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Here, you will find the latest information on the procedures for foreign nationals entering and staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan. We hope the provided material will be helpful for those planning to study at Nazarbayev University.
Sincerely,
International Students Support Unit,
Department of Internationalization
All international applicants must obtain a student visa (category C9) or a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for citizens of neighboring countries to enter Kazakhstan. This type of visa and the TRP are issued for one year and allow multiple entries into Kazakhstan. Both the visa and the TRP must be renewed annually.
Upon your arrival at the University campus, please promptly schedule a visit to our office located in Block 1, Office 1.248D, on the 2nd floor. This visit is essential for facilitating a smooth transition and for receiving guidance on visa and immigration procedures for newly admitted international students, including:
·Notification of the arrival of a foreign citizen in Kazakhstan
·Obtaining an Individual Identification Number (IIN)
·Biometric registration process
·Temporary Residence Permit (TRP for CIS citizens), among others
Sincerely,
International Students Support Unit,
Department of Internationalization
VISA AND MIGRATION PROCEDURES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Nazarbayev University welcomes international applicants who are coming to Kazakhstan for the purpose of studying. Before applying for a visa, all international applicants must first be admitted to a program at Nazarbayev University. Once an applicant receives the official admission letter, the University will provide the necessary documents for the visa application process.All international applicants must obtain a student visa (category C9) or a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for citizens of neighboring countries to enter Kazakhstan. This type of visa and the TRP are issued for one year and allow multiple entries into Kazakhstan. Both the visa and the TRP must be renewed annually.
Upon your arrival at the University campus, please promptly schedule a visit to our office located in Block 1, Office 1.248D, on the 2nd floor. This visit is essential for facilitating a smooth transition and for receiving guidance on visa and immigration procedures for newly admitted international students, including:
·Notification of the arrival of a foreign citizen in Kazakhstan
·Obtaining an Individual Identification Number (IIN)
·Biometric registration process
·Temporary Residence Permit (TRP for CIS citizens), among others
STUDENT VISA
Required Documents for obtaining a Visa Invitation Letter (with Visa Reference Number approved by Immigration Authorities):
For international applicants:
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT (TRP)
International applicants who are citizens of the countries indicated below can enter the Republic of Kazakhstan on a visa-free regime under bilateral agreements but must apply for A Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for study purposes:
Accompanying family members: Children under 16 do not require a TRP Certificate. However, a TRP is necessary for an accompanying spouse and children over 16.
Upon leaving Kazakhstan, the TRP remains valid until its designated period ends. Upon re-entry into the country, there is no need to reapply for a TRP.
Required Documents for obtaining a Visa Invitation Letter (with Visa Reference Number approved by Immigration Authorities):
For international applicants:
- A high-resolution, color-scanned copy of the main passport page
- Completed Visa Support Invitation Form (attached)
- Completed Enrollment Confirmation Form (from Applicant)
- Nazarbayev University Offer Letter (from the Admission Department)
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT (TRP)
International applicants who are citizens of the countries indicated below can enter the Republic of Kazakhstan on a visa-free regime under bilateral agreements but must apply for A Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for study purposes:
- Azerbaijan
- Armenia
- Belarus
- Kyrgyzstan
- Russia
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
Accompanying family members: Children under 16 do not require a TRP Certificate. However, a TRP is necessary for an accompanying spouse and children over 16.
Upon leaving Kazakhstan, the TRP remains valid until its designated period ends. Upon re-entry into the country, there is no need to reapply for a TRP.
- Foreigner nationals must have an individual identification number (IIN) to open a bank account, receive stipend/salary payments within Kazakhstan, and obtain an Electronic Digital Signature (EDS), access government services (EGov Portal), and pay state duties consular fees, and other fees.
Department of Internationalization remains committed to supporting our international students and academic community. We are always ready to answer your questions and help solve your problems.
OFFICE OPERATION SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday: 09.00 am – 06.00 pm
Address: Astana city, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue 53.
Office 1.248D, Block 1, 2nd floor
Email: oiss@nu.edu.kz
The Department of Internationalization is closed on weekends and state and national holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
If you have questions about visas and immigration procedures, do not hesitate to send them by e-mail at maulen.yergaziyev@nu.edu.kz
While it may take us some time to respond, we promise to do our best to answer your question as quickly as possible.
STATE AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN:
January 1, 2 – National Holiday New Year
January 7 – Christmas Holiday
March 8 – Public Holiday International Women’s Day
March 21, 22, 23 – National Holiday Nauryz Meiramy
May 1 – National Holiday Day of the unity of the people of Kazakhstan
May 7 – Defender of the Fatherland Day
May 9 – National Holiday Victory Day
July 6 – Public holiday Capital Day
August 30 – National Holiday Constitution Day
October 25 – Republic Day
OFFICE OPERATION SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday: 09.00 am – 06.00 pm
Address: Astana city, Kabanbai Batyr Avenue 53.
Office 1.248D, Block 1, 2nd floor
Email: oiss@nu.edu.kz
The Department of Internationalization is closed on weekends and state and national holidays in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
If you have questions about visas and immigration procedures, do not hesitate to send them by e-mail at maulen.yergaziyev@nu.edu.kz
While it may take us some time to respond, we promise to do our best to answer your question as quickly as possible.
