How to obtain residence permit in Kazakhstan

Foreign nationals and stateless persons planning to reside permanently in Kazakhstan must obtain a permanent residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

After obtaining the permit and registering at their place of permanent residence, foreign nationals are issued a residence card (residence permit), while stateless persons are issued a stateless person's identity certificate.

The procedure for obtaining a permanent residence permit is governed by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Population Migration" and the Rules.

This material outlines the requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit, the necessary documents, grounds for refusal, and the procedure for obtaining a residence card.