Kazakhstan residence permit, turnkey

A residence permit lets you live and work in Kazakhstan without a visa or work permit, run a business and study. We pick a lawful basis, prepare the documents and take you to the ID card — under the new 2026 rules.

up to 10 yrs
permit term (within passport validity)
6+
lawful grounds to apply
A1
Kazakh KAZTEST — 2026 pilot
Residence permit (VNZh)

What's included

  • Choosing a lawful basis. Kinship with citizens, marriage, family reunification, kandas (ethnic Kazakhs), highly-qualified specialists, investors, long-term lawful residence on an RVP.
  • Proof of solvency. Proof of solvency — 1,320 MCI per applicant (≈5.7M KZT in 2026). Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine are exempt.
  • Documents & medical. Criminal-record certificate (for Russia no apostille or translation), medical form 028/u (incl. HIV test), notarised passport translation, fingerprinting, IIN.
  • 2026 rules & KAZTEST. We guide you through the new five-stage process: a Kazakh exam (A1) and an 'immigration potential' score. Simplifications may apply for some nationalities.
  • Filing & issuance. Filing with the migration service, deadline control, obtaining the permit and ID.
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Kazakhstan residence permit, turnkey
Grounds and options

Grounds for a residence permit

We pick a lawful basis for your case. Several categories are exempt from the solvency requirement and from the 2026 language test.

Digital Nomad Residency (IT & founders)

A simplified residence permit up to 10 years for IT specialists and founders — NO Kazakh language test, no income certificate, no interview. Selection via the Astana Hub platform (Astana, Almaty).

Document: CV, portfolio and motivation letter + petition from the Ministry of AI & Digital Development

Kandas (ethnic Kazakh)

For ethnic Kazakhs and their families. Exempt from the solvency requirement.

Document: kandas certificate + proof of Kazakh origin

Marriage to a citizen

Spouses of Kazakhstan citizens.

Document: marriage certificate, spouse's citizen documents

Family reunification

Close relatives who are citizens or residents.

Document: proof of kinship, relative's petition

Children of citizens / residents

Minor children.

Document: birth certificate (14–18 — child's consent)

Investor

Investment in Kazakhstan. Separately — the 'golden visa': up to a 10-year permit for investment from $300,000.

Document: business registration, proof of investment

Skilled specialists

Highly-qualified specialists. Exempt from the solvency requirement.

Document: diploma + employment contract

Former citizens / born in KZ

Former citizens and those born in Kazakhstan. Exempt from solvency.

Document: proof of birth in KZ or kinship

Required documents

Documents for a residence permit

Base pack; some documents depend on the grounds. We'll confirm the exact list at the consultation.

Steps to a residence permit

1

Consultation

We fix the grounds and check document readiness.

2

Preparation

We assemble the pack, translations and notarisation.

3

Filing

We file, attend appointments, track status.

4

Issuance

We obtain the permit and ID, help with IIN and registration.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a simplified residence permit without Kazakh language?+
Yes — the Digital Nomad Residency program for IT specialists and founders: a residence permit up to 10 years with no Kazakh test, no income certificate and no interview. Available in Astana and Almaty; selection is via the Astana Hub platform.
Does opening an LLP grant a residence permit?+
No. Registering an LLP does not by itself grant a residence permit. Company ownership is a basis for business immigration — a C5 visa or an RVP (temporary status) — not permanent residence. A residence permit is obtained on separate grounds (kinship, marriage, kandas, investor, 5 years on RVP). We'll map the real path at the consultation.
Which grounds fit my case?+
Main ones: close relatives who are citizens, marriage to a citizen, kandas (ethnic Kazakhs), highly-qualified specialists, investors, children of citizens/residents, and 5 years on an RVP. We'll pick the fastest lawful path for you.
What are the new 2026 rules?+
From Feb to Dec 2026 a pilot applies: a five-stage process with a Kazakh-language exam (KAZTEST, level A1) and an 'immigration potential' score (the pass mark has already been raised). Some nationalities may get simplifications under bilateral treaties — checked case by case.
Do I need to prove income, and how much?+
Proof of solvency of 1,320 MCI per applicant (≈5.7M KZT in 2026) is required. But citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine are exempt under a simplified agreement; kandas, former citizens and in-demand specialists are exempt too. Children under 18 arriving with a parent are also exempt.
Do I need to renounce my current citizenship?+
For a residence permit — no. Renunciation applies to citizenship, not residence. A residence permit also lets you work without a separate foreign-labour permit.
The information on this page is current as of August 2026 and is for reference only. Kazakhstan's migration rules are actively changing in 2026 — we'll define the exact documents and plan for your case at a free consultation.

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