Kazakhstan Marriage Visa Document Guide
Party to the Apostille Convention. Apostille from the Ministry of Justice. Both Kazakh and Russian documents are accepted.
📋 Required Documents
Некешілік туралы куәлік (Marriage Certificate)
Apostille required
Birth certificate
With apostille
Criminal record certificate
Within 6 months of issuance
Passport copy
Copy of all pages
Photo (3.5×4.5cm)
Taken within the last 6 months
📄 Marriage Record
Некешілік туралы куәлік (Marriage Certificate)
Party to the Apostille Convention. Apostille from the Ministry of Justice. Both Kazakh and Russian documents are accepted.
⚠️ Important Notes
The marriage certificate is issued by ZAGS
The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Justice
Documents in either Kazakh or Russian are valid
🗓️ Process Steps
- 1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Kazakhstan and obtain a marriage certificate
- 2
Obtain Apostille
Obtain an apostille from the local apostille authority (it varies by country: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, courts, local government, etc.)
- 3
Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
- 4
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
- 5
Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which is better, Kazakh or Russian documents?
A. Both languages are accepted. Russian may be more convenient for translation and notarization in Korea.
Q. How long does the apostille take?
A. It is issued by the Kazakhstan Ministry of Justice. The issuance time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
Kazakhstan Marriage Visa Document Guide
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