C5 Business Visa
C5 is a special visa category for foreign nationals intending to conduct business or investment activity in Kazakhstan. It's issued to those planning to open, acquire, or invest in a business in the country.
Who it's for
A C5 visa is required for a foreign national planning to open a company in Kazakhstan or join the founders of an existing one. Without a C5 visa, a foreigner cannot be a founder or shareholder of a commercial organization in the country.
Activity requiring a C5 visa includes both registering a new legal entity and acquiring a stake in an existing business. The visa is issued only to adult applicants.
Required documents
We prepare the full document package and support the application — from the petition letter from the company to representing your interests through a proxy if personal presence isn't possible.
- Passport (original)
- Visa application form
- A 3.5×4.5 cm photo
- A petition letter from the host company in Kazakhstan
- A power of attorney — if your interests are represented by a proxy
Worth knowing in advance
- The standard review period is 7–10 business days
- A C5 visa doesn't replace a separate work permit — business immigrant status is governed by its own set of rules
- Documents issued abroad may require an apostille or consular legalization in the issuing country
- Citizens of EAEU countries don't need a C5 visa to do business in Kazakhstan — a business-immigrant TRP is issued instead
How processing works
Consultation
We clarify the purpose of your visit and the structure of your planned business, and review your initial documents.
Package preparation
We prepare the visa application form, the company's petition letter, and the remaining documents.
Filing the application
We submit the documents and track the review status — typically 7–10 business days.
Receiving the visa
We notify you once it's ready and hand over your issued C5 visa.
Frequently asked questions
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Complete document package — by subscription
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What's included in the paid information
- Stage 1. Issuing a single-entry C5 visa for up to 90 days2 items
- Stage 2. Entry into Kazakhstan3 items
- Stage 3. Issuing a multiple-entry C5 visa valid for one year2 items
- Stage 1, step 1. Preparing the invitation letter12 items
- Stage 1. Documents to submit for the invitation letter3 items
- Stage 1, step 2. Visa issuance at the Kazakhstan Embassy11 items
- Foreigner arrival notification3 items
- Stage 3, step 1. Obtaining confirmation from the Akimat4 items
- Stage 3, step 2. Issuing the multiple-entry C5 visa6 items
- Foreign specialist's passport requirements4 items
- Technical requirements for filling out the invitation letter form10 items
- Template: Invitation letter form (XLS)Paid
- Template: Visa application form (PDF)Paid
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Technical requirements for filling out the invitation letter form
- Cell widths must not be changed (neither widened nor narrowed)
- In the "RKA, Address" line, enter the address registration code and the inviting party's address. The codes can be found on the egov.kz portal via the service "Issuance of a certificate determining the address of real estate objects in the Republic of Kazakhstan"
- Gender is written in lowercase in the corresponding field, with no period at the end
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- Complete document package with practical notes
- Key requirements and filing details
- Official forms and templates to fill out
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- Key requirements and filing details
- Official forms and templates to fill out
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