Family visas
Kazakhstani Private Visit Visa (Category B10)
A short-term route for private and family visits based on an invitation from a host in Kazakhstan.
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Category code (B10) and up-to-1-year validity come from a Royal Thai Embassy Astana summary of egov.kz; confirm on egov.kz.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Kazakhstan government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Category B10 (Private) visa
- Route type
- Short-term private/family visit visa
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
- Per classification summary; verify
- Key requirement
- Invitation from a host in Kazakhstan
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days (single entry); up to 90 days per entry within a 180-day period (multiple entry)
- Number of entries
- Single or multiple entry
- Basis of issue
- Invitation (visa support) from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or a Letter of request for exempt nationalities
- Invitation timing
- Filed no earlier than 1 year and no later than 5 working days before entry
- Where to apply
- Kazakhstan embassy/consulate, or the official online visa portal where available
Who it is for
- Visitors coming for family or personal visits
- Those invited by a host resident in Kazakhstan
How to apply
- Host in Kazakhstan issues the invitation
- Applicant applies for the B10 visa at a Kazakhstani mission
- Carry a valid passport and the invitation on entry
Requirements
- The B10 visa is normally issued on the basis of an invitation letter (visa support) approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
- Citizens of the 48 countries exempt from the invitation requirement may submit a Letter of request instead of an official invitation letter.
- Where the visit relates to a relative — including a funeral or the serious illness of a relative — you must provide documents confirming the family relationship, and, where relevant, the death or illness.
- Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the validity of the requested visa and have at least two blank pages.
Documents you may need
- Passport valid for at least three months beyond the requested visa, with at least two blank pages.
- A completed visa application form for each person, in block letters.
- One recent passport photo, 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
- An invitation letter (visa support) approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, or a Letter of request if you are a citizen of one of the exempt countries.
- Documents confirming the family relationship, plus death or illness certificates where the visit is for a funeral or the serious illness of a relative.
Frequently asked questions
The B10 is normally issued on an invitation (visa support) approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. However, citizens of 48 exempt countries may submit a Letter of request instead of an official invitation letter.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.