RVP in Kazakhstan through an employer

Introduction

For citizens of Uzbekistan who go to Kazakhstan for work, the most convenient and fastest route is to get an RVP (temporary residence permit) through an employer. In this case the employer takes on the main work of preparing and submitting documents — they do it through Kazakhstan’s e-government portal (eGov.kz).

Below we walk through every step of the process in order, so you are fully ready to enter Kazakhstan and work legally.

What is an RVP and why do you need one?

RVP (Razreshenie na Vremennoe Prozhivaniye) is the official document that gives a foreign citizen the right to live in Kazakhstan temporarily, for a set period, and to work legally. Working without this document is unlawful and can lead to a fine or deportation.

Getting an RVP for work in Kazakhstan: 7 steps

Step 1: Enter the country and notify the authorities of your arrival

You enter Kazakhstan on a foreign passport. After that, your employer or the owner of the apartment where you are staying temporarily must send a notification within 3 working days via eQonaq or eGov. Missing this deadline is a breach of migration law.

Step 2: Get an IIN (Individual Identification Number)

The next step is to go to a PSC (Public Service Center, TsON) and obtain Kazakhstan’s personal identification number — the IIN. You can do this in person or through an authorised representative. The process usually takes 1–2 working days.

Step 3: Fingerprinting and medical insurance

Every labour migrant must complete the following:

• Fingerprint registration (dactyloscopy) at the migration police in the place where you live;
• A local medical insurance policy.

Both are required by law. You cannot move to the next steps without them.

Step 4: Sign an employment contract

You sign an employment contract with your employer. The employer must register that contract in ESUTD (Kazakhstan’s unified system for recording employment contracts). If the contract is not officially registered, the later RVP application can be refused.

Step 5: Submit the RVP application

The employer signs in to their eGov.kz account with the legal entity’s electronic digital signature (EDS) and then:

• Completes the RVP application;
• Attaches a scan of your passport;
• Uploads the employment contract;
• Enters your IIN.

Step 6: Consent of the housing owner

The owner of the housing where you are staying temporarily must also sign in to eGov with their EDS and give notarised or electronic consent for you to live at that address. The application will not be reviewed without this step.

Step 7: Receive the document

Once every requirement is met, the RVP is issued electronically within 1 working day. The employer downloads the ready certificate with a QR code and gives it to you.

How long is an RVP valid?

The RVP is valid for the term of the employment contract, but for a maximum of 1 year. It can be extended if needed.

Quick table: steps and timelines

Conclusion

Getting an RVP through an employer is the most reliable, structured way to work legally in Kazakhstan. Most of the process runs through the digital system — eGov.kz — so the main things the worker must do themselves are getting an IIN, fingerprinting, and medical insurance. Complete every step correctly and on time, and you can start working in Kazakhstan without problems, on a legal basis.