STATE AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN:
January 1, 2 – National Holiday New Year
January 7 – Christmas Holiday
March 8 – Public Holiday International Women’s Day
March 21, 22, 23 – National Holiday Nauryz Meiramy
May 1 – National Holiday Day of the unity of the people of Kazakhstan
May 7 – Defender of the Fatherland Day
May 9 – National Holiday Victory Day
July 6 – Public holiday Capital Day
August 30 – National Holiday Constitution Day
October 25 – Republic Day
- December 16-17 – National Holiday Independence Day
PASSPORT
The applicant's passport must be valid for the entire duration of their studies in Kazakhstan.
If you are replacing an expired passport, please provide us with the newly issued document. It is in your best interest to submit the necessary and up-to-date documents as soon as possible to avoid any issues with visa and immigration registration.
RESIDENCE PERMIT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Foreign nationals holding a residence permit for the Republic of Kazakhstan must send a high-quality scanned copy of their residence permit to the email address maulen.yergaziyev@nu.edu.kz for our records.
NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL OF A FOREIGN CITIZEN IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
In accordance with the current immigration regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the host party (University) must notify the immigration police of a foreign citizen’s arrival in Kazakhstan.
This notification must be submitted within 3 days of entry into the country. Notification of arrival is required in all cases, regardless of the purpose of entry—whether by visa or under a visa-free waiver.
The host party (the University) is responsible for submitting the notification. Foreign nationals do not need to contact the immigration police themselves.
To submit a notification, please visit the Department of Internationalization in Block 1, Office 1.248D, on the 2nd floor, and ask for Maulen Yergaziyev (Senior Manager for International Students Support, Department of Internationalization).
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND DEPORTATION TO THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. REPEATED VIOLATIONS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND A BAN ON ENTRY INTO THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN.
BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION
Please be informed that foreign nationals are now subject to obligatory fingerprinting when obtaining certain documents in Kazakhstan. The requirement took effect on January 1st, 2024.
Which law introduces the changes?
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 30, 2016 No. 40-VI ZRK "On fingerprinting and genomic registration" (as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 23, 2023 No. 50-VIII)
What are the changes?
Foreign nationals who are 16 or older are subject to fingerprint registration when procuring the following migration documents:
·Temporary residence permits (CIS countries)
·Kazakhstani visas
Local MIA offices in Kazakhstan register fingerprints. Visa applicants abroad must undergo this procedure at local Kazakh Embassies/Consulates.
Required Documents for Biometric Registration:
·Original passport
·IIN Certificate
The applicant's passport must be valid for the entire duration of their studies in Kazakhstan.
If you are replacing an expired passport, please provide us with the newly issued document. It is in your best interest to submit the necessary and up-to-date documents as soon as possible to avoid any issues with visa and immigration registration.
RESIDENCE PERMIT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
Foreign nationals holding a residence permit for the Republic of Kazakhstan must send a high-quality scanned copy of their residence permit to the email address maulen.yergaziyev@nu.edu.kz for our records.
NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL OF A FOREIGN CITIZEN IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
In accordance with the current immigration regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the host party (University) must notify the immigration police of a foreign citizen’s arrival in Kazakhstan.
This notification must be submitted within 3 days of entry into the country. Notification of arrival is required in all cases, regardless of the purpose of entry—whether by visa or under a visa-free waiver.
The host party (the University) is responsible for submitting the notification. Foreign nationals do not need to contact the immigration police themselves.
To submit a notification, please visit the Department of Internationalization in Block 1, Office 1.248D, on the 2nd floor, and ask for Maulen Yergaziyev (Senior Manager for International Students Support, Department of Internationalization).
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES MAY RESULT IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND DEPORTATION TO THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. REPEATED VIOLATIONS MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND A BAN ON ENTRY INTO THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN.
BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION
Please be informed that foreign nationals are now subject to obligatory fingerprinting when obtaining certain documents in Kazakhstan. The requirement took effect on January 1st, 2024.
Which law introduces the changes?
Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 30, 2016 No. 40-VI ZRK "On fingerprinting and genomic registration" (as amended by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 23, 2023 No. 50-VIII)
What are the changes?
Foreign nationals who are 16 or older are subject to fingerprint registration when procuring the following migration documents:
·Temporary residence permits (CIS countries)
·Kazakhstani visas
Local MIA offices in Kazakhstan register fingerprints. Visa applicants abroad must undergo this procedure at local Kazakh Embassies/Consulates.
Required Documents for Biometric Registration:
·Original passport
·IIN Certificate
- Note! Refusal to undergo the fingerprint registration may lead to administrative expulsion from Kazakhstan.
About Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world in terms of territory and is endowed with abundant natural resources. Since its independence over 25 years ago, the country has transformed itself into an upper middle-income country with a dynamic market-oriented economy where more than 120 ethnicities peacefully live together.
Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity, captivating visitors with its unique architecture, rich culture, and strategic position in Central Asia. Astana is renowned for its striking skyline, featuring futuristic structures such as the Bayterek Tower, which symbolizes Kazakhstan’s aspirations for growth and potential.
Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity, captivating visitors with its unique architecture, rich culture, and strategic position in Central Asia. Astana is renowned for its striking skyline, featuring futuristic structures such as the Bayterek Tower, which symbolizes Kazakhstan’s aspirations for growth and potential.
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