Renunciation of Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Renunciation of Citizenship is a form of termination of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is carried out upon the request of a person who resides permanently abroad.
Renunciation is not permitted in the following cases:
If the individual has outstanding obligations to the Republic of Kazakhstan or unresolved property liabilities;
If a resolution has been issued qualifying the person’s actions as a criminal offense, or the person is serving a sentence under a court verdict that has entered into legal force, or if the renunciation contradicts the national security interests of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Application form;
Autobiography (handwritten);
Photograph (3.5 x 4.5 cm);
Copy of an identity document;
Permit for permanent residence abroad, issued by the internal affairs authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Certificate confirming the presence or absence of a criminal record;
Copies of children’s birth certificates and marriage certificate (if applicable);
Document confirming the possibility of acquiring foreign citizenship;
Proof of payment of the consular fee;
Notarized declaration of consent to renounce citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan and confirmation of the absence of any financial or other claims from the applicant’s spouse, parents, or dependents residing in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Alternatively, copies of their death certificates, or court decisions declaring them deceased or missing (if applicable);
If the application is submitted by a minor (aged 14 to 18), a notarized written consent from the minor is required.
Up to 6 months from the date of submission of the complete set of documents