Permit a temporary residence to foreigners and stateless persons in the Republic of Kazakhstan

1. In connection with family reunification:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document confirming family relations with a person permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

2. For the implementation of labor activity:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Permit to attract foreign labor force issued by the local executive body.
• A certificate or permit issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the conformity of the foreigner's qualifications.
• Permit for a labor immigrant, issued by the local executive body, to carry out labor activities of natural persons.
• For citizens of the EEU - an employment contract registered with the authorized body (Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population) - in the unified employment contracts registration system "UECRS" or a civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the immigrants who, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of migration of the population and / or international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, do not need to obtain permits specified in paragraphs one, two, three and four of this subparagraph, as well as members of their families a temporary residence permit issued for one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the Immigrants who arrived in the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay for the purpose of carrying out activities in the Astana International Financial Center (the AIFC), as well as members of their families, a temporary residence permit is issued on one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• For AIFC investment residents who arrived from the states with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay, as well as their family members, a temporary residence permit is issued at the request of the AIFC administration for one year with the possibility of an annual extension, but not more than five years . At the same time, the period of validity of the temporary residence permit for family members of the AIFC investment resident cannot exceed the period of validity of the temporary residence permit of the investment resident.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

3. For receiving education in Kazakhstani educational institutions:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Application of an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person

4. For inpatient treatment in the Republic of Kazakhstan health facilities:

• Documents issued by a health facility located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, confirming the need for treatment of a foreigner or a stateless person in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan or permanent care for a foreign patient who is being treated in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as for close relatives - citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

5. For the implementation of missionary activities:

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A certificate issued by the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying out state regulation in the field of religious activity.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

6. To carry out entrepreneurial activities in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (for the business immigrants):

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with Article 40 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Population Migration" (the Law).
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

Documents drawn up in a foreign language are subject to translation into the state or Russian language. 

The accuracy of the translation from one language to another is attested by a notary public pursuant to Article 80 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Notaries". 

In accordance with Clause 60 of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of April 25, 2016 No. 240 "On approval of the Consular Charter of the Republic of Kazakhstan", documents and acts drawn up with the participation of foreign authorities or emanating from these authorities are accepted for consideration with legalization only, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan or an international treaty ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.

1. In connection with family reunification:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document confirming family relations with a person permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

2. For the implementation of labor activity:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Permit to attract foreign labor force issued by the local executive body.
• A certificate or permit issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the conformity of the foreigner's qualifications.
• Permit for a labor immigrant, issued by the local executive body, to carry out labor activities of natural persons.
• For citizens of the EEU - an employment contract registered with the authorized body (Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population) - in the unified employment contracts registration system "UECRS" or a civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the immigrants who, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of migration of the population and / or international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, do not need to obtain permits specified in paragraphs one, two, three and four of this subparagraph, as well as members of their families a temporary residence permit issued for one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the Immigrants who arrived in the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay for the purpose of carrying out activities in the Astana International Financial Center (the AIFC), as well as members of their families, a temporary residence permit is issued on one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• For AIFC investment residents who arrived from the states with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay, as well as their family members, a temporary residence permit is issued at the request of the AIFC administration for one year with the possibility of an annual extension, but not more than five years . At the same time, the period of validity of the temporary residence permit for family members of the AIFC investment resident cannot exceed the period of validity of the temporary residence permit of the investment resident.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

3. For receiving education in Kazakhstani educational institutions:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Application of an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person

4. For inpatient treatment in the Republic of Kazakhstan health facilities:

• Documents issued by a health facility located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, confirming the need for treatment of a foreigner or a stateless person in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan or permanent care for a foreign patient who is being treated in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as for close relatives - citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

5. For the implementation of missionary activities:

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A certificate issued by the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying out state regulation in the field of religious activity.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

6. To carry out entrepreneurial activities in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (for the business immigrants):

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with Article 40 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Population Migration" (the Law).
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

Documents drawn up in a foreign language are subject to translation into the state or Russian language. 

