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Kazakhstan Citizen Spouse Visa

Kazakhstan Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

Spouses of Kazakhstani citizens who live permanently in Kazakhstan may apply for a C2 family visa after at least one year of marriage. The citizen spouse must meet the invitation, financial support, housing, and insurance requirements.

Sponsor
A Kazakhstani citizen living permanently in Kazakhstan
Marriage
A recognized marriage of at least one year
Money to show
At least the statutory minimum wage per month for each family member

Summary

If you have been married to a Kazakhstani citizen for at least one year, you may be able to apply for a C2 family-reunification visa. Your spouse must live permanently in Kazakhstan and meet the sponsorship requirements.

This guide covers spouses of citizens. Other family relationships and sponsor categories have different requirements.

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Eligibility

You need a legally recognized marriage and records showing that the marriage is at least one year old. Your spouse must provide the required invitation and identity documents.

Your spouse also needs to show:

Adult family applicants need a criminal-record certificate. Check the responsible consulate’s instructions for translations, authentication, and other personal documents.

Joining a Kazakhstani citizen spouse
  1. Check the marriage and sponsor requirements Confirm the one-year marriage period and your spouse’s permanent home in Kazakhstan.
  2. Prepare the invitation and supporting records Include support, housing, insurance, and required personal documents.
  3. Apply for the C2 visa Follow the responsible consulate’s instructions and arrival formalities.

Approval and the length of stay depend on the application; marriage alone does not grant status.

What This Route Allows

A single-entry C2 visa can be issued for up to 90 days. A multiple-entry C2 visa can be issued for up to one year. The actual dates and entry conditions on your visa control your stay.

What This Route Is Not

Marriage does not automatically grant citizenship, permanent residence, or permission to work. Check the separate rules before accepting a local job.

This guide does not cover every C2 family category, private visits, or joining a spouse who holds only temporary immigration permission.

Next Steps

  1. Confirm that your spouse lives permanently in Kazakhstan and that your recognized marriage meets the one-year requirement.
  2. Prepare the invitation, marriage records, support and housing evidence, insurance, and required personal documents.
  3. Apply through the responsible consulate and complete any local formalities required after arrival.

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