responsibility for failure to take actions regarding timely registration of immigrants, execution of documentation for the right of their stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan, travel in the country and ensuring departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan after a certain period of residence in accordance with the migration legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with article 518 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On administrative offences"
Director
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(position of the legal entity head)
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(signature, seal)
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Surname, name, patronymic (if any) of the legal entity head
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Executive:
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Surname, initials, phone.
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Appendix 3-1
to the Rules for issuing invitations,
coordinating invitations for the
entry of foreigners and stateless
persons into the Republic of
Kazakhstan, issuing, canceling,
restoring visas of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, as well as extending
and reducing their validity |
Footnote. Appendix 3-1 was excluded by the joint Order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 31.01.2019 No. 11-1-4/38 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.02.2019 No. 85 (shall come into force ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
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Appendix 3-1
to the Rules for issuing
invitations, coordinating
invitations for the entry of
foreigners and stateless persons
into the Republic of Kazakhstan,
issuing, canceling, restoring visas
of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as
well as extending and reducing
their validity |
Public Service Standard "Acceptance and approval of invitations of receiving persons for issuing visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan"
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by Appendix 3-1 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall come into force ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication); as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4/228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall come into force ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
1
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Name of the service provider
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Territorial police authorities
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2
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Methods of providing a public service
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Acceptance of the application and issuance of the result of the provision of a public service is carried out through:
1) the service provider;
2) non–profit Joint Stock Company State Corporation "Government for Citizens" (hereinafter - the State Corporation);
3) the "electronic government" web portal (hereinafter referred to as the portal) - when issuing an invitation to foreigners and stateless persons to obtain a single–entry visa of categories "B1", "B2", "B3", "B10".
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3
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The term of providing a public service
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From the moment of delivery of the package of documents to the service provider, the State Corporation - 5 (five) working days.
The National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – the RK NSC) ensures the approval of the application within up to 3 working days. At the written request of the bodies of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the specified period of 5 working days is extended to 30 calendar days.
The service provider, indicating the reasons and terms for extending the provision of public services, notifies the service recipient in writing, and when the service recipient applies to the State Corporation, the notification of the extension of the terms for the provision of the public service is sent to the State Corporation within 3 working days for further informing the service recipient.
If the response is not provided by the coordinating state body within the specified period, the state service is provided within 1 working day after receiving the approval (when contacting the service provider).
When contacting the portal – 5 (five) working days.
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4
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The form of provision of a public service
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electronic (partially automated) / paper
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5
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The result of provision of a public service
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The issued invitation to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan by affixing on the first copy of the application the approval number, certified by the signature of an authorized employee and sealed by the service provider in accordance with Appendix 3 to the Rules for issuing invitations, coordinating invitations for foreigners and stateless persons to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan, issuing, canceling, restoring visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as extending and reducing their validity period (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) or a reasoned response about the refusal to provide a public service.
On the portal, the invitation is issued in the form of an electronic document.
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6
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The amount of payment charged to the service recipient for the provision of a public service and the methods of its collection in cases provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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A state fee is charged for provision of a public service, which, in accordance with subparagraph 3) of Article 613 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 25, 2017 "On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget" (Tax Code) is 0.5 monthly calculation index for each invitee, established on the day of payment of the state fee.
Payment is made in cash and non-cash form through second-tier banks and organizations that carry out certain types of banking operations.
In case of applying for a public service through a State Corporation, payment is made through the payment gateway of the "electronic government" (hereinafter – PGEG) or second-tier banks and organizations engaged in certain types of banking operations.
Receiving persons applying for approval of invitations for issuing visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan are exempt from paying the state fee:
1) members of foreign official delegations and accompanying persons arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, state bodies, akimats of regions, cities of republican significance and the capital;
3) foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan with humanitarian aid agreed with the interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
4) foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan with humanitarian aid agreed with the interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
5) foreign investors;
6) ethnic Kazakhs;
7) children under 16 years of age on the basis of the principle of reciprocity.
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Schedule
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1) service provider – from Monday to Friday from 9-00 to 18-30, with a lunch break from 13-00 to 14-30, except weekends and holidays, according to the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015. Acceptance of the application and issuance of the result of the provision of a public service is carried out at the place of registration of the service recipient from 9.00 to 17.30 with a lunch break from 13.00 to 14.30. Reception by the service provider is carried out on a first-come, first-served basis, without prior appointment and accelerated service;
2) State Corporation – from Monday to Saturday inclusive, in accordance with the established work schedule from 9.00 to 20.00 without lunch break, except Sundays and holidays, according to the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015;
3) the portal - around the clock, except for technical breaks in connection with repair work (when the service recipient applies after the end of working hours, on weekends and holidays, applications are accepted and the results of the provision of public services are issued on the next working day).
