B1 conferences and exchanges visa
Visa neededConference and meeting participants, people accompanying humanitarian aid, lecturers, and participants in youth programmes or student and school exchanges qualify.
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Kazakhstan visas
Kazakhstan business visa
Business visas cover meetings, negotiations and certain professional services. Business e-Visas are also available.
Ways to get a Kazakhstan business visa
B2 professional services visa
Visa neededPeople installing or maintaining equipment, or providing consulting and auditing services, qualify.
B3 negotiations and company leadership visa
Visa neededPeople arriving for negotiations, company founders and board directors qualify.
Business e-Visa
eVisaEligible citizens can obtain an online visa for business.
Who needs it
People visiting for the activities covered by B1, B2 or B3 can apply for the relevant business visa.
Good to know
- Choose the visa class that matches your planned activity.
Questions
Do I need a business visa for Kazakhstan?
People visiting for the activities covered by B1, B2 or B3 can apply for the relevant business visa.
What are the ways to get a business visa for Kazakhstan?
There are 4 options: B1 conferences and exchanges visa (a visa from an embassy); B2 professional services visa (a visa from an embassy); B3 negotiations and company leadership visa (a visa from an embassy); Business e-Visa (an online visa).
Can I apply online for Kazakhstan?
Yes: Business e-Visa. Eligible citizens can obtain an online visa for business.
Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Kazakhstan?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Kazakhstan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a business visa for Kazakhstan be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Kazakhstan business visa rules?
On Kazakhstan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my business visa once I am in Kazakhstan?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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