Get an IIN for foreigners in Kazakhstan

A work permit in Kazakhstan gives the right to conclude an employment contract, but without obtaining an IIN, the immigration process will not be completed. Also, the IIN is necessary to open a bank account, receive wages through a checking account and pay tax deductions. The procedure takes 3 working days from the moment of registration of documents. Also, it takes a few days to collect documents and fill out forms. Documents are submitted to the Public Service Center. Work permits in Kazakhstan are only one of several stages of registration of foreign labor.

What is an IIN?

IIN (Individual Identification Number) is a number that is unique and consists of 12 numbers. The IIN is assigned to an individual once and for a life.

The first 6 numbers of the IIN combination show the year, month and birthday of the owner.

In what cases does a foreign nationals need an IIN?

The IIN is required to open accounts in banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan, purchase movable and immovable property, pay state duties and consular fees, to transfer wages and pay taxes, issue a certificate of the presence/absence of a criminal record in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other purposes.

How to get an IIN in the Republic of Kazakhstan to a foreign national?

The procedure for registration of an IIN to a foreign national as a non-resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan takes about 1-3 business days on average. Acceptance of documents and issuance of the IIN certificate is carried out free of charge in the NJSC (Nonprofit joint-stock company) “State Corporation “Government for Citizens” at the place of residence in Public Service Center (PSC). The processing and assignment of the IIN number is handled by the local Migration Service authorities.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Previously, an option for registration of IIN was available through the egov.kz e-government web portal, without visiting the NJSC “State Corporation “Government for Citizens”, but now there is no such option.

Why did they stop issuing IIN through the electronic portal egov.kz?

Cases of getting IIN by third parties for non-existent people have become more frequent. In the future, IIN were used for various kinds of frauds that can cause damage to both individuals and the state.

What documents do I need to provide in order to receive an IIN?

In the PSC (Public Service Center) it is necessary to submit an application for registration of an IIN and an identity document, usually passport of foreign national. If there is no spelling of the full name and place of birth in Cyrillic or Latin in the passport, the applicant must attach a translation of the document certified by a notary.

How can an 8 year old child get an IIN if he/she cannot write out a power of attorney on his/her own behalf as he/she is a minor?

It is sufficient to make a power of attorney for one of the parents. Also, a birth certificate for the child will be required. Depending on the country of issue of the document, an apostille or legalisation mark may be required.

Can a third party obtain an IIN for a foreign citizen by power of attorney?

Previously, it was possible to obtain an IIN on the basis of a power of attorney. From  January 1, 2024, there are mandatory conditions of personal presence for foreigners and stateless persons applying for an IIN. In order to obtain an IIN, foreigners need to come in person to the Public Service Centre at the place of residence and submit an application.

When do IIN adjustments need to be made?

IIN correction is required when a foreign citizen has changed his/her identity document, usually the passport of a foreign citizen. For this purpose, it is necessary to apply to the NJSC “State Corporation “Government for Citizens” at the place of residence.

What documents are required to correct an IIN?

The adjustment will require an application, a valid IIN, a new identity document, usually a passport of a foreign citizen.  If the passport does not contain the spelling of the name and place of birth in Cyrillic or Latin, the applicant must attach a translation of the document certified by a notary.

The correction can be made by a proxy. This requires a power of attorney signed by a notary and a notarised copy of the identity document.

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