Business visas
C3 and C5 visas for executives and business immigrants
We match the visa category to your role, prepare the invitation and supporting file, and support you through issuance and registration in Kazakhstan.
- C3
- Company heads and deputies
- C5
- Business immigrants
- Processing time
- Typically 2–4 weeks
- Validity
- Depends on the basis
Who it’s for
CEOs and general managers
Heads of Kazakh companies and branches — C3 visa.
Deputy heads
Deputies of the company head appointed to the Kazakh entity.
Entrepreneurs
Foreigners launching their own business in Kazakhstan — C5 visa.
Owners of existing businesses
Founders running a Kazakh business who plan a long-term stay.
What’s included
- Choosing the visa category for your role and goals
- Checking the basis: appointment, ownership, business plan
- Preparing the invitation and supporting documents
- Drafting corporate appointment resolutions
- Support with filing at a consulate or in Kazakhstan
- Registration and stay notification after entry
- A roadmap to a temporary or permanent residence permit
Documents
For a C3 visa
- Passport
- Resolution appointing you as head or deputy
- Constituent documents of the Kazakh company
- Invitation letter from the host company
For a C5 visa
- Passport
- Documents on the registered or planned business
- Proof of investment or financial means
- Business description (business plan)
The exact list depends on your citizenship and situation — we provide the final checklist after the assessment.
Process
- 01
Assessment
We determine which category fits: C3, C5 or another basis.
- 02
Corporate groundwork
If needed, we register the company and formalise your appointment.
- 03
Invitation
We prepare and file the host company's invitation.
- 04
Visa issuance
We support you at the consulate or with in-country processing.
- 05
After arrival
Stay notification, IIN and a plan for your longer-term status.
Common reasons for refusal
Mistakes we protect you from
Pricing
Fixed after a free assessment — depending on citizenship, timeline and family size.
Questions & answers
What's the difference between C3 and C5?
C3 is for company heads and their deputies appointed to a Kazakh entity. C5 is for business immigrants who start or run their own business in Kazakhstan.
Do I need a work permit with a C3 visa?
Certain executive roles follow a special procedure. Whether you need a separate permit depends on the company and the role — we confirm this during the assessment.
Can I enter first and set up the company later?
Yes. Many clients register the company remotely or after a visa-free entry. We sequence the steps so your status changes without gaps.
Do these visas lead to permanent residence?
A visa isn't residence, but it can serve as the basis for a temporary residence permit and later permanent residence. We plan that path from the start.
Official sources
Information on this website is for reference only. Requirements change — we confirm the current rules for your case during the assessment.
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