Work visas
Kazakhstani Seasonal Work Visa (Category C6)
A work permit for foreign nationals taking up temporary, seasonal employment in Kazakhstan for a limited period.
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Category code (C6) 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 C6 (Seasonal Work) visa
- Route type
- Temporary/seasonal work visa
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
- Per classification summary; verify
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days (single entry); up to 1 year (multiple entry)
- Number of entries
- Single or multiple entry
- Basis of issue
- Visa support (invitation) from the Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Where to apply
- Kazakhstan embassy/consulate, or the official online visa portal where available
- Cost
- Approx. USD 80 single entry / USD 200 multiple entry
- Standard consular fee cited on MFA embassy pages — confirm the current, non-refundable fee before applying.
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals taking up seasonal or temporary employment
- Employers with a genuine time-limited labour need
How to apply
- Employer arranges the required labour authorisation and invitation
- Applicant applies for the C6 visa at a Kazakhstani mission
- Complete in-country registration on arrival
Requirements
- The C6 visa is granted on the basis of a work permit that your employer must obtain separately in Kazakhstan; the visa cannot be issued for longer than the work permit is valid.
- Before you apply, an invitation (visa support) must be approved for you by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the validity of the visa you are requesting and contain at least two blank pages for the visa.
Documents you may need
- Passport valid for at least three months beyond the requested visa, with at least two blank pages.
- Visa support / invitation reference issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
- A completed visa application form, in block letters.
- One recent colour passport photo, 3.5 x 4.5 cm, full face on a plain white or light-grey background.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The C6 seasonal work visa is issued on the basis of a work permit that your employer obtains separately in Kazakhstan, and the visa's validity cannot exceed the validity of that permit.
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.