Renunciation of Kazakhstani citizenship upon receipt of Russian citizenship

How to renounce Kazakhstani citizenship for people who permanently reside in the Republic of Kazakhstan?

To renounce citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, it is necessary to submit a petition addressed to the president. When writing the document “Renunciation of Kazakhstan Citizenship,” a sample application, provided at the request of the applicant by a government agency, will help fill out the form correctly, in accordance with current legal requirements. An application for withdrawal is a document containing a citizen’s request to formally renounce citizenship of a power.

Where to send a renunciation of Kazakhstani citizenship? With an official refusal, you must contact the consulate, embassy or other relevant government bodies in order to obtain an exact list of necessary actions and documents that need to be carried out (filled out, prepared) to change citizenship.

Citizens permanently residing in the state must attach the following documents to their application:

application form for renunciation of Kazakhstani citizenship;
3 pcs. photographs in the same format as for a passport;
copies of documents confirming the applicant’s identity, birth certificate and marriage certificate;
certificate from place of study or work;
a document from the military registration and enlistment office on the exemption of persons of military age from service;
confirmation of payment of the state duty in the amount of 100% or a certificate of exemption from payment;
a notarized document from family members or dependents confirming the absence of any material claims on their part;
notarized documents in case of divorce, death of one of the spouses, guardianship or adoption, certificate of deprivation of parental rights or payment of alimony;
in a situation where the parents are citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and one of them renounces citizenship with a minor child, it is necessary to attach to the package of documents a notarized application of the other parent with permission for the child to renounce citizenship;
notarized written consent of children aged 14 to 18 years.

Grounds for loss of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Loss of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan is possible without an application from a resident of the country. The most common reasons according to the law are:

entry into military service or government agencies of foreign powers;
providing false information when registering citizenship and obtaining a passport;
residence outside the country for more than three years, provided that the citizen was not registered with the consulate all this time;
acquisition of foreign citizenship;
international agreements.

It is worth noting that living outside of Kazakhstan is not a reason for denying citizenship to a person if all the rules and requirements of the law are met. The decision on the loss of Kazakh citizenship by a certain person is made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country. Registration of exit is carried out only after the person is notified of the decision made. If a citizen who has lost his status wants to take on the citizenship of another power, he is required to provide a certificate of loss of the status of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To do this, according to the law, you must contact the Kazakhstan Embassy with an application and a package of documents, which includes:

valid passport;
a copy of an identity document;
notarized papers confirming registration in Kazakhstan for a certain time;
receipt for payment of state duty.

To issue a certificate of exit, the embassy makes a request to the internal affairs bodies of Kazakhstan. Refusal in this case is impossible. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can satisfy the request within 30 days.

The Law “On Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan” is the main document according to which exit from citizenship status is possible

Carrying out the procedure by employees of the relevant authorities

In relation to the petition “Renunciation of citizenship of Kazakhstan”, internal affairs bodies request information from the legal statistics bodies under the Prosecutor General’s Office. At the end of the procedure for considering the case, the internal affairs bodies indicate the following information:

that renunciation of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan does not contradict the interests of state security;
about the presence or absence of any obligations to the state, property obligations with citizens or with other structures;
to bring the applicant as an accused, sentenced to trial and punishment.

After all necessary documents are provided, the case materials are transferred to the Presidential Office for decision-making.

Renunciation of citizenship of citizens who do not live on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Those people who live outside the state can also apply to renounce their citizenship. Permanent residence in another country does not lead to the termination of Kazakhstani citizenship, unless the person has violated the law and conditions of residence abroad.

Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who temporarily reside in Russia must submit an application to renounce Kazakhstani citizenship in Omsk or for registration in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. A person permanently residing abroad submits an application to the head of the Republic of Kazakhstan through the Kazakh consulate. Required documents to be attached to the application include:

application written in a standard form – 2 pcs.;
autobiography compiled personally by the applicant - 2 pcs.;
photographs 4 by 5 cm - three pieces;
copies of documents in case of divorce, death of one of the spouses, birth certificate of children (with notary certification);
copies of a passport with a stamp indicating permission to travel for permanent residence to another state;
a receipt indicating payment of the consular fee, ranging from 30 to 300 dollars;
a copy of a residence permit in another country.

