Trips and negotiations
Meetings with partners, trade fairs and market research usually fit within the visa-free period. If your trips will be frequent or long, we'll discuss a business visa.
TRTurkish citizens
Work, Business and Relocation to Kazakhstan for Turkish Citizens
Turkish citizens can enter Kazakhstan without a visa, but working, running a company or relocating requires a separate status. We find the right option for your goal and handle the process in Turkish, Russian or English.
Visa-freeup to 90 days in every 180-day period
Workwork permit and C3 visa
Documentsapostille in Turkey
Support languageTurkish, Russian, English
What to arrange for your goal
Employment
Visa-free entry does not give the right to work. The Kazakhstan employer obtains a work permit, and the employee then applies for a C3 work visa.
Your own company
A Turkish citizen can be the founder of an LLP (TOO). Registering a company does not change your residence status by itself, so the status is chosen in advance: a C5 business immigrant visa, employment in your own company, or a branch of a Turkish company.
Relocating with family
For long-term stay, a Temporary Residence Permit (RVP) is issued, and where there are grounds, permanent residence. Family members apply together with the main applicant.
Documents from your country
Turkey and Kazakhstan are both parties to the 1961 Hague Convention, so official Turkish documents (diplomas, police clearance certificates, marriage and birth certificates, company documents) are certified with an apostille rather than consular legalization.
The apostille is issued in Turkey: for civil status and notarial documents by the kaymakamlık or valilik, for court documents by the justice authorities. After the apostille, the document is translated into Kazakh or Russian and the translation is notarized.
The list of required documents depends on your goal: it differs for a work permit, an RVP and company registration. We check your documents before filing so the translation doesn't have to be redone.
Entry and stay rules change. Before your trip, we check the requirements against current regulations and your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a Turkish citizen stay in Kazakhstan without a visa?
Up to 90 calendar days in every 180-day period. This rule has applied since 25 August 2025. Visa-free entry is suitable for trips, negotiations and tourism, but not for employment.
Can I work in Kazakhstan under the visa-free regime?
No. To work under an employment contract, the employer obtains a work permit and the employee a C3 work visa. Some categories are exempt from the permit; we'll check whether you are one of them.
Can a Turkish citizen open an LLP (TOO) in Kazakhstan?
Yes, a foreign national can be the founder and director of an LLP (TOO). You will need an IIN, the founder's documents and a charter. To manage the company on site, a residence status is chosen in advance: a C5 visa, a work visa or an RVP.
Which is better: a C5 visa or an RVP?
It depends on your goal, timeframe and family. The conditions differ, so we compare the options for your situation during a consultation.
Do you speak Turkish?
Yes. Consultations and support are available in Turkish, Russian and English; the site also has a Turkish version.
Useful articles
- Doing business in Kazakhstan as a Turkish citizen: a step-by-step checklist from first trip to working company
- Why Turkish business is interested in Kazakhstan: trade, logistics and what the numbers show
- Apostille and Translation of Turkish and Chinese Documents for Kazakhstan
- "Importing to Kazakhstan from Turkey and China: company, EAEU customs and certification"
Other countries
Immigration Consultation
Online consultation$50 / 20,000 KZT
The consultation fee is credited towards your service fee if you proceed with us.
During the consultation our specialist reviews your specific situation, identifies a workable route and explains the alternatives — this is work on your case, not general information.
How it works
- 1Online consultation with an immigration specialist
- 2A commercial proposal: route, timelines and costs
- 3Meeting at our Almaty office and signing the agreement
Shall we discuss your situation?
Send us a request — a coordinator will check whether this service is right for you and quote an exact price.