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Kazakhstan Visa Guide For Indians

It is the world’s largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan is a unique travel destination. Being also the 9th largest country in the world, the country is full of surprises. A Kazakhstan visa helps people enter the nation and visit the most futuristic capital in the world - Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana) as well as explore the opportunities in the country.

 

About Kazakhstan Visa

The Kazakhstan visa is an endorsement that lets people visit the country for a wide variety of reasons. They can be issued as single-entry or even multiple-entry depending on the requirements. Although a number of countries have a visa-free arrangement with Kazakhstan, India is not among them. As a result, a Kazakhstan visa for Indian citizens is mandatory to enter the country.

 

Procedure to Apply for Kazakhstan Visa

The application for the Kazakhstan visa for Indians is made offline. The ministry may implement a Kazakhstan visa on arrival for Indian passport holders in the future. Before starting the application, ensure that you are eligible for the particular category. After that, you can proceed to make the application as follows -

  1. Acquire all the documents as per the Kazakhstan visa requirements for Indian citizens. Note that each category has specific documents that you will need to provide.
  2. Download the Kazakhstan visa application form from the website of the Kazakh embassy. Note that there is no Kazakhstan online visa application form as of 2019.
  3. Take a print out of it and fill in the Kazakhstan visa form with all the relevant details.  Ensure that you write it clearly and in block letters. Providing wrong or incorrect information can lead to visa rejection.
  4. Proceed to deposit the application fee at the registered bank account of the embassy of Kazakhstan.
  5. With the fee receipt, complete application form and the documents, visit the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in India and submit the application.

Note:- You must visit the embassy in person unless you are applying for service/diplomatic visas.

 

Kazakhstan Visa Types

Based on the purpose of the stay and the duration permitted, the Kazakhstan permits can be classified into a number of types. The following section lists out the most common types -

Short term Visit Visa: These are the permits issued for a short term stay duration. Based on the purpose of the visit, these can further be classified into the following -

  • Business Visa (B1, B2, B3): These are issued for people travelling to the country for the purpose of engaging in business-related activities.
  • Religious event Visa(B6): This is issued for individuals travelling to attend religious events.
  • Internship (B7): These are issued for the purpose of taking par tin internship in the country.
  • Private Visit Visa (B10): This is granted if you are visiting the country for private reasons, mostly related to family or friends.
  • Tourist Visa(B12): This common category is issued for visits that are tourism based.
  • Transit Visa(B13): This is issued in cases where the traveller has to transit through a Kazakhstani airport.

Long term Visit Visa: These visas are issued where the applicant is travelling to stay for a long duration. Based on the purpose, these can be classified as -

  • Family reunification Visa (C2): This is issued where the visitor is looking to stay with their family members living in the country.
  • Work Visa (C3, C4, C5, C6): These are issued for people planning to do different categories of work in the country.
  • Missionary Visa(C7): This is issued for travelling as a part of missionary activity.
  • Study Visa(C9): This is granted for students entering to take part in academic courses.

 

Checklist for Kazakhstan Visa 

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
  • 1 photo as per the specifications.
  • A completed application form.
  • Invitation letter approved by the ministry of internal affairs of Kazakhstan.
  • National ID copy.
  • Fee payment receipt.

 

Photo Specification

  • Dimensions:  35mm X 45mm
  • Colour: Coloured
  • Head must occupy the central position
  • Must be recently captured within the last 3 months
  • Background: Solid, plain white or grey
  • 70-80% face coverage
  • Neutral expression
  • Glasses: Non-thick framed and prescription are permitted
  • Headgears are allowed only for religious reasons
  • Facial hair - permitted

 

Kazakhstan Visa Processing Time

The fees for the process depends on the exact type of the visa as well as the number of entries. It can also vary slightly depending on the foreign exchange rates. Apart from this, there may be additional services charges if you are applying through a travel agency. As a result, check the exact amount before starting the application.