Work and leisure activities
Foreigners may carry out labor activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan on the basis and in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In order to ensure the implementation of the constitutional right of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan to freedom of labor, legislative acts may establish restrictions on the employment of foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners may not be appointed to certain positions or engage in a certain type of labor activity if, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the appointment to these positions or the occupation of such an 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 obligations in labor relations as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners temporarily staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan may be subjects of private entrepreneurship. At the same time, it is not allowed to carry out entrepreneurial activity without the formation of a legal entity.
Foreigners staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to rest on the same basis as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Health protection
Medical assistance is provided to foreigners and stateless persons located on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan if there is a voluntary medical insurance policy, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Social and pension provision
Foreigners permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the same rights and obligations in matters of social and pension provision as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In cases where a certain work experience is required for the appointment of pension payments and benefits, foreigners may be credited with their work experience abroad on the grounds and in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation 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 have the same rights and obligations in housing relations as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, unless otherwise provided for by the Constitution, laws and international treaties.
Foreigners may own housing (except for temporarily staying foreigners) and other property in the Republic of Kazakhstan, have the rights of the author of works of science, literature and art, discoveries, inventions, innovation proposals, industrial designs, as well as other property and personal non-property rights, except for cases established by the Constitution, laws and international treaties.
Foreigners permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan enjoy their property and personal non-property rights on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners temporarily staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to use property and personal non-property rights on the grounds and in accordance with the procedure established 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 have the same rights as citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan to receive pre-school, primary, basic secondary and general secondary education in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of education.
Stateless persons permanently residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan are granted the right to receive free technical and professional, post-secondary, higher and postgraduate education on a competitive basis in accordance with the state educational order, if they receive education at each of these levels for the first time.
The right for foreigners to receive free technical and professional, post-secondary, higher and postgraduate education on a competitive basis in accordance with the state educational order is determined by international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Foreigners accepted in the educational organization have the rights and bear the duties of students and pupils in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Use of cultural achievements
Foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to use cultural achievements on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. They are obliged to take care of 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 pursuing political goals, and if this does not contradict the charters (provisions) of these associations.
Freedom of conscience
Foreigners staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan are guaranteed freedom of conscience on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
It is prohibited to incite hostility and hatred in connection with religious beliefs.
Marriage and family relations
Foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan can conclude and terminate marriages with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other persons, enjoy the rights and bear obligations in marriage and family relations on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the legislation and international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Inviolability of the home, honor and dignity of the individual
Foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan are guaranteed the inviolability of their home, honor and dignity of the individual.
Moving around the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and choosing a place of residence
Foreigners can freely move around the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which is open to foreigners, and choose a place of residence in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Restrictions on movement and choice of place of residence are established by acts of authorized state bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, when it is necessary to ensure state security, protect public order, public health and morals, protect the rights and legitimate interests of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other persons.
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.
Protection of the rights of foreigners
Foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan have the right to appeal to the court and other state bodies for the protection of their property and personal non-property rights.
Foreigners enjoy procedural rights in court on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with the exception of cases provided for by international treaties of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Restrictions on the right to vote
Foreigners in the Republic of Kazakhstan cannot elect and be elected to representative and other elected state bodies and positions, as well as take part in republican referendums.
Attitude to military duty
Military duty does not apply to foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.