B8 permanent residence permit application visa
Visa neededPeople arriving to register a permit for permanent residence qualify.
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Kazakhstan visas
Kazakhstan family visa
These visas cover family reunification, private visits, adoption and permanent residence.
Ways to get a Kazakhstan family visa
B9 permanent residence visa
Visa neededPeople arriving for permanent residence qualify.
B10 private visit visa
Visa neededPeople travelling for private reasons or funerals, former compatriots, people accompanying family members who are Kazakhstan citizens, and spouses or children of ethnic Kazakhs qualify.
B11 adoption visa
Visa neededPeople coming to adopt citizens of Kazakhstan qualify.
C1 permanent residence visa for ethnic Kazakhs
Visa neededEthnic Kazakhs travelling to Kazakhstan for permanent residence qualify.
C2 family reunification visa
Visa neededFamily members of Kazakhstan nationals permanently living in Kazakhstan qualify. It also covers family members of ethnic Kazakhs and former compatriots with temporary residence permits, foreign citizens and stateless people with permanent residence, and business immigrants.
C10 private trip visa for ethnic Kazakhs
Visa neededEthnic Kazakhs qualify for this private trip visa.
Who needs it
People visiting family, joining eligible relatives, adopting a Kazakhstan citizen or moving permanently can apply for the matching visa.
Good to know
- Separate visa classes cover private visits and permanent residence.
Questions
Do I need a family visa for Kazakhstan?
People visiting family, joining eligible relatives, adopting a Kazakhstan citizen or moving permanently can apply for the matching visa.
What are the ways to get a family visa for Kazakhstan?
There are 7 options: B8 permanent residence permit application visa (a visa from an embassy); B9 permanent residence visa (a visa from an embassy); B10 private visit visa (a visa from an embassy); B11 adoption visa (a visa from an embassy); C1 permanent residence visa for ethnic Kazakhs (a visa from an embassy); C2 family reunification visa (a visa from an embassy); C10 private trip visa for ethnic Kazakhs (a visa from an embassy).
Does my passport change whether I need a family 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 family 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 family 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 family 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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