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The list of documents required for provision of a public service
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For issuing an invitation to a legal entity or individual entrepreneur:
1) a table filled in two copies according to the form in accordance with Appendix 3 to the Rules;
2) a document confirming the payment of the state fee.
3) a document confirming the authority of the representative;
Depending on the category of the requested visa, additional documents are required:
1) for investors – a petition of the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan for investments or the AIFC Administration;
2) for issuing a multiple entry business trip visa - a copy of the agreement or contract (with the exception of ethnic Kazakhs, former compatriots and citizens of the countries listed in the list of states, according to Appendix 4 to the Rules;
3) to participate in religious events or carry out missionary activities – a written consent of the department of the authorized body regulating religious activities;
4) to visit persons serving sentences in correctional institutions on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan – written consent of the Committee of the Penitentiary System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
5) for adoption of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan – written consent of the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of protection of children's rights;
6) for employment, including for seasonal foreign workers – a permit issued to an employer to attract foreign labor, or a certificate of compliance with qualifications for self-employment, and for foreigners and stateless persons for whom, in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 15, 2016 No. 802 "On approval of the Rules for establishing quotas for attracting foreign labor to the Republic of Kazakhstan and its distribution between regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, definition of persons, whose working activities do not need permission of local executive bodies for attraction of foreign labor, and the invalidation of certain decisions of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan", the permission to attract foreign labor is not required, the following documents are additionally submitted:
for Candace:
a copy and an original (for verification) of the certificate of Candace in the form approved by the authorized body for population migration issues;
for members of crews of sea, river vessels, air transport, teaching staff of higher educational institutions, that, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 5, 2001 No. 648 "On assignment of a special status to higher educational institutions", has received a special status, as well as for teachers with higher education who train personnel for the sectors of economy, working in higher educational institutions as managers with documents confirmed in accordance with the procedure, established by the Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On approval of the Rules for recognition and nostrification of educational documents" dated January 10, 2008 No. 8 (registered in the Register of State Registration of Regulatory Legal Acts No. 5135) (hereinafter – the Rules for recognition and nostrification of educational documents):
a copy of the employment contract with a foreign employee;
for persons involved by participants and bodies of the Astana International Financial Center (hereinafter – AIFC):
a copy of the certificate confirming the registration/accreditation of a legal entity in accordance with the current law of the AIFC;
a copy of the employment contract with a foreign employee;
for persons working in the national management holding in positions not lower than the heads of structural divisions with higher education with confirmed documents in accordance with the procedure established by the Rules for recognition and nostrification of educational documents:
the order of the national management holding on the appointment of a foreign employee as the first head of a structural division in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
for persons engaged to work as members of the Board of Directors of the national managing holding:
extract from the general meeting of the Board of Directors of the national managing holding;
persons working as the first heads of branches or representative offices of foreign legal entities - the decision of the founder or an extract from the general meeting of founders on the appointment of a foreign employee as the first head;
persons working as the first heads of Kazakhstani legal entities with a one hundred percent share of foreign participation in their authorized capital - the decision of the founder or an extract from the general meeting of founders on the appointment of a foreign employee as the first head in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
to persons working as deputy first heads of Kazakhstani legal entities with a one hundred percent share of foreign participation in their authorized capital - a copy of the order on acceptance and appointment to the position of deputy head;
7) to complete an educational practice or internship – a request from the central executive bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan or "Astana Hub" for training under the "Astana Hub" programs;
8) for humanitarian reasons – a document confirming the accreditation in the Republic of Kazakhstan of the requesting international organization or its representative office, or the official registration of a foreign non-governmental organization (foundation) in the country of its location in accordance with the legislation of that country, if there is an international agreement on the provision of humanitarian assistance ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan;
9) for education – a petition of an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan on education;
10) for the care of close relatives – citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or visa recipients permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and being treated in medical institutions – documents issued by a medical organization located in the Republic of Kazakhstan and confirming the need for permanent care, as well as documents confirming the degree of kinship.
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Grounds for refusal to provide a public service established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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1) establishing the unreliability of documents submitted by the service recipient for receiving a public service and (or) the data (information) contained therein;
2) non-compliance of the service recipient and (or) the submitted materials, objects, data and information necessary for provision of a public service with the requirements of these Rules;
3) a negative response of the authorized state bodies to the request for approval, which is required for the provision of a public service.
4) if a foreigner has not executed a penalty for committing a criminal or administrative offense imposed on him during his previous stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
5) if the invited foreigner was expelled from the Republic of Kazakhstan within five years prior to submitting the application;
6) applications of receiving persons for inviting foreigners to the Republic of Kazakhstan are not considered if, within twelve consecutive calendar months prior to submitting such an application, the receiving persons were held liable two or more times for late informing the internal affairs bodies about immigrants staying with them, failure to take measures to issue documents for their right to stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan and ensuring departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan after a certain period of stay.
