Residence & citizenship
Kazakhstani Permanent Residence Permit
A residence permit allowing qualifying foreign nationals to live in Kazakhstan long-term as permanent residents.
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Eligibility grounds, required qualifying period, and financial-solvency thresholds for a Kazakhstan permanent residence permit could not be confirmed on a live official page; verify current rules and figures with the Migration Service / egov.kz before publishing specifics.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Kazakhstan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Permanent residence permit (vid na zhitelstvo)
- Route type
- Permanent residence
- Administered by
- Migration Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Typical basis
- Family, work, investment or other lawful grounds
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with lawful grounds to settle (family, work, investment)
- Long-term Category C visa holders moving to permanent status
Requirements
- Lawful grounds for permanent residence
- Proof of financial solvency/means
- Health and background documentation as required
- Registration and biometric (dactyloscopic) registration
How to apply
- Apply to the Migration Service (Ministry of Internal Affairs)
- Submit grounds, proof of means and required documents
- Obtain the residence permit and IIN
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.