Recognition of documents on higher and postgraduate education

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Documents required for submission to "Government for Citizens" Public Corporation":

TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION OF A DOCUMENT ON HIGHER AND POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED:

1. Identity document and (or) in the form of an electronic document through the digital document service (for personal identification) of the owner or an authorized representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
2. Application for recognition of educational documents in the form according to Appendix 1 to the Rules.
3. A copy of the legalized or apostilled document on education and its diploma supplement (the original for verification, is subject to return) and the inherently certified translation (if the document is completely in a foreign language) of the document on education and its diploma supplement, including the translation of the seal.
   When issuing a certificate of education in a country party to an international treaty (agreement) on legal assistance, providing for the abolition of the legalization of official documents to which the Republic of Kazakhstan is a party, legalization or apostilization of it is not required and a notarized copy of the document of education and its diploma supplement will be submitted and notarized certification translation (in case the document is completely in a foreign language).
   Document proving the identity of the holder of the certificate of education (for identification) or an authorized representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
4. For non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a copy of the document certifying the identity of the holder of the certificate of education (with translation into the state or Russian language).
5. If the holder of the education certificate changed the surname, name or patronymic (if available) after receiving it, you must submit a copy of the certificate of state registration of acts of record of changing the name, surname or patronymic (if available) or an act of marriage or divorce;
6. Payment receipt.

To obtain a certificate of recognition of a document on the award of an academic degree, the following documents are submitted:

If the service recipient belongs to the category of persons specified in subparagraphs 1), 2), 5) and 6) of paragraph 21 of the Rules, in order to obtain a certificate of recognition of a document of an academic degree, the service recipient sends to the service provider through a State Corporation or portal an application in the form according to Appendix 1 to the Rules with the attachment of the following documents:

1. An identity document and (or) in the form of an electronic document through the digital document service (for identification) of the owner or an authorized representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
2. A notarized electronic copy/copy of an apostilled or legalized degree award diploma confirming the fact of defending the dissertation in the country of protection, and a notarized translation of the degree award diploma into Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).
3. A notarized electronic copy/copy of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and practices and (or) a copy of the certificate of candidate exams (if available) and a notarized translation of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and a practitioner and (or) a copy of the certificate of passing the candidate's exams (if available) in Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).

If the service recipient belongs to the category of persons specified in subparagraph 3) of paragraph 21 of the Rules, then in order to obtain a certificate of recognition of the degree award document, the service recipient sends to the service provider through a State Corporation or portal an application in the form according to Appendix 1 to the Rules with the following documents attached:

1. Aan identity document and (or) in the form of an electronic document through the digital document service (for identification) of the owner or an authorized representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
2. A notarized electronic copy/copy of an apostilled or legalized degree award diploma confirming the fact of defending the dissertation in the country of protection, and a notarized translation of the degree award diploma into Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).
3. A notarized electronic copy/copy of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and practices and (or) a copy of the certificate of passing the candidate's exams (if available) and a notarized translation of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and a practitioner and (or) a copy of the certificate of passing the candidate's exams (if available) in Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).
4. An electronic copy/copy of the document confirming the invitation of the foreign citizen's OVPO.
5. An electronic copy/copy confirming employment in accordance with the labor legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, certified at the place of work.

If the service recipient belongs to the category of persons specified in subparagraph 4) of paragraph 21 of the Rules, then in order to obtain a certificate of recognition of the degree award document, the service recipient sends to the service provider through a State Corporation or portal an application in the form according to Appendix 1 to the Rules with the following documents attached:

1. An identity document and (or) in the form of an electronic document through the digital document service (for identification) of the owner or an authorized representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
2. A notarized electronic copy/copy of an apostilled or legalized degree award diploma confirming the fact of defending the dissertation in the country of protection, and a notarized translation of the degree award diploma into Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).
3. A notarized electronic copy/copy of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and practices and (or) a copy of the certificate of candidate exams (if available) and a notarized translation of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and a practitioner and (or) a copy of the certificate of passing the candidate's exams (if available) in Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).
4. An electronic copy / paper version of the referral for training programs for scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel is confirmed by a document in any form.

