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How a Russian citizen can obtain a Kazakhstan IIN: new rules until December 31, 2025

2025-08-13 15:31 Legal Digest
From April 18 to December 31, 2025, Russians will be able to obtain Kazakhstan’s Individual Identification Number (IIN) through the embassies and consulates of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Russia. The service is available only to certain categories of applicants.

Who can obtain an IIN?

  • Potential investors
  • Participants in the circulation of goods (labeling and traceability)
  • Spouses of citizens of Kazakhstan
  • Children under 16 whose parents are citizens of the RK
  • Heirs
  • Participants programs" Digital Nomad Residency/Visa"
  • Persons with disabilities or over 65 years old
  • Pesticide manufacturers
  • Heads of legal entities registered in Kazakhstan

How to get?

  1. Prepare the documents: application (form issued at the consulate) and foreign passport (original + copy).
  2. Submit the application in person to the embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan in Russia.
  3. Receive the IIN within 1 business day (excluding the day of submission).

Additional documents (by categories):

  • Investors: investment contract or recommendation of government agencies
  • Spouses of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan: marriage certificate (legalized + translation)
  • Children: birth certificate + passport of a parent who is a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Heirs: death certificate of the deceased + inheritance documents
  • Digital Nomads: IT degree or a document appointing a manager of an IT company

Important!

Documents in a foreign language require a notarized translation.

Documents must be legalized or have an apostille.

If the document package is incomplete, they will be denied at the reception.

How can Acsour help?

  • Consultations on preparing documents for obtaining an IIN
  • Notarial translation and legalization of documents
  • Accompaniment at the embassy for submitting an application
  • Assistance in drafting investment contracts for investors