Neo Nomad Visa B12-1 in Kazakhstan

Visa “B12-1” Neo Nomad Visa tourist visa issued to foreigners who work remotely and have a steady income from foreign sources. In our understanding, these are freelancers.

Visa name: “B12-1” Neo Nomad Visa

Visa validity: multiple entries for up to 1 year.

Visa requirements: any foreign specialist working abroad and having a steady income.

Citizenship requirements: for citizens of 48 economically developed, politically and migrationally stable countries, a B12-1 visa is issued without an invitation in accordance with Appendix 6 of the Rules. Citizens of other countries require an invitation.

Earnings requirements: over USD 3,000 for a period of at least 6 months.

How long does it take to process an initial Neo Nomad Visa B12-1? It depends on the applicant’s citizenship. If the applicant is a citizen of one of 48 economically developed countries, the process takes 1 to 5 business days after the application is submitted. In other cases, an invitation letter must be issued. This takes an additional 5 business days from the date of registration at best, or up to 30 calendar days if approved by the National Security Committee.

Can foreign citizens work in Kazakhstan on a B12-1 Neo Nomad visa? No, this visa does not allow the main applicant or family members to work.

What kind of visa can family members obtain? Family members are issued a similar visa with the same validity period as the main applicant. Supporting documents must be provided to obtain an accompanying visa. For spouses, a marriage certificate is required. For children under 18, a birth certificate is required. Documents must be apostilled/legalized, except for countries that are signatories to the Minsk Convention.

Additional requirements: the applicant must have no criminal record.

What documents are required to obtain a visa?

Visas are issued by foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis of the following set of documents:

1. Bank statements for the past 6 months confirming a stable monthly income of over USD 3,000.
2. Tax return issued by the competent authority of the country of citizenship.
3. Certificate of no criminal record from the country of citizenship or permanent residence.
4. Medical insurance covering the period of validity of the visa.
5. An invitation, if the applicant is not a citizen of one of the 48 economically developed countries.
6. Consular fee payment.
7. Completed application form.
8. Original passport, etc.

Can the visa be extended in the future?

Yes, it is possible based on the applicant’s request. The set of documents is identical to the initial application procedure.

What fees must be paid to the government? A consular fee of 30 MRP (117,960 KZT in 2025).

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

Requirements for a foreign specialist’s passport when obtaining a visa to Kazakhstan:

1. It must not contain any additional entries, corrections, erasures, marks, reservations, notes, torn or stitched pages;
2. It must have at least 2 blank pages for visas, except for recipients of visas for departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa, except for recipients of visas for departure from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
4. The passport must not have any marks indicating an extension of its validity.

Who can issue an invitation for a foreign citizen? A licensed travel company in Kazakhstan. Further extension is possible on the basis of a personal application.

Can family members obtain a visa?

Yes, they can. Family members and dependents of a B12-1 visa holder are issued a visa for the same period. However, they are not permitted to engage in employment activities.

Where can foreign citizens obtain a “B12-1” Neo Nomad Visa to Kazakhstan?

1. At the Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the country of citizenship of the foreign specialist.
2. At the Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the country of permanent residence of the foreign specialist on the basis of a letter of invitation. In this case, it is necessary to provide supporting documents for long-term residence (residence permit, student or work visa).