Work Visa Kazakhstan

Visa for work stays in Kazakhstan

The work visa for Kazakhstan is - figuratively speaking - your ticket to the Kazakh economy and work world. Only with an entry permit that matches your purpose of travel are you allowed to work and engage in employment on site.

The visa application must be submitted before the trip to the Embassy or Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application documents in person or through an accredited visa agency. We are happy to obtain the work visa on your behalf and deliver it to your doorstep.

Work visa for Kazakhstan

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Select the Right Visa: M1 to M5

In Kazakhstan, you have the opportunity to explore new work fields, interact with interesting people, and expand your professional horizons. Depending on the desired professional position and intended length of stay, the entry authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan divide the work visa into subcategories M1, M3, M4, and M5. The visa type M2 is intended for accompanying family members.

Visa Information Overview

To access information on the requirements for visa issuance as well as details on visa validity, entry frequency, and permitted length of stay, please navigate to the visa type that matches your travel intention (M1 to M5).

Work visas and their validity

Work visa M1: for individuals with a work permit from a Kazakh company

The M1 visa type is granted to individuals who have a work permit for Kazakhstan and are employed by a Kazakh company. Those without a work permit need a certificate confirming the cooperation of their company with a Kazakh company.

Number of Entries	Validity of the Visa	Length of Stay
Single	depends on invitation	depends on invitation

Work visa M2: for family members

The M2 work visa is intended for family members (1st degree) accompanying holders of an M1 work visa.

Number of Entries	Validity of the Visa	Length of Stay
Multiple	depends on the duration of the work permit «M1» of the family member	depends on the duration of the work permit «M1» of the family member

Work visa M3: for applying for a work permit

The M3 work visa is issued by the diplomatic missions to travelers intending to personally apply for a work permit in Kazakhstan at the relevant authorities.

Number of Entries	Validity of the Visa	Length of Stay
Single	90 days	up to 30 days

Work visa M4: for long-term work

The M4 work visa is for immigrants or individuals intending to live and work in Kazakhstan for an extended period. An invitation and work permit from Kazakhstan are among the requirements.

Number of Entries	Validity of the Visa	Length of Stay
Multiple	1 year	1 year

Work visa M5: for seasonal work

The «M5» work visa is reserved for workers who work for a short period - usually seasonally - in Kazakhstan.

Number of Entries	Validity of the Visa	Length of Stay
1-, 2- or 3-times	up to 1 year, depending on the work permit	up to 1 year, depending on the work permit