The accuracy of the translation from one language to another is attested by a notary public pursuant to Article 80 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Notaries". 

In accordance with Clause 60 of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of April 25, 2016 No. 240 "On approval of the Consular Charter of the Republic of Kazakhstan", documents and acts drawn up with the participation of foreign authorities or emanating from these authorities are accepted for consideration with legalization only, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan or an international treaty ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.

1. In connection with family reunification:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document confirming family relations with a person permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

2. For the implementation of labor activity:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Permit to attract foreign labor force issued by the local executive body.
• A certificate or permit issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the conformity of the foreigner's qualifications.
• Permit for a labor immigrant, issued by the local executive body, to carry out labor activities of natural persons.
• For citizens of the EEU - an employment contract registered with the authorized body (Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population) - in the unified employment contracts registration system "UECRS" or a civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the immigrants who, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of migration of the population and / or international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, do not need to obtain permits specified in paragraphs one, two, three and four of this subparagraph, as well as members of their families a temporary residence permit issued for one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the Immigrants who arrived in the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay for the purpose of carrying out activities in the Astana International Financial Center (the AIFC), as well as members of their families, a temporary residence permit is issued on one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• For AIFC investment residents who arrived from the states with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay, as well as their family members, a temporary residence permit is issued at the request of the AIFC administration for one year with the possibility of an annual extension, but not more than five years . At the same time, the period of validity of the temporary residence permit for family members of the AIFC investment resident cannot exceed the period of validity of the temporary residence permit of the investment resident.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

3. For receiving education in Kazakhstani educational institutions:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Application of an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person

4. For inpatient treatment in the Republic of Kazakhstan health facilities:

• Documents issued by a health facility located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, confirming the need for treatment of a foreigner or a stateless person in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan or permanent care for a foreign patient who is being treated in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as for close relatives - citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

5. For the implementation of missionary activities:

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A certificate issued by the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying out state regulation in the field of religious activity.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

6. To carry out entrepreneurial activities in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (for the business immigrants):

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with Article 40 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Population Migration" (the Law).
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

Documents drawn up in a foreign language are subject to translation into the state or Russian language. 

The accuracy of the translation from one language to another is attested by a notary public pursuant to Article 80 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Notaries". 

In accordance with Clause 60 of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of April 25, 2016 No. 240 "On approval of the Consular Charter of the Republic of Kazakhstan", documents and acts drawn up with the participation of foreign authorities or emanating from these authorities are accepted for consideration with legalization only, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan or an international treaty ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.

1. In connection with family reunification:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document confirming family relations with a person permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

2. For the implementation of labor activity:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Permit to attract foreign labor force issued by the local executive body.
• A certificate or permit issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the conformity of the foreigner's qualifications.
• Permit for a labor immigrant, issued by the local executive body, to carry out labor activities of natural persons.
• For citizens of the EEU - an employment contract registered with the authorized body (Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population) - in the unified employment contracts registration system "UECRS" or a civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the immigrants who, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of migration of the population and / or international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan, do not need to obtain permits specified in paragraphs one, two, three and four of this subparagraph, as well as members of their families a temporary residence permit issued for one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• To the Immigrants who arrived in the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay for the purpose of carrying out activities in the Astana International Financial Center (the AIFC), as well as members of their families, a temporary residence permit is issued on one year with the possibility of annual renewal, but cannot exceed the term of the employment contract or civil law contract for the performance of work (provision of services).
• For AIFC investment residents who arrived from the states with which there are ratified international agreements on visa-free entry and stay, as well as their family members, a temporary residence permit is issued at the request of the AIFC administration for one year with the possibility of an annual extension, but not more than five years . At the same time, the period of validity of the temporary residence permit for family members of the AIFC investment resident cannot exceed the period of validity of the temporary residence permit of the investment resident.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

3. For receiving education in Kazakhstani educational institutions:

• A notary certified consent for an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• Application of an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person