If the service recipient does not belong to the category of persons specified in paragraph 21 of the Rules, then in order to obtain a certificate of recognition of the degree award document, the service recipient sends to the service provider through a State Corporation or portal an application in the form according to Appendix 1 to the Rules with the following documents attached:

1. An identity document and (or) in the form of an electronic document through the digital document service (for identification) of the owner or an authorized representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
2. A notarized electronic copy/copy of an apostilled or legalized degree award diploma confirming the fact of defending the dissertation in the country of protection, and a notarized translation of the degree award diploma in Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).
3. A notarized electronic copy/copy of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and practices and (or) a copy of the certificate of passing the candidate's exams (if available) and a notarized translation of the appendix to the degree award document (transcript) or information on the volume of completed academic disciplines and a practitioner and (or) a copy of the certificate of passing the candidate's exams (if available) in Kazakh or Russian (if the document is completely in a foreign language).
4. Dissertation in electronic form (CD-ROM). An electronic copy/paper version of the abstract or an extended abstract (at least 40 (forty) thousand printed characters) in Kazakh or Russian is attached to the dissertation in a foreign language. The abstract reflects the output data, goals, objectives of the study, the relevance of the chosen topic, the main scientific provisions, conclusions and recommendations.
5. An electronic copy/paper version of the certificate of the Joint-Stock Company "National Center for State Scientific and Technical Expertise" (hereinafter – NCGNTE) (in any form) and a certificate from the authorized body of the country or OVPO (in any form, if available), in which the dissertation is defended, on checking the dissertation for plagiarism;
6. Electronic copy/paper version of the list and copies of publications.

TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION OF EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:

1. Identity document and (or) in the form of an electronic document through the digital document service (for personal identification) of the owner or an authorized representative on the basis of a notarized power of attorney.
2. Application for issuance of a duplicate in the form according to Annex 7 to the Rules.
3. If the holder of the certificate of recognition has changed surname, name or patronymic (if any) after receiving it, it is necessary to submit a copy of the certificate on state registration of acts of recording of change of surname, name or patronymic (if any), or act record on marriage or dissolution of marriage (with translation into Kazakh or Russian language).
4. The original of the certificate of recognition (if any).
5. For non-residents of the Republic of Kazakhstan - an electronic copy of the document certifying the identity of the owner of the education document (with translation into Kazakh or Russian).
6. Information on payment.

What can be the reasons for refusal to deliver a public service?

1. Establishing the unreliability of the documents submitted by the service recipient to receive the public service and (or) data (information) contained therein.
2. The non-compliance of the service recipient and (or) presented materials, objects, data and information necessary for the provision of public services with the requirements established by the regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
3. The lack of consent of the service recipient , provided in accordance with Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Personal Data and Their Protection,” to access restricted personal data that is required for the provision of public services.
4. A negative response to the enquiry for confirmation of the fact of issuing a document on education or the absence of the right to carry out relevant educational activities from the educational organization that issued the document on education.
5. The submission of documents on education from countries not recognized by the Republic of Kazakhstan as a subject of international law, or a foreign educational organization not recognized by the authorized body in the field of education of the issuing country.
6. Negative opinion of the Expert Council.
7. The inconsistency of the foreign educational program with any of the levels of education and (or) areas of training (specialties, professions) in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
8. The lack of response to the enquiry for confirmation of the fact of issuing a document on education and the right to carry out relevant educational activities from the educational organization that issued the document on education.

Grounds for institution of an administrative procedure

• appeal;
• initiative of an administrative body or official.

 General requirements for the appeal

The appeal submitted in hard copy or electronic form shall indicate:

• Full name, IIN, postal address of a natural person, BIN of a legal entity;
• name of administrative body, official to whom the appeal is submitted;
• the essence of an appeal;
• date of filing an appeal;
• signature of the applicant or his representative;
• other information provided for by legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

If the administrative procedure is on a paid basis, the applicant must submit a document confirming the payment.

 

 

Source: Administrative Procedural Code of Republic of Kazakhstan,
The Law of the RK "On Public services"