Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
A TRP grants citizens of CIS member states the right to reside in Kazakhstan depending on the purpose of their stay.
Important
From January 1, 2024, foreigners who have reached the age of 16 are required to undergo a dactyloscopy (fingerprinting) procedure when applying for a temporary residence permit (TRP). This means that fingerprints must be submitted before receiving a TRP.
Read more about the fingerprinting procedure here.
WPK does not engage in employment or employer search.
From January 1, 2024, foreigners who have reached the age of 16 are required to undergo a dactyloscopy (fingerprinting) procedure when applying for a temporary residence permit (TRP). This means that fingerprints must be submitted before receiving a TRP.
Read more about the fingerprinting procedure here.
WPK does not engage in employment or employer search.
Who does not need a TRP?
- Persons arriving with a visa to the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Persons under 16 years of age
- Persons holding diplomatic and service passports
When is it necessary to apply for a TRP?
* REMINDER:
More complete infographics are available in the Library.
- Citizens of the EAEU member states - up to 90 days from the date of entry, in total no more than 90 days within 180-days period
- Citizens of Uzbekistan - up to 3/trp0 days from the date of entry
- Citizens of Tajikistan, Azerbaijan - up to 90 days from the date of entry
More complete infographics are available in the Library.
NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL
Regardless of citizenship and purpose of stay, the host party is obliged to submit a notification of the foreigner's stay within 3 working days from the date of entry.
According to the purpose of entry (work, family reunification, study, etc.), a TRP is required if the duration of the foreigner's stay in Kazakhstan exceeds the permitted limit*.
An application for a TRP is submitted to the Public Service Center at the place of registration of the service recipient (legal entity or individual).
Regardless of citizenship and purpose of stay, the host party is obliged to submit a notification of the foreigner's stay within 3 working days from the date of entry.
According to the purpose of entry (work, family reunification, study, etc.), a TRP is required if the duration of the foreigner's stay in Kazakhstan exceeds the permitted limit*.
An application for a TRP is submitted to the Public Service Center at the place of registration of the service recipient (legal entity or individual).
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Validity period of the TRP
When concluding an employment contract (EC) or a civil contract for services with a Kazakhstani employer, a foreign national can obtain a TRP for up to 1 year, but not longer than the validity period of the documents that serve as the basis for the permit (such as the employment or service contract, medical insurance, or the consent of the landlord for temporary registration). The exact validity period of the TRP is determined by the migration authorities based on the documents submitted.
If the EC was signed long before the TRP application, in practice the permit is usually issued for the remaining term of the contract, but within the limit of 1 year.
A TRP for accompanying family members (spouse and children) is issued for the same period and on the same grounds as the TRP of the main applicant
If the EC was signed long before the TRP application, in practice the permit is usually issued for the remaining term of the contract, but within the limit of 1 year.
A TRP for accompanying family members (spouse and children) is issued for the same period and on the same grounds as the TRP of the main applicant
Imputed health insurance
According to Article 26 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in order to conclude an Employment Agreement with a non-resident, a foreigner must have a contract of imputed medical insurance covering primary health care and specialized medical care in hospital conditions in an emergency form under the conditions established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Read more about the need for medical insurance for TRP here. The material is available in Russian only.
According to Article 26 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in order to conclude an Employment Agreement with a non-resident, a foreigner must have a contract of imputed medical insurance covering primary health care and specialized medical care in hospital conditions in an emergency form under the conditions established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Read more about the need for medical insurance for TRP here. The material is available in Russian only.
Registered Employment Contract
An employment contract concluded in paper form must be registered in the Unified System for Registration of Employment Contracts (ESUTD).
More information about registering contracts in the ESUTD can be found here. The material is available in Russian only.
More information about registering contracts in the ESUTD can be found here. The material is available in Russian only.
Liability
For foreigners:
Failure to issue a temporary residence permit in a timely manner and/or violation of the terms of stay and failure to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan within the established time limits shall entail:
1) within three days – a warning;
2) more than three days before the expiration of five days – a fine of 10 MCI;
3) more than five days before the expiration of ten days – a fine of 15 MCI.
4) more than ten days – shall entail a fine of 25 MCI or administrative expulsion from the country.
Foreigners or stateless persons previously expelled from the Republic of Kazakhstan are prohibited from entering the Republic of Kazakhstan for five years from the date of execution of the court decision on expulsion.
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For inviting entities:
Failure by the host to take measures for the timely registration of foreigners or the execution of documents for their right to stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan, or their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan upon expiration of a certain period of stay, or untimely informing the internal affairs agencies about immigrants staying with them shall entail:
1) for individuals - a warning;
2) for officials, small business entities or non-profit organizations - a fine of 10 MCI;
3) for medium-sized businesses - a fine of 15 MCI,
4) for large businesses - a fine of 20 MCI.
Failure to issue a temporary residence permit in a timely manner and/or violation of the terms of stay and failure to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan within the established time limits shall entail:
1) within three days – a warning;
2) more than three days before the expiration of five days – a fine of 10 MCI;
3) more than five days before the expiration of ten days – a fine of 15 MCI.
4) more than ten days – shall entail a fine of 25 MCI or administrative expulsion from the country.
Foreigners or stateless persons previously expelled from the Republic of Kazakhstan are prohibited from entering the Republic of Kazakhstan for five years from the date of execution of the court decision on expulsion.
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For inviting entities:
Failure by the host to take measures for the timely registration of foreigners or the execution of documents for their right to stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan, or their departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan upon expiration of a certain period of stay, or untimely informing the internal affairs agencies about immigrants staying with them shall entail:
1) for individuals - a warning;
2) for officials, small business entities or non-profit organizations - a fine of 10 MCI;
3) for medium-sized businesses - a fine of 15 MCI,
4) for large businesses - a fine of 20 MCI.
You can contact us if you plan to:
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Get advice on the process
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Outsource the issue of obtaining a temporary residence permit for foreign employees
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Doing business in Kazakhstan, opening a company and applying for a temporary residence permit
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You have signed an employment contract and are planning to apply for a temporary residence permit
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Apply for a TRP for family members of an employee
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Apply for a TRP for employees working in other regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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We assign a personal consultant to each client. The consultant is responsible for the process, monitors deadlines, and provides the client with the status of the work done. We make sure that the client does not spend a lot of time on the process.
How do we work?
We conduct a consultation with the client
We determine the scope of work and the action plan with the client.
We conclude a contract for the provision of services
We conclude a contract for the provision of services
We prepare a package of documents: we collect, translate and notarize.
We collect the signed documents from the client's office
We collect the signed documents from the client's office
We represent the interests of the client and his employees in various authorities under a power of attorney
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WPK Consulting Company is a 100% Kazakhstani-owned company founded in 2002, with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Atyrau.
For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.
Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.
Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
About WPK
WPK Consulting Company is a 100% Kazakhstani-owned company founded in 2002, with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Atyrau.
For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.
Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.
Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
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