How to get a Kazakhstan visa from South Africa

• This visa type is for those visiting the country for sightseeing, recreational or relaxation purposes in the country.
• You can also visit friends or relatives with this kind of visa.
• If you are visiting a relative or friend, you need a letter of invitation from the host.
• The letter should include the name of the applicant and the exact dates of visit to the country.
• The visa is processed for 5 working days.
• This visa type has two sub types. The sub-types are Single-entry tourist visa and Multiple-entry Tourist visa.
• The single-entry tourist visa costs $60 while the multiple-entry tourist visa costs $90.
• You are not allowed to work with this type of visa.
• Holders of this visa cannot enroll into one of the institutions of learning in the country.
• Children less than 18 years of age should have original copy of birth certificate.

• This visa type is for the business-oriented people who intend to visit Kazakhstan for business.
• Applicants of this visa type aim to improve and maintain relations with partners in the country.
• While in the country, you are free to attend business meetings, attend conferences and sign contracts in the country.
• An invitation letter from the company you are visiting is required.
• The address of the company and the duration of visit should be clearly stated on the letter.
• This visa is valid for 90 days.
• A letter from your current employer is required. The letter should be a confirmation of your business leave and the duration of your stay in country.
• Family ties which show that you have an incentive to go back to South Africa.
• There is the single-entry business visa and the multiple-entry business visa.
• Single-entry business visa costs $80 while the multiple-entry business visa is $200.

• This visa is for those visiting Kazakhstan for a short stay.
• Applicants aim to board a connecting flight to their destination from Kazakhstan.
• You are required to have the visa of your destination country.
• The flight ticket to your destination country is required.
• A valid medical insurance is needed.
• You are not allowed to tour the country.
• Minors should have an original copy of birth certificate.
• You are not allowed to take up paid employment when you are in the country with this type of visa.
• The visa is valid for 5 days.

• This is for applicants who have been enrolled to an institution of learning in the country.
• Applicants are required to present their letter of acceptance while applying for this visa.
• If you are a minor, a letter of consent from your parent is required. Visa application form should be signed by both parents.
• Applicants are not allowed to work during the duration of study.
• You are expected to leave the country as soon as you are done studying.
• Proof of accommodation for the duration of stay in the country.
• A valid medical insurance is needed.
• The visa is valid for 90 days.
• Single-entry student visa costs $80 while the multiple-entry students visa costs $200.

• This visa allows a foreigner to take up paid employment in Kazakhstan.
• Applicants are required to have work permit.
• You need to have a valid medical insurance.
• Letter of invitation from your new employer in the country should be provided.
• The certificate of registration of the company as well as the address of the company should be clearly stated in the letter.
• Holders of this visa cannot be enrolled to any institution in the country.
• The visa takes 5 working days to be processed.
• Single-entry work visa costs $80 while Multiple-entry work visa $200.

Generally, it takes about 5 working days for your visa to be ready.

Kazakhstan visa fee depends on the type of visa you are applying for.