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Address Registration for Foreigners in Kazakhstan After a Residence Permit
Once you receive a temporary or permanent residence permit, you register at the address where you live. We check the owner's documents and the lease, arrange the owner's consent and handle the filing.
Address registration for foreigners in Kazakhstan is required once you have a temporary residence permit or a permanent residence permit. It is not the same as the arrival notification: registration links you to the specific apartment where you live. It has to be done within the set deadline after you receive your status, and again every time you move. You can register at an apartment you own or one you rent.
If you rent, everything depends on the owner. You need their ownership documents, the lease and their consent to the registration, given by digital signature, in person or through a representative with a power of attorney. We check the documents and deadlines, explain to the owner what to sign and where, and support the registration in Astana and Almaty. If you hold permanent residence, we also check the housing agreement.
Who it is for
- Foreigners who have just received a temporary residence permit in Kazakhstan
- Permanent residence holders arranging permanent registration
- People moving to another apartment who must register at the new address
- Tenants whose landlord lives abroad
- Owners renting out an apartment to a foreigner with a residence status
Requirements
- A status in Kazakhstan: a temporary or permanent residence permit
- A document giving you the right to live in the apartment: a lease or another document on the right of use
- A document confirming ownership of the apartment
- The owner's consent, by digital signature, in person or through a representative with a power of attorney
- Filing within the set deadline after receiving your status or moving
- For permanent registration, a permanent resident needs a notarized housing agreement for a term of at least 180 days
What we do
- Check the owner's documents and the lease
- Tell you when to file so you do not miss the deadline
- Explain to the owner how to give consent by digital signature or through a power of attorney
- Support the registration in Astana and Almaty
- Tell you what to do when you change apartments
Key documents
- Passport
- Status document: temporary or permanent residence permit
- Lease or a document on the right to use the housing
- Document confirming ownership of the apartment
- The owner's consent to the registration
- Power of attorney, if the owner acts through a representative
How it works
- Requestyour city, status, type of housing and where the owner is now
- Document checkownership, the lease and deadlines
- Owner's consentby digital signature, in person or under a power of attorney
- Filingregistration at your place of residence
- Follow-upwe confirm the registration went through and remind you to re-register when you move
What to watch out for
- Missing the registration deadline means a fine, set in monthly calculation indices (MCI) and depending on how long and how often the rule was broken
- A lease without the owner's signature or with errors in the details will not be accepted
- When you move, you have to register again: the old registration does not carry over
- If the owner is abroad and has no digital signature, allow time for a power of attorney
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is on request. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
How is address registration for foreigners in Kazakhstan different from the arrival notification?
The arrival notification records your place of stay right after entry. Registration at your place of residence is done after you receive a temporary or permanent residence permit and links you to the apartment where you live long term. They are separate procedures with different documents.
Can I register at a rented apartment?
Yes, with the owner's consent and on the basis of a lease. The owner confirms consent by digital signature, in person or through a representative. We check that the details in the lease match the ownership documents.
What if the owner is abroad?
Consent can be given by digital signature or through a representative with a power of attorney. We will tell you which option is faster in your case and explain to the owner exactly what to sign, so nothing has to be redone.
Is there a fine for not registering?
Yes. The fine is set in monthly calculation indices and depends on how long and how often the rule was broken. We will give you the current amount during the consultation, but it is simpler to file on time and avoid the fine altogether.
Do I need to register again when I move?
Yes. When you change apartments, you register at the new address; the old registration does not carry over. If you are planning a move, let us know in advance: we will prepare the new owner's documents and consent, so there is no gap between the two registrations.
What do I need for permanent registration with permanent residence?
A permanent resident needs a notarized housing agreement for a term of at least 180 days. If you own the apartment, your ownership documents are enough. We check the agreement before filing, so the registration is not refused over its wording or term.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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