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Kazakhstan Self-Employment Visa C4

14 facts quoted from the official source

Work route for an adult foreigner qualified for an in-demand occupation.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Adult ApplicantThe C4 applicant must be an adult.
  • Blank passport pagesThe passport must contain at least two blank visa pages.
  • In Demand ProfessionThe occupation must be recognised as in demand in Kazakhstan's economy.
  • Invitation Or ExemptionAn invitation or a category-specific exemption from invitation must be established.
  • PassportThe applicant must present a valid passport.
  • Passport Extra Validity MonthsThe passport must remain valid for at least three months after the requested visa expires.
  • Qualification Compliance CertificateA certificate confirming qualification compliance is required.
  • Self Employment IntentThe applicant must intend to work on a self-employed basis.
  • Visa ApplicationA completed visa application is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe C4 applicant must be an adult.
  • Maximum Multiple Entry YearsThe multiple-entry C4 visa may be issued for up to three years.
  • Official source basisThe C4 applicant must be an adult.
  • PhotographA compliant 3.5 by 4.5 centimetre photograph is required.
  • Report summaryThe C4 applicant must be an adult.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Kazakhstan?
The official source states: Work route for an adult foreigner qualified for an in-demand occupation.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.kz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.kzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Kazakhstan government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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3 other work routes to Kazakhstan.

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