Rules for Entry of Foreign Citizens into the Republic of Kazakhstan

Notification of a foreign citizen’s stay must be submitted within three working days. The countdown starts from the date of arrival in the Republic of Kazakhstan, change of place of residence within the territory of Kazakhstan, or departure on a business trip or personal travel within Kazakhstan.

For example:

• if arrival in Kazakhstan is on Sunday, the deadline for submitting the notification is Wednesday, i.e., the 3rd working day;
• if arrival in Kazakhstan is on Monday, the deadline for submitting the notification is Wednesday.

The notification is submitted by the receiving party (inviting person) to the migration service via the Visa and Migration Portal vmp.gov.kz or the system eQonaq.kz. The migration service must also be notified in the following cases:

• change of address within the city,
• travel to another city in Kazakhstan.

Late submission of the notification entails administrative liability of the receiving party in accordance with Article 518 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Temporary Residence Permit (TRP):

• A TRP is required for staying in Kazakhstan for more than 90 days (for EAEU citizens) or more than 30 days (for citizens of other countries) within a 180-day period.
• To obtain a TRP, fingerprinting (submission of fingerprints) is required.
• At the police departments at the place of residence, foreign citizens must undergo photo registration (having a fingerprinting certificate), then register at the Eastern Police Department or the Old City Police Department, where a stamped certificate will be issued. The stamped certificate must be submitted to the Student Services Office, Main Building, Room 229.

Fingerprinting and Photo Registration:

A mandatory procedure for foreigners when applying for a TRP, residence permit, and some other documents.

The notification can be submitted in several ways:

• online via the Visa and Migration Portal vmp.gov.kz
• in paper form directly to the migration service
• electronically via the information system eQonaq.kz

Important: late submission of the notification results in a fine for the receiving party in the amount of 10 to 20 MCI*. Repeated violation within one year results in a one-year ban on issuing visa invitations**.

*Article 518 of the Administrative Code
**Article 48 of the Law on Population Migration

The Monthly Calculation Index (MCI) for 2025 is 3,932 tenge

A Temporary Residence Permit is issued to citizens of CIS countries. The TRP is issued for up to one year for the purpose of study.

The permit may be issued by the receiving party (individual or legal entity) or by the foreign citizen personally at the Public Service Center, provided there is a notification of arrival and an IIN*. Children under 16 years of age do not require a TRP. Accompanying spouses and children over 16 years old must obtain a TRP.

Important: when leaving Kazakhstan, the TRP remains valid until the end of its issued period. Upon re-entry into the country, there is no need to apply for a new TRP.

*An IIN is required for a foreign citizen to open a bank account, receive salary in Kazakhstan, obtain an electronic digital signature, access government services, and pay state fees and other charges.