All prepared documents for renunciation of Kazakhstani citizenship must be submitted in person or by notarized power of attorney through a representative. After acquiring citizenship of another state, you need to submit an identity card issued by the Republic of Kazakhstan to the consulate.

Certificate of renunciation of citizenship

Obtaining a Russian passport will require a certificate of loss of Kazakh citizenship. You will need to obtain it from the republic's police department, consulate or diplomatic mission. For this purpose, the applicant applies to the relevant institution with the following documents:

application addressed to the consul;
passport and copies of its pages with marks;
certificate of sending documentation on renunciation of Kazakh citizenship (original or certified copy);
documents stating that as of March 1, 1992, the person did not have permanent registration in Kazakhstan;
receipts for payment of the consular fee.

The issuance of such a certificate does not apply to government services, therefore this process does not require a general application processing period of 15 days from the date of sending the documents.

Important ! The document at the consulate is issued exclusively by persons who reside outside the republic on a permanent basis.

Time limit for consideration of case materials

The processing time for materials in a case on renunciation of citizenship is about six months (one month for each government agency through which the documents are processed). Within seven days, the Ministry of Internal Affairs informs the migration police about the renunciation of citizenship by a certain person. The police department must notify the results of consideration of the application within the next seven days. After which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is obliged to notify the consulate within two weeks and transfer the case materials. The document on the considered case “Renunciation of citizenship of Kazakhstan” at the Embassy of Kazakhstan is issued by the consular department within two weeks. There the applicant is notified of the decision made on the application.

Renunciation of Kazakhstani citizenship

Before concluding an employment contract, a minor must undergo a mandatory medical examination, and then undergo it every year until adulthood. When employing a child for the first time, the employer is obliged to issue a work book for him, as well as provide the Pension Fund with data for registering the child in the personalized accounting system.

The period for consideration of the issue can range from 3 months to six months, and each of the departments must make a decision a month after the documents are transferred to them. The applicant is notified of the final decision within two weeks.

After loss or renunciation of citizenship, you must report to the police or a Kazakh foreign agency within 30 days to surrender your passport and (or) identity card of the Republic of Kazakhstan. If during this it turns out that the applicant has not fulfilled obligations to the state (for example, to pay taxes or serve in the Armed Forces), is a defendant in court proceedings, is serving a prison sentence, or has debts to individuals or legal entities, his application will be rejected (Art. 20 of the relevant law).

Results of materials review

As a result of consideration of the case “Renunciation of citizenship of Kazakhstan,” a document is issued on renunciation of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan or a refusal listing the reasons.

A refusal may be given if a citizen has property responsibilities related to the interests of citizens or to the interests of the state itself. A person brought to criminal liability as an accused or prosecutor may receive a refusal. In the situation of receiving a refusal from the internal affairs bodies, the applicant is given a document stating the reason for the refusal, and a second copy of the paper is attached to the case.

Loss of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Loss of Kazakhstani citizenship may occur due to non-compliance with certain living conditions that are relevant for Kazakhstanis who have traveled abroad. One of the conditions is the absence of consular control for a long time.

Citizenship of the Russian Federation is a stable legal connection of a person with the Russian Federation, expressed in the totality of their mutual rights and obligations (Article 3 of the Federal Law of May 31, 2002 N 62-FZ “On Citizenship of the Russian Federation”. This connection lasts throughout life person.

In accordance with paragraph 31 of the Rules, registration of loss of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out only after notifying the person of the reasons and grounds for making a decision on the loss of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In this case, the person must be explained the procedure for appealing such a decision.

When renouncing citizenship, you apply for it yourself. But there are cases when a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan can lose citizenship even against his will, although he contributes to this indirectly. What are the grounds for loss of citizenship and the procedure for its registration?

Do the IIN and TRN remain after renunciation of citizenship?

After loss of citizenship, the Law on National Identification Number Registries does not address the loss of individual identification number and taxpayer registration number. On the contrary, foreign citizens have the right to have, and in some cases are required to have, an identification number. If permission for permanent residence is granted, the residence permit will be indicated in the identification number.

Note to people who have already retired or are planning to do so

Residents of the state who have decided not to be citizens of the country have every right to withdraw their pension savings. To do this, they must submit the appropriate document to the pension fund. The required package of papers includes the following documents:

completed application;
copy of passport;
a copy of the migration card;
contract between the investor and the pension fund.

