What is residence permit and who can obtain it

Инструкция

Residence permit is a document certifying a foreigner`s right for permanent residence in RoK. To obtain the document you first need to get a permit for permanent residence on the territory of Kazakhstan. The permit is issued in the territorial police departments.

Key requirements imposed to those who come to RoK and willing to obtain residence permit involve provision of financial solvency evidence and lack of outstanding convictions.

Circumstances that might facilitate obtainment of permit are as follows:

  1. foreigner was born in Kazakhstan;
  2. foreigner once had Kazakhstani citizenship;
  3. foreigner has close relatives in Kazakhstan.

 

Дата обновления - 13.02.2026
Справочная информация
Контакты территориальных департаментов полиции городов Астана, Алматы, Шымкент и областных центров РК
79124