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Kazakhstan Visa Invitation for a Foreign Guest
A visa invitation from a Kazakh company or a private individual for a business, work or private visa. We check the inviting party and the purpose of the trip, prepare the petition and support the process until your guest arrives.
A Kazakhstan visa invitation is needed when the guest is a citizen of a country whose nationals require a visa to enter. Citizens of visa-free countries generally do not need one. The inviting party files a petition through the electronic services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and once it is approved, the guest receives the visa at a Kazakh embassy or consulate. Invitations are issued for business trips, work, business immigration and private visits to relatives or friends.
Most often a petition is returned not because of the guest but because of the inviting party: the company has no valid electronic digital signature (EDS), has tax debts, or the purpose of the visit does not fit its business. So the first thing we check is the inviting party; then we choose the visa category and prepare the documents.
Who it is for
- Kazakh companies hosting foreign guests, employees or engineers
- Kazakh citizens inviting relatives or friends from visa-required countries
- Foreigners with permanent residence in Kazakhstan who want to invite a guest
- Foreign entrepreneurs who need a visa to start a business
- Organizers of conferences and business visits
Requirements
- The guest is a citizen of a country that needs a visa to enter Kazakhstan
- A company as the inviting party: an LLP, JSC, branch or representative office with a valid EDS
- The purpose of the visit matches the company's business
- A private individual as the inviting party: a Kazakh citizen or a foreigner who permanently resides in the country
- Proof of the purpose of the visit
- The host's readiness to fulfill its obligations after the guest arrives
What we do
- Check the inviting party and the purpose of the visit
- Choose the visa category: business, work or private
- Prepare the petition and the data for the Ministry of Internal Affairs electronic services
- Track the review and answer requests
- Explain to your guest how to get the visa at the consulate
- Help with the arrival notice after entry
Key documents
- Copy of the guest's passport
- Details of the inviting company or private individual
- Proof of the purpose of the visit: a contract, a trip program, documents confirming family ties
- Travel dates and the address of stay in Kazakhstan
- The inviting party's EDS for filing
How it works
- Purpose and categorywe clarify the purpose, dates and the guest's citizenship and choose the visa
- Inviting party checkEDS, tax debts, match with the company's business
- Petitionfiling through the Ministry of Internal Affairs electronic services
- Visathe guest receives the visa at a Kazakh embassy or consulate
- After entryarrival notice within the set deadline
What to watch out for
- A visit purpose that does not match the company's business is a common reason for refusal
- The inviting party is responsible for the guest's legal stay and timely departure
- Violations by the guest can affect the company's future invitations
- You cannot work on an invitation for a business visa
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is on request. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
How do I arrange a Kazakhstan visa invitation for a foreigner?
The inviting party, a company or a private individual, files a petition through the Ministry of Internal Affairs electronic services: depending on the case, elicense.kz, e-Qonaq or egov.kz. Once it is approved, the guest receives the visa at a Kazakh embassy or consulate. We prepare the data and support the review.
Do citizens of visa-free countries need an invitation?
As a rule, no: they enter Kazakhstan without a visa, so an invitation is not needed for short trips. If they plan to stay longer than the permitted period, a temporary residence permit is arranged instead. We will check the rule for your guest's citizenship.
Can a private individual invite a foreigner?
Yes, for a private visit. The inviting party can be a Kazakh citizen or a foreigner who permanently resides in the country. You need to confirm the purpose of the visit and, after the guest arrives, file an arrival notice.
What are the inviting party's obligations?
To ensure the guest stays legally: file the arrival notice on time, make sure the guest's activities match the purpose of the visit, and see that the guest leaves on time. Violations lead to fines and can complicate future invitations.
What if the invitation is refused?
We look at the reason for the refusal, fix the documents or adjust the purpose and visa category, and then file the petition again. Sometimes the problem lies with the company itself, for example a tax debt, and that has to be resolved first.
Can my guest work on a business visa invitation?
No. Work requires a work visa and the employer's permit to hire foreign labor. If the guest will be working, we arrange a C3 work visa from the start, not a business visa.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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