Business visa
Important information:
You can apply for a visa through a prior appointment made by the onlineBooking system (recommended) or by telephone.
Applicants without prior appointment will not be received.
Please be sure to apply for a visa well in advance, as the Embassy does not issue visas at short notice.
The consular fee totals to 9700 tenge to be paid cash in the exact amount at the time of application.
In case your visa is refused the consular fee will not be refunded.
Step 1
To make an appointment click here or please call + 7 327 2662419 on working days from 11.30 to 12.00 hours.
Step 2
Please report to the Embassy Office IN PERSON on the appointed date and time and submit the following documents:
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a passport or an official travel document accepted by the Schengen countries with a blank visa page and valid for a minimum of three months longer than the validity of the visa;
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copy of the page of your passport with personal particulars;
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one application form, filled in (in print) and signed by the applicant; If the application includes a child that is mentioned in the passport, a separate application form with two photographs as well as copies of all supporting documents of that child should be handed in too; Click here to download the application form.
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two recent passport-size color photographs (one glued to the application form, another attached by a paper-clip);
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copies of the previous Schengen visas (if available);
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medical insurance valid in the Schengen countries covering the amount of at least 30000 Euro (original + copy);
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evidence establishing purpose of visit (for example, invitation from your business partner from the country of main destination - original or copy sent to Embassys fax + 7 327 2662415)
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a guarantee letter from the party covering expenses for the business-trip (employer or inviting party);
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proof of employment, which is for employees: a recent employer’s statement, date of entry and duration of absence; for private businessmen: a copy of the registration of your company at the (regional) authorities and Kazakh Chamber of Commerce + tax-paying certificate.
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ticket reservation (upon submission of the documents), pre-paid return ticket (original plus copy) to be shown at the time of visa issuance;
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for students: registration from a school or university and if traveling during study period, certificate from school or university with permission of absence;
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for minors travelling without parents: legalized authorization of the parents (original + copy);
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For CIS citizens: if you plan to return to Kazakhstan after your travel, you are also requested to present registration with local authorities or another documentary basis of your further stay in Kazakhstan + copy;
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For foreign citizens: if you plan to return to Kazakhstan after your travel, you are requested to show a Kazakh visa valid at least 2 weeks after your return to Kazakhstan + copy.
Please be informed that incomplete application files will not be processed while they do not contain all required documents. After acceptation of an incomplete application a maximum of three weeks will be allowed to deliver the missing documents. Otherwise the applicant will receive an official refusal.
Please note, that the Embassy has the right to ask for additional documents if this is considered necessary and inquiries can be made.
The visa is one of the conditions to get free access to the Schengen countries. When crossing the border you may be asked to supply the controlling officer with original documents that provide proof of your financial means, of insurance against costs for medical treatment or repatriation, of the purpose of your travel, length of stay, etc.
The Schengen countries include: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
Step 3
If you are not called within 3 working days by a Consular Officer of the Embassy you may conclude that your visa application has been approved and your visa will be ready for collection a week after submission of your papers. Therefore it is important and your responsibility to make sure your contact details mentioned on your application form are correct.
You can pick up your passport with the visa at the following times:
We wish you a pleasant journey!
