Residence Permit (VNZh) in Kazakhstan

Who it's for

A residence permit suits foreign nationals planning to stay in Kazakhstan on a permanent basis — for work, business, family reunification, or other lawful grounds under migration law.

The procedure has two stages: first a permanent residence permit is issued, and only then, on that basis, is the residence permit document itself issued. We support both stages as a single process so you don't have to navigate the transition between them yourself.

How you get it

Our specialists check your documents and hold a preliminary consultation with a migration inspector before the official filing — this reduces the risk of refusal at the review stage.

• Document review by our specialists and a preliminary consultation with a migration inspector
• Registering the residence permit application
• Receiving confirmation that the documents have been accepted
• Application review and issuance of the permanent residence permit
• Filing at the CON to receive the residence permit card itself

Obligations after receiving a residence permit

• Once you have a residence permit, you're required to stay in Kazakhstan for at least 183 days in a calendar year — failing to meet this can lead to the permit being annulled
• If you plan to drive, your driver's license must be reissued within 60 days of receiving the residence permit
• Documents obtained abroad require translation into Kazakh or Russian with notarization
• The residence permit's validity is limited by your passport's validity — worth checking your passport covers the full period in advance

How processing works