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Kazakhstan Business Visa: B1, B2 and B3 for Business Trips and Meetings
For foreigners from visa-required countries traveling to Kazakhstan for negotiations, business trips, equipment installation or audits. We choose the category and prepare the invitation and the consulate file.
A Kazakhstan business visa is needed by citizens of visa-required countries who come on company business but do not work here under an employment contract. There are three categories, chosen by purpose. B1 covers short business trips: negotiations, meetings and conferences. B2 covers business visits for specific purposes, including official business trips. B3 covers installation, commissioning and servicing of equipment, as well as audits and consulting. We determine the exact category from the purpose of the visit and the contract with the Kazakh side.
The invitation is filed by a Kazakh company with a valid digital signature and no tax debts. It is usually reviewed in about 5 business days, longer if additional checks apply. The guest then gets the visa at a Kazakh consulate. You cannot work on a business visa: employment requires a work visa and a permit for the employer.
Who it is for
- Kazakh companies hosting foreign guests from visa-required countries
- Foreign equipment suppliers sending engineers for installation and commissioning
- Auditors and consultants visiting a client in Kazakhstan
- Executives and managers traveling for negotiations, meetings and conferences
- Employees of international groups on business trips
Requirements
- Citizenship of a country whose nationals need a visa to enter Kazakhstan
- An inviting party that is a Kazakh company: an LLP, a joint-stock company, a branch or a representative office
- The inviting company has a valid digital signature and no tax debts
- The purpose of the visit matches the visa category and the company's activities
- No work is allowed on a business visa
What we do
- Clarify the purpose of the trip, the dates, the guest's citizenship and the host
- Choose the visa category: B1, B2 or B3
- Check whether the company can act as the inviting party
- Prepare and file the invitation through the Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Put together the file for the Kazakh consulate
- Remind the host about the arrival notification after entry
Key documents
- The guest's passport
- Details of the inviting company and its digital signature
- Proof of the purpose of the visit: a contract, a letter or a meeting schedule
- Dates and place of stay in Kazakhstan
- Application form and photo for the consulate
How it works
- Purpose of the visitwe clarify the reason for the trip, the dates and the citizenship
- Categorywe choose B1, B2 or B3 to match the purpose
- Invitationfiled through the Interior Ministry by the Kazakh company, usually about 5 business days
- Consulatethe guest submits the file and receives the visa
- Entry and registrationthe host files the arrival notification
Timeline
The invitation is usually reviewed in about 5 business days; additional checks take longer.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- Working on a business visa is prohibited, and both the guest and the inviting company are liable
- A visa category that does not match the real purpose of the visit can lead to a refusal or questions at the border
- Tax debts or an invalid digital signature of the inviting company block the invitation
- File the invitation early: with additional checks, the review takes longer than usual
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.
Which Kazakhstan business visa do I need: B1, B2 or B3?
B1 suits short trips for negotiations, meetings and conferences. B2 is for business visits with specific purposes, including business trips. B3 is for installing, commissioning and servicing equipment, and for audits and consulting. We confirm the final category based on the purpose of the visit and the contract.
Do citizens of visa-free countries need a business visa?
As a rule, no. If your country is on Kazakhstan's visa-free list, a short business trip usually does not require an invitation or a visa. The rules depend on your citizenship and the length of the visit, though, so we check each case.
Who can invite a foreigner on a business visa?
A Kazakh company: an LLP, a joint-stock company, a branch or a representative office. It must have a valid digital signature and no tax debts, and the purpose of the visit must match its activities. We check all three conditions before filing, so the invitation is not returned over a formality.
How long does the invitation take?
Usually about 5 business days, longer with additional checks. Once the invitation is approved, the guest applies at the consulate, so it is best to start the whole process a few weeks before the trip.
Can I work on a business visa?
No. A business visa does not give the right to work in Kazakhstan. If a foreigner will work under an employment contract, they need a C3 work visa, and the employer needs a permit to hire foreign workers.
What happens after the guest arrives?
The host must file a notification of the foreigner's arrival within the set deadline. We can file it remotely in Astana and Almaty if the company lacks the time or experience.
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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