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Other requirements, taking into account the specifics of the provision of a public service, including those provided in electronic form and through the State Corporation
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Reception is carried out in the order of an "electronic" queue, at the place of registration of the service recipient without accelerated service, it is possible to book an electronic queue through the portal.
The addresses of the places where the public service is provided, as well as the contact numbers of the service provider's reference services on the provision of public services are posted on the Ministry's Internet resource www.gov.kz.
Unified contact center for provision of public services: 1414, 8 800 080 7777.
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Appendix 4
to the Rules for execution of
invitations, coordination of
invitations for entry of the
foreigners and noncitizens into
the Republic of Kazakhstan, issue,
cancellation, restoration of visas
of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as
well as extension and Reduction of
their validity period |
List of economically developed states with sustainable political and migrational situation whose citizens are exempted from the need to present an invitation in the process of applying for A3, B1, B3, B10 and B12 visa types
1. Australia
2. Republic of Austria
3. United States of America
4. Kingdom of Belgium
5. United Arab Emirates
6. Republic of Bulgaria
7. Federative Republic of Brazil
8. Federal Republic of Germany
9. Hellenic Republic
10. Kingdom of Denmark
11. New Zealand
12. Japan
13. State of Israel
14. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
15. Irish Republic
16. Republic of Iceland
17. Kingdom of Spain
18. Italian Republic
19. Canada
20. State of Qatar
21. Republic of Cyprus
22. Republic of Korea
23. Republic of Latvia
24. Republic of Lithuania
25. Principality of Liechtenstein
26. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
27. Republic of Hungary
28. Federation of Malaysia
29. Republic of Malta
30. Principality of Monaco
31. Kingdom of the Netherlands
32. Kingdom of Norway
33. Sultanate of Oman
34. Republic of Poland
35. Portuguese Republic
36. Romania
37. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
38. Republic of Singapore
39. Slovak Republic
40. Republic of Slovenia
41. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
42. Finland
43. French Republic
44. Republic of Croatia
45. Czech Republic
46. Swiss Confederation
47. Kingdom of Sweden
48. Republic of Estonia
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Appendix 4-1
to the Rules for issuing invitations,
coordinating invitations for the
entry of foreigners and stateless
persons into the Republic of
Kazakhstan, issuing, canceling,
restoring visas of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, as well as extending
and reducing their validity |
Receipt of refusal to accept documents
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by Appendix 4-1 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
Guided by paragraph 2 of Article 20 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 15, 2013 "On Public Services", the department No.____ of the branch of the Non-Profit Joint Stock Company State Corporation "Governments for Citizens" (specify the address) refuses to accept an application for provision of the public service "Acceptance and approval of invitations of receiving persons for issuing visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan" in view of your submission of an incomplete package of documents according to the list provided for by the Rules for issuing invitations, coordination of invitations for entry of foreigners and stateless persons to the Republic of Kazakhstan, issuance, cancellation, restoration of visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as extension and reduction of their validity approved by joint order of the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 24, 2016 No. 11-1-2/555 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 28, 2016 No. 1100 (registered in the Register of State Registration of Regulatory Legal Acts under No. 14531), as well as expired documents, an employee of the State corporation refuses to accept an application.
Name of absent documents:
1)________________________________________;
2)________________________________________;
3)….
This receipt is made in 2 copies, one for each party.
Executive: _____________________________________________________________
(surname, first name, patronymic (if any) / signature of the employee of the state corporation)
Telephone__________
Received: ________________________________________________________________
(surname, first name, patronymic (if any) / signature of the service recipient)
"___" _________ 20__
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Appendix 4-2
to the Rules for issuing invitations,
coordinating invitations for the
entry of foreigners and stateless
persons into the Republic of
Kazakhstan, issuing, canceling,
restoring visas of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, as well as extending
and reducing their validity |
Public service standard "Issuance, restoration or extension of visas in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan to foreigners and stateless persons for the right to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan and enter the Republic of Kazakhstan"
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by Appendix 4-2 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication); as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4/228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
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Name of the service provider
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Territorial police authorities
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Methods of providing a public service
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Acceptance of the application and the issuance of the results of the provision of public services is carried out through:
1) The service provider;
2) The "electronic government" web portal (hereinafter referred to as the portal) www.egov.kz
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The term of providing a public service
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From the moment of delivery of the package of documents to the service provider or through the portal – 5 (five) working days.
When contacting through the portal - 30 (thirty) minutes.
