The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 19 June, 1995 No. 2337
Labour activity and leisure
Foreigners may engage in labour activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis and in the manner prescribed by the legislation and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In order to ensure the realization of the constitutional right of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the freedom of labour, the legislative acts may establish the limits on the implementation of labour activity of foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners may not be appointed to certain positions or engage in certain kinds of labour activity, if in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan appointment to these positions or engaging in such activity is associated with belonging to the citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the same rights and bear the same obligations in labour relations as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners, temporarily staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan can be the subjects of private entrepreneurship. At the same time, carrying out entrepreneurial activity without forming a legal entity shall not be allowed.
Foreigners, residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan shall have the right to leisure on the same basis as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Health protection
Foreigners and stateless persons, residing on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, shall be provided with medical assistance if there is a policy of voluntary medical insurance, unless otherwise stipulated by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international treaties, ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Social security and pensions
Foreigners permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan, in matters of social security and pensions, have the same rights and bear the same obligations as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In cases where for pension payments and benefits a certain length of service is required, foreigners can count their work experience abroad on the grounds and in the manner, prescribed by the law and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The right to housing, other property and personal non-property rights
Foreigners, permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan shall have the same rights and bear the same obligations in housing relations as the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, unless otherwise stipulated by the Constitution, laws and international treaties.
Foreigners may have a dwelling and other property on the right of ownership in the Republic of Kazakhstan (except for temporarily staying foreigners), may have the rights of the author of works of science, literature and art, discovery, invention, rationalization proposal, industrial design, as well as other property and personal non-property rights, except for the cases, established by the Constitution, laws and international treaties.
Foreigners permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan, use their property and moral rights as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners temporarily staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to use the property and personal non-property rights on the grounds and in the manner prescribed by the legislation and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Getting an education
Foreigners and stateless persons, permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan, shall have the equally with the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan right to get preschool, primary, basic secondary and general secondary education in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of education.
Stateless persons, permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan shall be entitled to get free technical and vocational, secondary, higher and postgraduate education on a competitive basis in accordance with the state educational order, if the education of each of these levels, they get the first time.
The right of foreigners to get free technical and vocational, secondary, higher and postgraduate education on a competitive basis in accordance with the state educational order is defined by the international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners, adopted to educational institutions have the rights and bear the obligations of students and pupils in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Use of cultural achievements
Foreigners shall have the right to use cultural achievements in the Republic of Kazakhstan as citizens of Kazakhstan. They shall protect the historical and cultural monuments, and other cultural values.
Participation in public associations
Foreigners, permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to join public associations, except for political parties and public associations that pursue political goals, and if it does not contradict the statute (regulations) of these associations.
Freedom of conscience
Foreigners, staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan, are guaranteed the freedom of conscience as citizens of Kazakhstan.
Incitement of hostility and hatred in connection with religious beliefs is prohibited.
Marital and family relations
Foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan may conclude and discharge marriages with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other persons, and have the rights and bear responsibilities in marital and family relations as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the legislation and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Inviolability of dwelling, honour and dignity
Foreigners shall be guaranteed inviolability of dwelling, honour and dignity in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Movement on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and choice of a place of residence
Foreigners may freely move on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan open to foreigners, and choose a place of residence in accordance with the manner, established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Restrictions on movement and choice of residence are established by acts of the authorized state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, when it is necessary to ensure national security, public order, health or morals, or the protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and others.
Taxes and fees
Foreigners are subject to taxes and fees in the Republic of Kazakhstan on the same basis as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, unless otherwise provided by the legislation and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Protecting the rights of foreigners
Foreigners in Kazakhstan shall have the right to appeal to the courts, the Commissioner for Human Rights in Kazakhstan and other public authorities for the protection of their property and personal non-property rights.
Foreigners use procedural rights in court as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, except in cases provided for in the international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Restrictions in electoral right
Foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan may not vote or be elected to the representative and other elective state bodies and positions, as well as take part in republican referendum.
Military service obligation
Military obligation shall not apply to foreigners, permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.