"Individual Identification Number" (IIN) is needed to receive any digital public services in Kazakhstan. Conventionally, this is a unique code in the database of people who have the right to receive services and public services.
To open, for example, a bank account in Kazakhstan, a foreigner needs to obtain an IIN from the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" NJSC PSC at the place of residence. This can be done personally visiting the by visiting the Public Service Centers (PSC).
What documents to be provided by the foreigner to obtain the IIN?
In order to obtain an IIN in person at the PSC , the following shall be provided:
The period for issuing an IIN certificate for foreigners is 1 business day. The IIN certificate production is totaly free for the foreigners.
After receiving the IIN at the PSC, you can immediately register with mobile citizens database (MCDB) and issue an electronic digital signature (EDS) in order to use public services in online mode.
Contact for more information:
A single contact center is 1414.