Temporary residence permit or TRP is a document that grants a foreigner the right to reside for certain period in the territory of Kazakhstan, depending on the purpose of stay.
Who needs TRP?TRP is issued to citizens of the CIS and Eurasian Economic Union countries who arrived in Kazakhstan for a period of more than 30 calendar days. If you plan to stay in the country for less than 30 days, TRP is not required.
For what purposes is TRP issued?TRP is issued for the following purposes:
- labor activity (on the basis of labor contract, patent, work permit)
- family reunion
- business immigrant activity
- study
- treatment
For how long is TRP issued? Temporary residence permit is issued for up to 1 year.
Who is TRP issued by?TRP is drawn up by the receiving party at the migration service (individual or legal entity). Host party is responsible for untimely issuance of TRP.
Is TRP required for family members of a foreigner (spouse, children)? Children under 16 years of age do not need TRP. Accompanying spouse, as well as children over 16 years old, must apply for TRP. Certificate of marriage / birth certificate of child must also be attached to the application.
Is it necessary to issue TRP upon re-entry? While leaving the country, according to the rules, you hand over TRP at the time of passing the border control. TRP is terminated. Next time you enter Kazakhstan, you need to issue TRP again.