We are often asked what is the difference between obtaining an IIN and citizenship. The individual identification number is a unique combination of 12 digits, which is assigned to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan at birth.
⚡️ Foreign citizens can apply for an IIN at the PSC. At the same time, an IIN can be obtained by a citizen of any foreign state for conducting business, financial transactions. The IIN is a tool that does not talk about citizenship at all.
Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan can be obtained by persons who have been permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan for at least 5 years, married to a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan who has been living in the country for at least three years, as well as persons who have one of the close relatives, citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who lives in the territory of Kazakhstan.
By the way, in a simplified procedure, citizenship can be obtained by Kandases permanently residing in the territory of Kazakhstan, ethnic Kazakhs studying at higher educational institutions of Kazakhstan.