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The form of provision of a public service
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Electronic (partially automated)/paper
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The result of provision of a public service
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1) through the service provider: a visa for entry / exit to / from the Republic of Kazakhstan or a response on refusal to provide a public service;
2) on the portal: visa in the form of an electronic document.
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The amount of payment charged to the service recipient for the provision of a public service and the methods of its collection in cases provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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A state fee is charged for the provision of a public service, which, in accordance with Article 613 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 25, 2017 "On taxes and other mandatory payments to the budget (Tax Code)" amounts to:
for issuing, restoring or extending a visa to foreigners and stateless persons on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan:
1) departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan - 0.5 monthly calculation index (hereinafter - MCI);
2) entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and exit from the Republic of Kazakhstan - 7 MCI;
3) multiple entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and exit from the Republic of Kazakhstan - 30 MCI.
Payment is made in cash and non-cash form through second-tier banks and organizations that carry out certain types of banking operations.
The following are exempt from paying the state fee:
1) members of foreign official delegations and accompanying persons arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) those arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, state bodies, akimats of regions, cities of republican significance and the capital;
3) foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan with humanitarian aid agreed with the interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
4) ethnic Kazakhs;
5) children under 16 years of age on the basis of the principle of reciprocity;
6) former citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan permanently residing abroad and traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for the funeral of close relatives;
7) foreign investors.
The state fee is also not charged for the issuance of repeated visas instead of primary visas containing errors made by officials of the service provider.
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Schedule of service provider
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1) the service provider – from Monday to Friday from 9-00 to 18-30, with a lunch break from 13-00 to 14-30, except weekends and holidays, according to the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015.
Applications are accepted and the results of the provision of the public service are issued from 9.00 am to 17.30 with a lunch break from 13.00 to 14.30.
2) the portal – around the clock, except for technical breaks in connection with repair work (when the service recipient applies after the end of working hours, on weekends and holidays, applications are accepted and the results of the provision of public services are issued on the next working day).
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The list of documents required for provision of a public service
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1) visa application form for obtaining a visa with a color or black-and-white photo measuring 3.5 x 4.5 centimeters;
2) when applying for a visa at a foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan or an international airport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the number, date of the invitation registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the number and date of issue of the invitation to the visa recipient is reported by the inviting party), or the request of the visa recipient of the category provided for in paragraph 25 of these Rules;
3) a valid diplomatic, official, foreign passport of a foreign state, or other identity document recognized as such by the Republic of Kazakhstan and granting the right to cross the State Border of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – passport);
4) original payment documents confirming payment of the state fee;
5) additional documents required for obtaining a visa in accordance with Appendix 1 to these Rules.
The grounds for issuing visas are determined in accordance with Appendix 1 to the Rules.
Additional:
for the issuance of a visa of category "C3" (for employment), the following is additionally submitted:
1) the request of the inviting party;
2) a permit issued to the employer by local executive bodies to attract foreign labor.
For foreigners and stateless persons for whom, in accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 15, 2016 No. 802 "On approval of the Rules for establishing quotas for attracting foreign labor to the Republic of Kazakhstan and its distribution among the regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, definition of persons whose employment does not require permission from local executive bodies to attract foreign labor, and the invalidation of some decisions of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan", permission to attract foreign labor is not required, the following documents are additionally submitted:
For Candace:
a copy and an original (for verification) of the Candace certificate in the form approved by the authorized body on migration issues;
for members of crews of sea, river vessels, air transport, teaching staff of higher educational institutions, that, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 5, 2001 No. 648 "On assignment of a special status to higher educational institutions", has received a special status, as well as for teachers with higher education who train personnel for the sectors of economy, working in higher educational institutions as managers with documents confirmed in accordance with the procedure established by the Rules for recognition and nostrification of educational documents:
a copy of the employment contract with a foreign employee;
for persons involved by participants and bodies of the Astana International Financial Center (hereinafter – AIFC):
1) a copy of the certificate confirming the registration/accreditation of a legal entity in accordance with the current law of the AIFC;
2) a copy of the employment contract with a foreign employee;
for persons working in the national management holding in positions not lower than the heads of structural divisions with higher education with confirmed documents in accordance with the procedure established by the Rules for recognition and nostrification of educational documents:
3) the order of the national management holding on the appointment of a foreign employee as the first head of a structural division in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
for persons engaged to work as members of the board of directors of the national management holding:
4) extract from the general meeting of the board of directors of the national managing holding;
persons working as the first heads of branches or representative offices of foreign legal entities:
5) the decision of the founder or an extract from the general meeting of founders on the appointment of a foreign employee as the first head;
persons working as the first heads of Kazakhstani legal entities with a one hundred percent share of foreign participation in their authorized capital:
6) the decision of the founder or an extract from the general meeting of founders on the appointment of a foreign employee as the first head in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
persons working as deputy first heads of Kazakhstani legal entities with a one-hundred-percent share of foreign participation in their authorized capital:
7) a copy of the order on acceptance and appointment to the position of deputy head.
