Investor visa A6 category in Kazakhstan

A6 Investor visa is issued to foreign businessmen who have invested over 300 thousand US dollars in the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Visa title: A6 Investor Visa

Visa validity: A multiple-entry visa is valid for up to 10 years with the right to stay for the entire period of validity of the visa.

Investment requirement: Investment in the economy of Kazakhstan in the amount exceeding 300,000 USD

Citizenship requirements: None.

How long does it take to obtain an A6 Investor Visa?

The application process consists of two consecutive stages.

Stage 1: Obtaining a Letter of Support from the State Authority Confirming Investments

An application must be submitted via the electronic licensing portal (e-license.kz) to the authorized state body for investments—the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

This process is governed by the Rules for Issuing Letters of Support for Investor Visas to Non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan Engaged in Investment Activities within the Territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (approved by Order No. 1265 of the Minister for Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 29, 2015).

The standard processing time for this public service is three working days.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: The application must be signed using the personal Electronic Digital Signature (EDS/ЭЦП) of the individual investor. It is imperative to confirm the investment fact specifically under the individual’s capacity. If the applicant/beneficiary is a legal entity, the letter of support shall be issued exclusively to a foreign national holding the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Deputy CEO, or Head of a structural division within the said legal entity.

Required Documents:

• A notarized copy of the applicant’s passport, accompanied by a certified translation into either the state Kazakh or Russian language.
• Copies of financial documents verifying the investment placement within the last 12 months preceding the application date. This includes:

• An account statement of the holder of equity securities with a maturity period exceeding 10 years; OR
• A copy of the legal entity’s Articles of Association (with a notarized translation into the state [Kazakh] or Russian language) confirming the statutory capital increase, supplemented by the official Certificate of State (Re-)Registration of the legal entity.

Stage 2. Issuance of the Letter of Invitation.

The process takes 5 working days from the date of registration of the invitation letter with the authorized body. In rare cases, the review may be extended up to 30 calendar days. It will take additional time to contact the consular office in the country of residence. An important point: there is no interview when applying for an A6 visa.

Estimated Timelines

• Optimistic Scenario: The entire process may take approximately 15 working days, subject to the prompt and flawless provision of the complete document package.
• Pessimistic Scenario: The overall timeline may extend up to 30–40 working days.

Is it permissible for foreign nationals to engage in employment in Kazakhstan on the basis of a Category A6 visa?

Yes. The Category A6 Investor Visa is a visa category designated for entrepreneurial and business activities. These specific visas, alongside categories A5 and C5, grant full employment rights. Consequently, the Category A6 visa authorizes the holder to engage in work activities.

What is the difference between an A6 visa and a C5 visa for business immigrants?

These visa categories share common characteristics: they are designed for entrepreneurial activities and grant holders the right to act as founders of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. However, key distinctions apply:

Category C5 Visa: Issued for a maximum duration of one year and assumes that the foreign national will act as the sole or co-founder of the company in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Category A6 Visa: Offers a broader scope of application, permitting the holder to act as a corporate founder or to utilize alternative channels for capital placement into the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

What documents are required to get the visa?

1. A Letter of support from the State authority confirming investments
2. Invitation letter
3. Payment of the Consular fee
4. Completed visa application form
5. Original passport etc.

What fees must be paid to the government?

A consular fee of 30 Monthly Calculation Indices (MCI/МРП) (129 750 KZT in 2026).

What are the requirements for a foreign national’s passport?

Passport Requirements for Foreign Specialists Seeking Visas to the Republic of Kazakhstan:

1. Integrity of the Document: The passport must not contain any unauthorized entries, corrections, erasures, alterations, reservations, unendorsed remarks, or torn or detached pages.
2. Blank Visa Pages: The passport must contain at least 2 blank pages designated for visas, with except for applicants requesting exit visas from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
3. Validity Period: The passport must remain valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiration date of the requested visa, with the exception of applicants requesting exit visas from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
4. Validity Extensions: The passport must not contain any marks or stamps indicating an extension of its original validity period.

Are family members eligible to obtain a visa?

Yes. Family members and dependents are eligible to obtain a Category A6 Dependent Visa (Visa for Accompanying Persons), which does not grant employment rights. The validity period and number of entries of the dependent visa will be identical to those of the principal applicant’s visa.

To secure a dependent visa, the following supporting documents must be provided:

• For spouses: A marriage certificate bearing an Apostille stamp (or legalization).
• For children under the age of 18: A birth certificate bearing an Apostille stamp (or legalization).

Where can foreign nationals obtain an Investor Visa?

• At the Consular Offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan in their country of citizenship.
• At the Consular Offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan in their country of permanent residence.
• Within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan through a visa category conversion, provided the applicant currently holds a valid visa of one of the following categories: B3 -Business; B9 – In-demand professions; B10 – Private travel; C3 – Employment / Work; C4 – Self-employment; C5 – Business immigrants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question 1

I am a foreign national, and I have invested over 300,000 USD into an operating LLP (ТОО) in Kazakhstan. However, the investment was placed through my foreign-registered company rather than by me as an individual. I am the sole shareholder of the foreign entity. Am I eligible to apply for a Category A6 Investor Visa?

Answer:

Yes, you are eligible to apply for a Category A6 Investor Visa, subject to meeting specific criteria. You must provide apostilled or legalized documents that verify the corporate relationship between the involved entities and the applicant.

Required Documents for Legal Entities:

1. An electronic copy of the identification document (passport) of the individual nominated for the investor visa, accompanied by a notarized translation into either the state (Kazakh) or Russian language.
2. An electronic copy of the applicant entity’s Articles of Association, accompanied by a notarized translation into either the state (Kazakh) or Russian language.
3. An electronic copy of the corporate resolution or document confirming the applicant’s executive position, in compliance with Clause 3 of the relevant Rules.
4. Electronic copies of financial documents confirming the actual placement of investments into the respective investment project.

Question 2

Which entities are authorized to issue a visa invitation letter for a foreign national?

Answer:

The visa is issued on the basis of an invitation letter from the host party (e.g., a Kazakhstani corporate entity). The inviting parties may include “NC “KAZAKH INVEST” JSC or the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Question 3

What are the permissible methods of investing in the economy of Kazakhstan, and what supporting documents must be provided?

Investment into the Statutory Capital of an Operating Company.

Required Supporting Documents:

• Payment Order / Bank Receipt: Documenting the wire transfer to the company’s current bank account. The payment details field must strictly state: «Contribution to the statutory capital of ”      ” LLP from [Full Name / Company Name]» (rus: «Взнос в уставный капитал ТОО “_____” от (ФИО / компании)»).
• Bank Account Statement: An official statement from the company’s bank account showing the credit transaction of the incoming funds.
• Shareholder Resolution: The sole shareholder’s decision (or the Minutes of the General Meeting of Shareholders) regarding the capital contribution.
• Accounting Certificate: An internal corporate accounting ledger extract confirming the booking and allocation of the funds into the statutory capital.