Investor Visa (A5/A6 & C5)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 1-3 months
- Fee
- $350 USD
- Validity
- Up to 2 years (C5), pathway to 10-year residence permit (A5/A6)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
A5/A6 investor visa for foreigners investing USD $300,000+ in charter capital of Kazakh company or local securities, providing pathway to 10-year residence permit. C5 visa for business immigrants/entrepreneurs registering commercial entity or purchasing company shares. Alternative: AIFC investment with USD $60,000 qualifies for 5-year investor visa with tax benefits.
Eligibility
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Financial
Must meet minimum investment requirements and demonstrate legal source of funds
Minimum funds: USD $300,000 (A5/A6) or USD $60,000 (AIFC program)
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Age
Must be of legal adult age
Min age: 18
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Criminal record
Must have clean criminal record confirmed by official certificate
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Health
Must have valid medical certificate and insurance covering stay in Kazakhstan
Required vaccinations: As per Kazakhstan health requirements
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Color passport-sized photo, white background
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Proof of investment funds (USD $300,000+ for A5/A6); Months required: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation from 'Kazakh Invest' agency or Investment Committee of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (A5/A6) or from registered Kazakh company (C5)
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health examination confirming no diseases prohibiting entry; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Investor visa application form; Form url: https://www.vmp.gov.kz/en/services/visa-service
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Investment documents, company charter, share certificates, or business registration (for C5)
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Business plan
Provide a business plan showing the activity, funding, market and expected costs.
Minimum investment: USD $300,000 (A5/A6) or varies (C5); Must include financials: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare investment documentation and obtain invitation from Kazakh Invest or Investment Committee
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Kazakhstan embassy
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Document submission
Submit investor visa application with all supporting documents
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Fee payment
Pay investor visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and investment verification
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Visa collection
Collect passport with investor visa