For the extension of all visa categories:
1) visa application form for obtaining a visa in accordance with Appendix 6 to the Rules with a color or black-and-white photo of 3.5x4.5 centimeters in size;
2) valid foreign passport;
3) the original of the payment documents confirming the payment of the state fee.
Additional:
1) "A5" – on the basis of the request of the inviting party and the written confirmation of the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan for investments or on the basis of the request of the AIFC Administration. The visa validity period is extended for up to 5 years;
2) "B2" – on the basis of the request of the inviting party, which previously issued an invitation for obtaining a primary visa, indicating the purpose of stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The visa validity period is extended for up to 30 days;
3) "B7" – on the basis of the request of the inviting party that previously issued the invitation, as well as the central executive bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, participants and bodies of the AIFC or Astana Hub. Visa extension is carried out for up to 90 days;
4) "B8" – on the basis of an application after the submission of documents for obtaining a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The visa validity period is extended for up to 30 days;
5) "B21" – on the basis of a written request from the body conducting the preliminary investigation, or the court in which the criminal case is being considered – for the period necessary to complete the preliminary investigation, or a court hearing. The extension of the visa validity period is carried out for a period of no more than 180 days;
6) "C1" - on the basis of the applicant's application for a period of no more than 1 year;
7) "C2" – on the basis of a written request from the inviting party for the terms determined by the Migration Law in the presence of the following documents:
confirmation that the inviting person has financial resources for the maintenance of each family member per month in the amount of at least the minimum wage established by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the republican budget;
confirmation from the inviting person that he has housing on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the area of which corresponds to the established minimum standards for each family member in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 16, 1997 "On Housing relations";
medical insurance for family members of the inviting person;
notarized copies of documents confirming family relations with the inviting person, submitted by authorized state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan or a foreign state;
8) "C3" – on the basis of the request of the inviting party, which previously issued an invitation for obtaining a primary visa, and the availability of a permit for a labor immigrant, if such a permit is required in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
When working in another region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the inviting party presents an order for the secondment of a labor immigrant (or an agreement or a contract).
The extension of the visa of the category "C3" is carried out for the duration of the permit, but not more than 3 years (participants and bodies of the AIFC, employees of the participants of "Astana Hub" or employees of "Astana Hub" – no more than 5 years);
8) "C4" – on the basis of an application and an employment contract concluded with a legal entity - resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the specialty specified in the certificate of conformity of qualifications. The extension of the visa validity period is carried out for the duration of the employment contract, but not more than 3 years;
9) "C5" – on the basis of a written request from local executive bodies of the capital, cities of republican significance and regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan and their districts. The visa is extended for up to 2 years;
10) "C7" – on the basis of a written request of a religious association registered in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, agreed with the department of the authorized body regulating religious activities. Visa extension is carried out for up to 180 days;
11) "C9" – on the basis of the petition of the authorized body for education or an educational institution registered in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Visa extension is carried out for up to 1 year;
12) "C12" – on the basis of a petition in the presence of documents issued by medical organizations confirming the need for permanent care of a foreign patient being treated in medical organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or confirming the need for permanent care of close relatives – citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners and stateless persons permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The extension of the visa validity period is carried out for the period necessary for treatment, but not more than 1 year.
Or through the portal:
- to receive single-entry electronic tourist, business and treatment visas, an electronic request from the service recipient.
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Grounds for refusal to provide a public service established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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1) establishing the unreliability of the documents submitted by the service recipient for receiving the state service, and (or) the data (information) contained therein;
2) non-compliance of the service recipient and (or) the submitted materials, objects, data and information necessary for the provision of public services with the requirements of these Rules;
3) the negative response of the authorized state bodies to the request for approval, which is required for the provision of the public service.
4) if a foreigner has not executed a penalty for committing a criminal or administrative offense imposed on him during his previous stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
5) if the invited foreigner was expelled from the Republic of Kazakhstan within five years prior to submitting the application.
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Other requirements, taking into account the specifics of the provision of a public service, including those provided in electronic form
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Reception is carried out in the order of the "electronic" queue, at the place of registration of the service recipient without accelerated service, as well as through the portal.
It is possible to book an electronic queue through the portal.
The addresses of the places where the public service is provided, as well as the contact numbers of the service provider's reference services on the provision of public services are posted on the Ministry's Internet resource www.mvd.gov.kz .
Unified contact center for the provision of public services: 1414, 8 800 080 7777.