4. For inpatient treatment in the Republic of Kazakhstan health facilities:

• Documents issued by a health facility located in the Republic of Kazakhstan, confirming the need for treatment of a foreigner or a stateless person in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan or permanent care for a foreign patient who is being treated in health facilities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as for close relatives - citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, or foreigners permanently residing in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

5. For the implementation of missionary activities:

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A certificate issued by the authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan, carrying out state regulation in the field of religious activity.
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

6. To carry out entrepreneurial activities in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan (for the business immigrants):

• A notary certified consent to an immigrant residence if the service recipient is not the owner of the housing provided to the immigrant for his temporary residence.
• A document issued by the local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with Article 40 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Population Migration" (the Law).
• Fingerprinting certificate of a foreigner or stateless person.

Documents drawn up in a foreign language are subject to translation into the state or Russian language. 

The accuracy of the translation from one language to another is attested by a notary public pursuant to Article 80 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Notaries". 

In accordance with Clause 60 of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as of April 25, 2016 No. 240 "On approval of the Consular Charter of the Republic of Kazakhstan", documents and acts drawn up with the participation of foreign authorities or emanating from these authorities are accepted for consideration with legalization only, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan or an international treaty ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan.

! It is barred to reject the receipt of an appeal.

1. Once the appeal is submitted, the applicant is issued a receipt containing a unique number, indicating the date and time, last name and initials, and the position of the person who received the appeal.
2. In the case of non-compliance with the requirements established by Article 63 Code, the administrative body and the official shall indicate to the applicant the requirements the appeal does not comply with, and set a reasonable time limit for bringing it into compliance with the requirements.
3. Before a decision is made on the administrative case, the applicant may withdraw the appeal on the basis of his written application.

Referring the appeal to an authorized administrative body and official

An appeal received by an administrative body and official whose authority does not include the consideration of this appeal, within no later than 3 working days from the date of its receipt shall refer it to the authorized administrative body and official, with simultaneous notification of the participant in the administrative procedure.

1. The timeframe of administrative procedure is 15 working days from the date of receipt of an appeal.

! The laws may set the other timeframe for consideration of appeals (For example, according to the Law “On Access to Information” a reply to a written enquiry is provided within fifteen calendar days from the date of receipt of the information by the owner).

2. The period of administrative procedure may be extended by a reasoned decision of the head of the administrative body for not more than 2 months, consistently the participant in the administrative procedure is notified within 3 working days from the date of extension.

A participant in the administrative procedure has the right to file a complaint the administrative action (inaction) related to the adoption of an administrative act.

If an administrative body and official within the timeframe has not adopted an administrative act or committed an administrative action, then commencing from the date of expiry it is considered that the administrative body and official rejected to adopt the administrative act or commit the administrative action.

The complaint is submitted to the administrative body and official whose administrative act and administrative action (inaction) is being appealed.

An appeal to the court is allowed after a pre-trial appeal. If the law provides for the possibility of going to court without the need to appeal to a higher authority, the administrative act, administrative action (inaction) of the administrative body and official is being disputed, along with the revoke, submit to the court a reasoned position of the head of the higher administrative body and official.

! The Administrative Procedure Code not always rules the procedure of complaint; the industry laws may contain statutes indicating the appeal of the decision in the court, without pre-trial appeal.

1. A complaint against an administrative act, administrative action (inaction) is submitted to the administrative body and official no later than 3 months from the day when the participant in the administrative procedure became aware of the adoption of the administrative act or the commitment of an administrative action (inaction).
2. If the deadline is missed for a good reason, at the request of the participant in the administrative procedure, it may be renewed by the body considering the complaint.
3. Missing the deadline for submitting the complaint is not a basis for rejection to receive the complaint by the body considering the complaint.

! Other laws may establish a special procedure and deadlines for appealing the decisions.

The period for consideration of the complaint is 20 working days from the date of receipt of the complaint.

! Other laws may establish a different period for appealing the decisions of administrative bodies.