C5 business immigrant visa and C3 employment visa
According to subparagraph 2 of paragraph 2 of Article 40 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Migration of the Population”, the creation of a legal entity is prohibited, as well as participation in the authorized capital of commercial organizations by entering the participants of legal entities to foreigners who did not receive visa for entry as business immigrants.
Obtaining this visa will allow you to carry out the procedure of becoming a member of a Kazakhstani legal entity in the legal field and avoid problems in the future.
A business immigrant is a foreign citizen who arrived in Kazakhstan for the purpose of carrying out entrepreneurial activities.
Who needs a C5 visa?
If you are not a citizen of member countries of the EAEU (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan), then you will need to receive this visa.
What are the types of C5 visas?
There are two types of C5 Business Visa for a foreign citizen: single-entry and multiple-entry.
First, a primary C5 Visa is issued – a single-entry visa for up to 90 days. After a single-entry C5 Visa, it can be extended for multiple (up to 2 years).
How to obtain a C5 business visa for a foreign citizen?
To obtain a C5 visa, you will need an invitation from a Kazakh company, which we can provide you with. This invitation will act as a guarantor for the businessman.
In addition to our invitation, additional documents may be required, including a certificate of no criminal record and the absence of a ban on business activities, medical insurance, etc., therefore KORGAN Company recommends contacting the Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the country of citizenship or permanent residence and request a list of documents for of this Visa.
To issue an invitation for a C5 visa, you need:
1. A notarized copy with a translation into Russian/Kazakh of the main pages of the passport and residence permit of the founder (residence permit if a foreigner plans to obtain a visa in a country other than his country of citizenship);
2. Place of obtaining a visa (The foreign citizen must indicate the Consulate or Embassy of Kazakhstan where he plans to obtain a C5 visa);
3. information about place of residence in the country of citizenship or permanent residence;
4. information about the place of work (company name and position) A foreign citizen must provide information about his current place of work and position held outside of Kazakhstan;
5. information about the subject of the company being opened (approximate activities, planned investments);
6. information about the hotel or address in Kazakhstan where he will stay;
7. information about the validity period of the requested visa (The foreigner must indicate the period for which he is requesting a C5 visa).
Deadlines for issuing an invitation:
The period for issuing an invitation for a C5 visa is 14 working days.
The period is calculated from the moment of receipt of all necessary information and from the moment of receipt of documents from the foreigner (notarized copy of passport).
Cost of invitation for C5 visa:
Issuing an invitation on a Business visa will cost 300,000 tenge. Notary fees and translation costs are paid separately.
The KORGAN company offers you an invitation for a C5 business immigrant visa, assistance in obtaining a visa, as well as support in opening a turnkey legal entity.
When choosing the KORGAN Law Firm as an organization accompanying you in obtaining a C5 visa, opening and running a business in Kazakhstan, you no longer have to worry about the legal component of this issue, since our specialists from the cities of Astana, Karaganda and Almaty have many years of experience in this area.
Who needs a C3 visa?
To carry out labor activities on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, foreign citizens need a work visa of category C3.
Validity period of C3 visa
The visa type is multiple entry and its validity is 1 year. Once the C3 visa expires, it can be extended for the same period.
To issue an invitation for a C3 visa, you need:
To apply for a C3 visa, you will need the following information:
1. Company name in Kazakhstan (Full and exact name of the company where the foreign citizen plans to work).
2. Scans of constituent documents (Certificate of state registration, charter, order for director, decision on opening and appointment of the first director).
3. Employment contract, order, decision (protocol) for the manager (Copies of documents certified by the company seal).
4. Electronic digital signature from the company with a password (Electronic digital signature of the company with the corresponding password).
5. Residence address in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Detailed information about place of residence in Kazakhstan, including address).
6. Original passport (Providing the original passport of a foreign citizen).
7. Validity period of the requested visa (Indication of the period for which the C3 visa is requested).
8. Filling out a visa application.
9. Filling out the Application.
10. Power of attorney for a foreigner’s representative in Migration.
11. Photo 3×4 in the amount of 4 pieces.
Submission period:
The period for issuing a C3 visa is 45 days, during which the foreigner is required to stay in Kazakhstan.
Cost of assistance in obtaining a C3 visa:
Registration for a Work visa will cost 300,000 tenge.
State duty costs are paid separately.
Payment of the state duty is 30 MCI (minimum calculated indicators) and equal to 110,760 tenge. Payment of the state duty is made to the founder (director) on behalf of the company.
In general, obtaining a work visa in Kazakhstan requires following certain procedures and providing the necessary documents. However, if all requirements are met, a foreign worker can legally work and reside in Kazakhstan.
When choosing the KORGAN Law Firm as an organization accompanying you in obtaining a C3 visa, you no longer need to worry about the legal component of this issue, since our specialists from the cities of Astana, Karaganda and Almaty have many years of experience in this field.