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Appendix 4-3
to the Rules for issuing invitations,
coordinating invitations for the
entry of foreigners and stateless
persons into the Republic of
Kazakhstan, issuing, canceling,
restoring visas of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, as well as extending
and reducing their validity |
Public service standard "Issuance, extension of visas for entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan and transit through the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan"
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by Appendix 4-3 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication); as amended by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 11-1-4/228 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 11.06.2021 No. 336 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
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Name of the service provider
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter - the service provider)
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Methods of providing a public service
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Acceptance of the application and issuance of the result of the provision of a public service is carried out through:
1) the service provider;
2) e-government web portal (hereinafter referred to as the portal) – for issuing single-entry visas of categories "B1", "B2", "B3", "B12" and "C12".
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The term of providing a public service
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From the moment of delivery of the package of documents to the service provider – no more than 5 (five) working days.
When accessing the portal – 1 (one) working day.
If the response is not provided by the coordinating state body within the specified period, the public service is provided within 1 working day after receiving the approval (when contacting the service provider).
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The form of provision of a public service
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Electronic (partially automated) / paper
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The result of provision of a public service
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A visa to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan or a response to refuse to provide a public service.
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The amount of payment charged to the service recipient for the provision of a public service and the methods of its collection in cases provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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The public service is provided to individuals on a paid basis in accordance with the rates of the consular fee, in accordance with the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 25, 2017 "On taxes and other obligatory payments to the budget (Tax Code)" (hereinafter referred to as the Tax Code), except for cases expressly provided for in Article 628 of the Tax Code.
Payment of the consular fee is carried out in cash or non-cash form through second-tier banks and organizations that carry out certain types of banking operations.
The amounts of consular fees paid are non-refundable.
The following persons are exempt from paying the consular fee:
1) members of foreign official delegations and accompanying persons traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2) foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan to participate in events of national and international significance (symposiums, conferences and other political, cultural, scientific and sporting events);
3) foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Office of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
4) foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan with humanitarian aid agreed with the interested state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
5) employees of international organizations traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on official business;
6) foreigners traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan at the invitation of foreign diplomatic missions and consular offices, as well as international organizations accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the basis of the principle of reciprocity;
7) foreigners – holders of diplomatic and service passports traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan on official business;
8) children under 16 years of age on the basis of the principle of reciprocity;
9) persons of Kazakh nationality who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
10) former citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan permanently residing abroad and traveling to the Republic of Kazakhstan for the funeral of close relatives;
11) for issuing investor, official, and diplomatic visas;
12) for issuing repeated visas instead of primary visas containing errors made by officials of the service provider.
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Schedule
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1) service provider – from Monday to Friday inclusive, from 9.00 to 18.30 with a lunch break from 13.00 to 14.30, except weekends and holidays, according to the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015.
The reception of documents and the issuance of the results of the provision of a public service is carried out from 09:00 to 17:30, with a lunch break from 13:00 to 14:30.
For service providers outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, documents are accepted from 09:30 to 12:30, and the results of the provision of a public service are issued from 16:00 to 17:00. Wednesday is not a reception day.
2) the portal – around the clock, except for technical breaks in connection with repair work (when the service recipient applies after the end of working hours, on weekends and holidays, applications are accepted and the results of the provision of a public service are issued on the next working day).
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The list of documents required for provision of a public service
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To obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Kazakhstan, you must submit:
to the service provider:
1) visa application form for obtaining a visa with a color or black-and-white photo measuring 3.5 x 4.5 centimeters;
2) when applying for a visa at a foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the number, date of the invitation registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the number and date of issue of the invitation to the visa recipient is reported by the inviting party), or the request of the recipient for the visa of the category provided for in paragraph 25 of these Rules;
3) a valid diplomatic, official, foreign passport of a foreign state, or other identity document recognized as such by the Republic of Kazakhstan and granting the right to cross the State Border of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – passport);
4) original payment documents confirming payment of the consular fee;
5) additional documents required for obtaining a visa in accordance with Appendix 1 to these Rules.
to the portal:
1) an electronic application;
2) the number and date of the invitation registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the number and date of issue of the invitation to the visa recipient is reported by the inviting party);
3) information about the payment of the consular fee.
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Grounds for refusal to provide a public service established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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1) establishing the unreliability of the documents submitted by the service recipient for receiving the state service, and (or) the data (information) contained therein;
2) non-compliance of the service recipient and (or) the submitted materials, objects, data and information necessary for the provision of a public service with the requirements of these Rules;
3) the negative response of the authorized state bodies to the request for approval, which is required for the provision of public services.
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Other requirements
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The public service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, without prior appointment and accelerated service.
