Services
Choose a direction — below is the procedure, timelines and amounts, on the right the document list. Some documents are generated online for free; the rest we prepare under an engagement.
Residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Until 31 December 2026 a permanent residence permit is issued under a pilot procedure: language test, points-based assessment, interview and a year of residence in a settlement region. Certain categories of applicants are exempt — that is checked first, because the grounds determine whether the full or the shortened procedure applies.
Procedure
Establishing the grounds
Marriage to a citizen, investor status, in-demand profession, age over 60 with family reunification, origin. The grounds determine whether the full or the shortened procedure applies.
confirmed by a lawyer on requestKAZTEST
Online at app.testcenter.kz: 70 minutes, listening and reading, 70 % threshold per section, up to two retakes within 30 days.
9,000 ₸ · result in 3 business daysOnline questionnaire
migration.enbek.kz, 13 sections, 600×600 photo. Automatic scoring, pass mark 600: education, experience, languages, age, ties to Kazakhstan.
free · resubmission after 1 / 3 / 6 monthsPolice and security checks
Via the Qandas information system, up to 20 business days. Status is tracked in the personal account.
Interview and admission notice
Online or in person. The admission notice is valid for one year and is attached to the service-centre package.
Residence in a settlement region
At least one year of lawful residence and 12 months of continuous employment or business. Regions: Akmola (except Kosshy, Arshaly and Tselinograd districts), East Kazakhstan, Kostanay, Pavlodar, North Kazakhstan, Abai, Ulytau. Not required if exempt.
TRP via an employer and C3 visa, or business-immigrant statusFiling at the service centre, permanent residence, the card
A package of 12 documents, 45 calendar days of review; the card is issued within 15 business days, followed by permanent registration.
Important
Questions and answers
I am married to a Kazakhstan citizen. Do I need the test and the region?
With a marriage of at least one year exemptions apply; we confirm their exact scope for your category before starting — practice on this point is being clarified.
How much money must be shown?
1,320 MCI (5,709,000 ₸ in 2026) in a Kazakhstan bank account in the applicant's name — per family member over 16. The statement must be no older than 180 days.
I am from a visa-free country — which visa do I need?
A B8 visa is issued in Kazakhstan after the documents are filed; citizens of visa countries get B8 at a Kazakhstan consulate, where the interview also takes place.
How long does it take?
Without exemptions: test, questionnaire and checks — up to two months, then a year in the region, then 45 days at the service centre and up to 15 business days for the card. With an exemption — straight to the service-centre package.
As of 09.09.2026 · MCI 4,325 ₸. Information is for reference; requirements and tariffs are set by the authorities and confirmed on the date of application.
Other practice areas
- Corporate law and business supportWe support companies on an ongoing basis and on individual projects: corporate structure, governance, contract work, compliance, internal policies. Suitable both for companies entering the Kazakhstan market and for established ones.
- ComplianceWe build and maintain a system of compliance with Kazakhstan legislation and internal company standards: AML/CFT and KYC, counterparty checks, anti-corruption and corporate policies, personal data protection (Law of the RK No. 94-V), industry regulatory compliance, staff training and support during inspections. We help meet bank and regulator requirements when opening accounts and operating in the AIFC.
- Company formationWe register companies to fit the client's goal: LLP, AIFC residency, Astana Hub participation, bank account opening and preparation of corporate documents.
- Transaction supportWe handle transactions from review to closing: legal due diligence, deal structure, contracts, support for M&A and real estate deals.