Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) and Registration of a foreigner’s passport

Temporary residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan (TRP) is an official document that allows citizens of the EAEU, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan to stay in the country for a period exceeding the visa-free regime.

A temporary residence permit is required in cases of study, work, business or family reunification.

• for medical treatment
• Foreigners married to a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Foreigners married to Kazakhstan residence permit holders
• Businessmen conducting business activities in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Foreigners engaged in missionary activities

Grounds for obtaining a temporary residence permit?

• Employment (work permit or employment contract).
• Education (order of enrollment in an educational institution).
• Family circumstances (marriage).
• Medical indications (referral to a Kazakhstani medical institution).
• Business (registration of an individual entrepreneur or legal entity). Temporary residence permit with the status of a business immigrant for registration of an LLP

What documents are required to obtain a residence permit?

The standard package of documents includes:

• Application for a temporary residence permit (issued in the Population Service Center).
• Notarized consent for residence from the landlord.
• Documents confirming the purpose of stay (employment contract, certificate of enrollment in a university, marriage certificate, etc.).
• Health insurance (imputed health insurance).
• Notification of arrival.
• Dactyloscopy certificate.
• Letter of application.

Depending on the purpose of stay, additional documents may be requested.

The process of applying for a TRP

1. Submission of documents. The documents are submitted to the Population Service Center at the place of registration of the company.
2. Consideration of the application. The term of consideration of the application is usually 1-2 days.
3. Receipt of authorization. In case of a positive decision, the permit is issued to the applicant.

Permit validity period.

• For labor migrants – in accordance with the validity of the labor contract, but for no more than 1 year.
• For students – for the period of study (with annual extension).
• For family members of Kazakhtani citizens – up to 1 year with the possibility of extension.

Family members: A temporary residence permit can be issued to close family members of an employee (purpose – work) for the same period of time as the foreign specialist himself. A marriage certificate will be required for the spouse. For children, a birth certificate will be required. Documents must be submitted in a notarized copy with a legalization/apostille stamp depending on the country of issue of the document.

Children under 16 years of age do not need a temporary residence permit.

As a result of rendering the state service, foreign citizens are issued a certificate of temporary registration with a QR code, signature/seal of the Migration Service inspector.

Reasons for refusal to issue a temporary residence permit

A temporary residence permit may be refused if:

• The applicant poses a threat to national security.
• False or unreliable documents have been submitted.
• The rules of migration registration are violated.

Risk areas: It is very important to keep track of the validity period of the temporary residence permit, as untimely departure of a foreign citizen after the expiration of this period entails a fine for both the foreign citizen and the receiving party/employer according to Articles 517 and 518 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

What is the deadline for obtaining a residence permit?

• For citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan – within 90 days from the date of entry into Kazakhstan. It is important to observe the rule of no more than 90 days of stay within a 180-day period.
• For citizens of Uzbekistan – within 30 calendar days from the date of entry into Kazakhstan. It is important to observe the rule of no more than 90 days of stay within a 180-day period.

Obligations of holders of a temporary residence permit

Foreign citizens who have received a temporary residence permit in Kazakhstan are obliged to:

• Comply with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
• To reside at the place of registration. If the address is changed, the receiving party must submit a notification of the change of address.
• Timely renew the permit if necessary.
• Notify the migration authorities about changes in the purpose of stay or place of residence (obligation of the receiving party).
• Registration of IIN.