After crossing the state border, foreign citizens, on the first day of entry into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan (including weekends and holidays), must appear at the Office for International Cooperation.

You must provide:

For countries with a visa regime:

• passport and a copy of the passport with a mark on crossing the state border and visa;
• an extract from the order of enrollment, transfer from course to course, or a certificate stating that you are a student;
• notarized written consent of the apartment owner or a certificate from the dormitory.

For countries with visa-free regime:

• passport and a copy of the passport with a mark on crossing the state border and visa;
• an extract from the order of enrollment, transfer from course to course or a certificate stating that you are a student;
• notarized written consent of the apartment owner or a certificate from the hostel;
• certificate of fingerprint registration.

Every foreign citizen must reside at a registered place of residence. A discrepancy between the actual residential address and the address specified during registration is a violation of migration legislation.

An invitation is issued to foreign citizens to obtain a C9 study visa through the Office for International Cooperation.

To issue an invitation for a multiple-entry (over 90 days) or single-entry (less than 90 days) C9 visa (education) foreign citizens must submit:

• copy and original passport;
• an extract from the rector's order on enrollment / transfer from course to course;
• a copy of the contract for the provision of educational services (if any);
• completed visa application form of the established form with photo 3.5X4.5 https://www.gov.kz/uploads/2020/3/16/4c80ca175301c78bf83bcfd00077de06_original.244495.pdf
• notarized consent of the apartment owner or a referral from the university dormitory (at the place of temporary residence).
• Application from the University; https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZDfpewgmZAzl-6BShSNZ7ry4ipuHzIHJ/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104718141106081552094&rtpof=true&sd=true

To issue an invitation for a multiple-entry or single-entry C3 visa (employment), foreign citizens must submit:

• copy of international passport;
• a copy of the employment contract;
• a copy of the rector's order on admission to the position;
• a questionnaire in the established form in paper or electronic form; sample: https://www.gov.kz/uploads/2020/3/16/4c80ca175301c78bf83bcfd00077de06_original.244495.pdf
• notarized consent of the apartment owner or a certificate from the academy dormitory (hotel) (at the place of temporary residence).
• Official letter of application from the University.
• Sample for ethnic Kazakhs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZDfpewgmZAzl-6BShSNZ7ry4ipuHzIHJ/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

The invitation is issued by the migration police of Ust-Kamenogorsk within 5 working days, and the review period can be extended to 30 days.

Extension of a visa is carried out 15 calendar days before the expiration of the visa through the Office of International Cooperation.

Extension of a study visa is carried out for 1 year.

If your passport expires, you must renew it in advance at the Consular Service Department (120 days before the visa expiration date).

To extend a study visa, foreign students must submit at least 15 days before the expiration of the study visa:

• passport and copy of passport and visa;
• an extract from the rector's order on enrollment (transfer from course to course);
• receipt of payment of the state fee for a multiple-entry visa (30 MCI). State Revenue Office for the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk. KBK: 108126, KNP: 911*
• visa application form with 3x4 photo;
• notarized consent of the apartment owner or a certificate from the academy dormitory (at the place of temporary residence);
• an official letter of request from the University. Sample: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgQC9rzI6eCbN8m5fMNnjdttooVNFqF6/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104718141106081552094&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Sample for ethnic Kazakhs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vt3Eqzvb35DKfsEJPESby5f2IQXyd4vL/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104718141106081552094&rtpof=true&sd=true

*Ethnic Kazakhs are exempt from state fees for visa applications and extensions

To extend a work visa, foreign citizens must submit at least 15 days before the expiration of the work visa:

• passport and copy of passport and visa;
• a copy of the employment contract;
• a copy of the rector's order on admission to the position;
• receipt of payment of the state fee at the time of submission of documents;
• visa application form with 3x4 photo;
• notarized consent of the apartment owner or a certificate from the academy dormitory (hotel) (at the place of temporary residence).
• an official letter of request from the University.

Foreign citizens must promptly renew their visa through the Office of International Cooperation, or leave the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan 10 days before the expiration date of the visa.

Acceptance of documents and issuance of an IIN certificate is carried out free of charge at the NJSC “State Corporation “Government for Citizens” at the place of residence (PSC).

Required documents:

• application for registration of IIN
• passport of a foreign citizen.

If the passport does not contain the spelling of the full name and place of birth in Cyrillic or Latin, the applicant must attach a translation of the document certified by a notary.

Temporary residence permit (TRP) is a document issued to foreigners or stateless persons temporarily staying in the Republic of Kazakhstan. A temporary residence permit replaces a visa of the corresponding category for citizens of the countries of the EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan) and the CIS. Thus, EAEU citizens can stay in Kazakhstan for no more than 90 days, and in order to extend their stay in our country, they can apply for a temporary residence permit (TRP).

Necessary documents for registration of temporary residence permit:

• Application form from the University (petition); sample: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bfEF4CyvytJ6oU4p9pI4JMLHwRE1Y4EL/edit
• Sample application form from the University (application for a temporary residence permit for the purpose of work):
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DvYODRcYD8gzzBlCJe-a1KL-CubCwZ3j/edit
• a copy of the foreigner’s identity document - passport (the original is provided for verification);
• notarized consent of the apartment owner or a referral from the university dormitory (at the place of temporary residence);
• an extract from the order of enrollment/transfer from course to course or a certificate stating that you are a student;
• Certificate of notification of registration of a foreign citizen from the visa and migration portal/e-qonaq;
• Copy of IIN;
• Certificate of fingerprint registration.
• If a student applies for a temporary residence permit again, the University can issue a power of attorney in the name of the student to submit documents to the Public Service Center. Sample: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hxoNgf4KYwooGINIjdVp_JutVeXbb-A5/edit

Sample power of attorney for teaching staff:

A temporary residence permit for the purpose of study is issued for a year. After receiving a temporary residence permit, a foreign citizen is required to submit a copy of the document to the Department of Migration Service.