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title: Canada visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
description: "Citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee. Processing: 14–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Kazakhstan

Citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 14–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100 + CA$30 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements, pay stubs, or other evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Determine eligibility and gather documents** — Check if you need a visa and collect all required documents
2. **Complete the online application form (IMM 5257)** — Fill out the form on the IRCC website and print it
3. **Pay the visa application fee and biometrics fee** — Pay online via IRCC or at VFS Global
4. **Book an appointment at the Visa Application Centre (VFS)** — Schedule a biometrics appointment online
5. **Submit application and biometrics in person** — Visit VFS Global in Kazakhstan with all documents and provide fingerprints/photo
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check status online
7. **Passport submission (if approved)** — Submit passport for visa sticker at VFS or by courier
8. **Collect passport with visa** — Pick up from VFS or receive by mail

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least one blank page)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity): Download from IRCC website
- **Two recent passport-size photographs** (Identity): Meet Canada photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, pay stubs, or proof of assets
- **Travel itinerary or flight reservation** (Travel, optional): Optional but recommended
- **Hotel reservations or letter of invitation** (Travel, optional): If staying with friends/family, provide invitation letter
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to Kazakhstan** (Employment): To demonstrate intention to return
- **Biometrics fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Pay when submitting application
- **Visa application fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Pay online or at VFS
- **Additional documents as requested by visa officer** (Supporting, optional): May include medical exam or police certificate

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Pay stubs
- Proof of assets

Must show sufficient funds for entire stay and return

## Good to know

- Visa does not guarantee entry; final decision by border officer
- Processing times may vary significantly

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient ties to home country** — Provide strong evidence of employment, family, or property in Kazakhstan
- **Incomplete or incorrect application** — Double-check all forms and documents before submission
- **Insufficient funds** — Show adequate financial means for the trip

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Kazakhstan need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Kazakhstan stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Kazakhstan?

Government fee: CA$100 + CA$30 service fee.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 14–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Kazakhstan need for Canada?

Valid passport (with at least one blank page); Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-size photographs; Proof of financial means; Employment letter or proof of ties to Kazakhstan; Biometrics fee payment receipt; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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