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

How to get the service online

1. Log in on the portal and click the Request Online button.
2. Complete necessary field in of the application and sign it with EDS (electronic digital signature) or by means of sms-code (it is necessary to have a registration in the base of mobile citizens).
3. In personal cabinet get acquainted with notification (in the field History of services).

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How to get the service in the state body and NJSC State Corporation "Government for Citizens" (necessary documents):

1. Application form  for issuance of temporary residence permit.
2. Copy of an ID document for a foreigner or a stateless individual with whom a visa-free stay agreement is ratified (original copy is provided for verification).
3. Copy of medical insurance (original copy is provided for verification) (except for citizens of Eurasian Economic Union countries (hereinafter: EEU).

The following is also provided depending on the purpose of arrival:

•  for family reunification: a document certifying family relations with a person permanently residing on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• one of the following documents is to be submitted to perform labour activities:
  - permit to engage foreign labour issued by a local executive body;
  - statement or permit on compliance of a foreigner`s qualification issued by a local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
  - labour immigrant permit issued by internal affairs bodies that enables performing labour activities at entities established by individuals;
  - for EEU citizens: labour agreement registered in an authorized body (Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population) and in Single Labour Agreements Accounting System or civil agreement for execution of works (delivery of services);
  - for immigrants to whom pursuant to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of population migration and/or international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan there is no need to get permits stated in first, second, third and fourth paragraphs of the subclause and also for their family members, a temporary residence permit is issued for one year with capability to extend the term annually, though the term cannot exceed the validity period of employment agreement or civil agreement for execution of works (delivery of services);
  - for immigrants arriving to the Republic of Kazakhstan from countries with which there are ratified international treaties on visa-free staying to perform activities in AIFC, and also for their family members, temporary residence permit is issued for one year with capability to extend the term annually, though the term cannot exceed the validity period of employment agreement or civil agreement for execution of works (delivery of services).
  - for AIFC investment residents arriving from countries with which there are ratified international treaties on visa-free staying, and also for their family members a temporary resident permit is issued on a request from AIFC for one year with capability to extend the term annually but not for more than five years. Also, validity term of temporary resident permit for family members of an AIFC investment resident cannot exceed the validity term of temporary resident permit for an AIFC investment resident;
• for execution of missionary activities: a certificate issued by an authorized body of the Republic of Kazakhstan for state regulation in the field of religious activities.  
• for business immigrants: a document issued by a local executive body of the Republic of Kazakhstan pursuant to Article 40 of the Law.
• for medical treatment: documents issued by medical organization located in the Republic of Kazakhstan certifying necessity of medical treatment for a foreigner or stateless individual in medical organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan or constant care for a foreign patient receiving medical treatment in medical organizations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including care for close family members-citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan or foreigners permanently residing on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• for study: request from an educational institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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.