The addresses of the places where the public service is provided, as well as the contact numbers of the service provider's reference services on the provision of a public service are posted on the Ministry's Internet resource www.gov.kz.
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Appendix 4-4
to the Rules for issuing invitations,
coordinating invitations for the
entry of foreigners and stateless
persons into the Republic of
Kazakhstan, issuing, canceling,
restoring visas of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, as well as extending
and reducing their validity |
List of countries whose citizens are issued single-entry electronic visas
Footnote. The Rules are supplemented by Appendix 4-4 in accordance with the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the date of its first official publication).
1. Algerian People's Democratic Republic
2. The Republic of Angola
3. Principality of Andorra
4. Antigua and Barbuda
5. Aruba
6. Commonwealth of the Bahamas
7. People's Republic of Bangladesh
8. Barbados
9. Republic of Belize
10. The Republic of Benin
11. Plurinational State of Bolivia
12. Bosnia and Herzegovina
13. The Republic of Botswana
14. The State of Brunei Darussalam
15. Burkina Faso
16. Republic of Burundi
17. The Kingdom of Bhutan
18. Republic of Vanuatu
19. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
20. The Gabonese Republic
21. The Cooperative Republic of Guyana
22. The Republic of Haiti
23. Republic of the Gambia
24. Republic of Ghana
25. The Republic of Guatemala
26. Republic of Guinea
27. Republic of Guinea-Bissau
28. Republic of Honduras
29. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
30. Grenada
31. Republic of Djibouti
32. The Commonwealth of Dominica
33. Dominican Republic
34. Arab Republic of Egypt
35. Republic of Zambia
36. Republic of Zimbabwe
37. Republic of India
38. Islamic Republic of Iran
39. Kingdom of Cambodia
40. Republic of Cameroon
41. Republic of Kenya
42. Republic of Kiribati
43. Democratic People's Republic of Korea
44. People's Republic of China
45. Comoros
46. Republic of the Congo
47. Republic of Costa Rica
48. Republic of Ivory Coast
49. Republic of Cuba
50. Lao People's Democratic Republic
51. Kingdom of Lesotho
52. Republic of Liberia
53. The Lebanese Republic
54. Republic of Mauritius
55. Islamic Republic of Mauritania
56. The Republic of Madagascar
57. Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao)
58. Republic of North Macedonia
59. Republic of Malawi
60. Republic of Mali
61. Republic of Maldives
62. Kingdom of Morocco
63. Republic of the Marshall Islands
64. Micronesia
65. Republic of Mozambique
66. The Republic of the Union of Myanma
67. Republic of Namibia
68. Republic of Nauru
69. Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
70. Republic of Niger
71. Federal Republic of Nigeria
72. The Republic of Nicaragua
73. Republic of Palau
74. Republic of Panama
75. Independent State of Papua New Guinea
76. Republic of Paraguay
77. Republic of Peru
78. Republic of Rwanda
79. Republic of El Salvador
80. Independent State of the Republic of San Marino
81. Samoa
82. Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
83. The Kingdom of Eswatini
84. Republic of Seychelles
85. Republic of Senegal
86. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
87. Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
88. Saint Lucia
89. Republic of Suriname
90. Republic of Sierra Leone
91. United Republic of Tanzania
92. Togolese Republic
93. Kingdom of Tonga
94. Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
95. Tuvalu
96. Tunisian Republic
97. Turkmenistan
98. Republic of Uganda
99. Eastern Republic of Uruguay
100. Faroe Islands
101. Republic of Fiji
102. Central African Republic
103. The Republic of Chad
104. Montenegro
105. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
106. The State of Eritrea
107. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
108. South Africa
109. Jamaica
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Appendix 5
to the Rules for execution of
invitations, coordination of
invitations for entry of the
foreigners and noncitizens
to the Republic of Kazakhstan,
issue, cancellation, restoration of
visas of the Republic of
Kazakhstan, as well as extension
and Reduction of their validity
period |
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Form |
Visa application form
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The Republic of Kazakhstan
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Attention!
Application form should be filled in fully and accurately, in block letters.
Wrong filling of application form can become a cause of refuse in issue of entry visa.
1.Surname(s):_______________________________________________
2.First name(s): __________________________________________________
3.other names and surnames: ___________________
4.Sex:Мale
Female
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photo
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photo
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5.Date of birth
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day/month/year
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6.Place of birth (city and country):____________
_____________________________________________________________________
7.Nationality:
_____________________________________________________________________
Nationality by birth:
_____________________________________________________________________
8. Marital status:
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single
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married
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Other
Please note
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widow(ed)
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_____________________??