Only those pensioners who have permanent residence in another country can withdraw their property.

Rules for entry and stay of foreign residents

Today's rules have been developed in accordance with the Constitution of Kazakhstan and the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Migration of Population”, which define the procedures for:

entry and exit of foreign residents;
registration of a package of documents for temporary stay in the state;
movement of foreigners across the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
shortening and extending the term of stay.

These rules also apply to persons who have submitted an application to renounce Kazakhstani citizenship. Persons who invited foreigners are obliged to familiarize them with the rights and responsibilities of staying in the country. Control over compliance with the rules by foreign citizens and stateless persons is carried out by internal affairs bodies together with national security bodies.

Refusal for minors

A parent or his official guardian submits a waiver of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan on behalf of a child. If the person’s second parent does not renounce their former status, then the child can remain a Kazakh citizen. In order for a child to renounce citizenship, both parents submit a request to renounce citizenship on behalf of the child to the authorized bodies.

If the child’s age is from 14 to 18 years, an additional notarized consent of the person to withdraw from Kazakhstan status is submitted.

A child whose parents have been deprived of parental rights does not need the consent or request of the parents when renouncing citizenship. If parents deprived of parental rights renounce their status, the child remains a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation

To obtain Russian citizenship, Kazakh citizens must submit an application for admission to Russian citizenship at the Russian Consulate office on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Today, the fastest and easiest way has been developed for the residents of Kazakhstan. The applicant only needs to prepare an application for admission to Russian citizenship, attach the necessary documents to it and submit it to the appropriate persons on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. To do this, the applicant is not required to be on the territory of the Russian Federation. You can draw up documents at your place of residence. The decision to grant Russian citizenship is made within six months.

In what cases is it necessary to formalize a renunciation of Kazakhstani citizenship?

When planning to obtain a passport from another country, a Kazakh must be ready to part with the citizenship of his homeland. Kazakhs who have established a connection with another state submit a corresponding notification to the authorized bodies within 1 month after acquiring a new status.

Renunciation of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan is regulated by the country's law on citizenship dated December 20, 1991. If the legislation of a foreign state, when issuing a passport to an applicant, does not require him to renounce or completely renounce his previous citizenship, according to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, renunciation of one citizenship is mandatory. If a Kazakh did not report the acquisition of a foreign passport and did not submit papers on refusal, he is subject to a fine in the amount of 50 to 300 minimum wages and forced deprivation of status.

A ban on restoration of citizenship for 5 years applies to all persons who voluntarily renounced citizenship and who were forcibly deprived of their status due to having a second citizenship. Cancellation of renunciation is not possible if the applicant has already received a decision and the corresponding certificate. Exit is also possible if a Kazakh is planning to move for permanent residence abroad or find a job abroad.

To remain in the Republic of Kazakhstan after renouncing their previous status, a stateless person issues a residence permit, and a foreigner receives a departure certificate, leaves the country to obtain citizenship of another state, returns to the Republic of Kazakhstan and issues a residence permit as a citizen of another state. However, leaving the status is not necessarily accompanied by receiving a departure certificate. If the applicant does not plan to leave the Republic of Kazakhstan after completing the procedure, he does not need a departure certificate.

Attention! Employees of authorized bodies will learn about the presence of two passports thanks to a single registration database with the Russian Federation.

Tightening of responsibility for dual citizenship on the part of Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation

Three years ago, the President of Kazakhstan signed a new Code of Offenses, which increased the degree of responsibility for violations of the law on citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to Article 380-2 of the new version of the Code, persons who violate the law must pay a fine for violation ranging from 92 thousand 560 tenge to 370 thousand 400 tenge or must be punished in the form of administrative eviction from the country. Thus, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan reminds those who have received a document renouncing Kazakh citizenship in Russia and acquired Russian citizenship to surrender their Kazakh passport.

In Russia, three years ago, a law on criminal liability came into full force if concealment of dual citizenship was discovered. According to the law, Russians who have another citizenship are required to notify the FMS about this within two months. This can be done in writing. In case of violation of the law, the citizen will be fined 200 thousand rubles.