9.If you are
married, please, inform your spouse’s full name and nationality:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Your permanent home address:
_____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ tel
____________________________________________
11. Occupation (educational background and position):
_______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. Place of work:__________________________________________________________
address:_____________________________________________________ /
tel.__________________________________
13. Type of passport:
/diplomatic
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offservice
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other type of document
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Number: ___________________________, date of issue: __________________,
issued by:______________________________________________,
/valid till:__________________________________
14. For person who lives outside of the country of origin: have
you got a permission to return to the country of living?:
No
Yes
If yes, please indicate
the number of this document and its validity:_____________________________________________________
15. Have you visited the Republic of Kazakhstan before?:
No
Yes
If yes, indicate the date and purpose of the visit(s):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
16. Have you ever been refused entry to the
Republic of Kazakhstan?:
No
Yes.
If yes, please give details below (when and
by whom):_____________________________________________________________________________________
17. Purpose of travel:
______________________________________________________________________
18. Inviting organization
(address, tel.):______
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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/ or person, arranging your visit to Kazakhstan (full name,
address, tel.):___________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
19. Placs of destination in the Republic of Kazakhstan:_________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
20. The first place of entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan:_____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
21.Temporary address in
Kazakhstan:_______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
22. Who is paying for your cost of traveling and for your
costs of living during your stay in Kazakhstan?:_____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
23. Have you got an insurance for
the period of your stay in Kazakhstan?
No
Yes.
If yes,
please indicate its validity and the name of insurance company:_________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
24.
In case of transit through Kazakhstan, have you got an entry visa or
residence permit for your destination?:
No
Yes.
if yes, indicate the country of destination:_________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
border point through which entry is planned:___________________,
route of transit:______________________________________________________________,
25. Period of requested visa: from________________ to _____________
26. Number of entries requested: 1многократная/ multiple
27. Children
(please indicate whether they are traveling with you and are entered in your passport):
No.
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Nationality
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I undertake that the above-mentioned personal data are full and correct. I am aware, that wrong data can cause
refuse and canceling of already issued visa. I am obliged to leave the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan before visa
expiration.
I am told, that in accordance with the article 554 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan of Taxes and another
obligatory payments to the budget of the 10 of December 2008 the sum of money paid as consular fee is not subject for
return; the issued visa does not fully guarantee entry into Kazakhstan and will not serve as basis for compensation in case
the authorized bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan refuse entry for the owner of visa into territory of Kazakhstan.
Place and date: _________________________
Signature: ____________________
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For official use only
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For official use only
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Appendix 6
to the Rules for execution of
invitations, coordination of
invitations for entry of the
foreigners and noncitizens
into the Republic of Kazakhstan,
issue, cancellation, restoration of
the Republic of Kazakhstan visas,
as well as extension and
Reduction of their validity period |
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Form |
Nominal roll for group visa registration
Ser. No.
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Full name (present at)
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Day, month and year of birth
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Sex
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Passport number
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Citizenship
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Stamp
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Signature, post and surname
This visa is valid only upon presentation of passport with a photo which proves person's identity at the checkpoint by each person indicated in the attached list (Starting with the surname __________________ and Ending with the surname _______________)
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Appendix 7
to the Rules for execution of
invitations, coordination of
invitations for entry of the
foreigners and noncitizens into the
Republic of Kazakhstan, issue,
cancellation, restoration of the
Republic of Kazakhstan visas of,
as well as extension and reduction
of their validity period |
Footnote. Appendix 7 as amended by joint order No. 231 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 30.03.2018 and order No. 11-1-4 / 128 of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 12.04. 2018 (shall be enforced upon the expiry of ten calendar days after its first official publication).
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Form |
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"Approved by"
__________________
Foreign establishment chief
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Surname, name, patronymic (if any)
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REPORT on the canceled /
spoiled/missed visa forms
of the Republic of Kazakhstan (of strict reporting)
We, undersigned, in the persons of:
1. ____________________________________________________
(position, surname, name, patronymic (if any)
2. ____________________________________________________
(position, surname, name, patronymic (if any)
Took formal note that canceled/spoiled/missing visa stickers No._______________.
Attachment: copies of canceled/spoiled visa stickers
on ____ sheets.
_____________________________________________________
signature, surname, name, patronymic (if any)
_____________________________________________________
signature, surname, name, patronymic (if any)
Executive: Surname, initials, phone.
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Appendix 8
to the Rules for execution of
invitations, coordination of
invitations for entry of the
foreigners and noncitizens
into the Republic of Kazakhstan,
issue, cancellation, restoration of
the Republic of Kazakhstan visas
, as well as extension and
Reduction of their validity period |
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Form |
Application
for permission for permanent residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Footnote. Appendix 8 is excluded by the joint order of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 11-1-4/245 and the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 01.09.2020 No. 611 (shall be enforced ten calendar days after the day of its first official publication).
