Ways to move from Kazakhstan to Russia in 2021

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Kazakhstan is one of the main donor countries of immigrants for Russia. Due to various historical circumstances, a huge number of both ethnic Russians and people of other nationalities, brought up in Russian culture, fluent in the Russian language, and able to successfully adapt to Russian realities, lived and still live in the republic. It was for them that the Russian Federation established a program for the voluntary resettlement of compatriots. In this article we will deal with its nuances that are interesting for citizens of Kazakhstan.

General provisions of the program

Migrants can take advantage of the state program for resettlement to Russia from Kazakhstan, which includes 50 regions:

• European part: Smolensk, Pskov, Voronezh, Arkhangelsk, Saratov, St. Petersburg, etc.;
• Far East: Khabarovsk, Primorye, Sakhalin, etc.;
• Krasnodar region, Tambov, Novgorod, Bryansk regions;
• Republics: Karelia, Chuvashia, Mari-El.

How can a citizen of Kazakhstan register for migration? You need to contact the Federal Migration Service. Crossing the border requires indicating the approximate length of stay in the country. If the stay period does not exceed 30 days, then you only need to go through border control and receive a stamp reflecting the departure date. A longer visit requires filling out a migration card followed by a temporary permit.

How do migrants from Kazakhstan live in Russia? Mostly emigrants who have close relatives or have a lucrative job offer decide to change their place of residence.

Benefits of moving under the program:

• applications are accepted without taking into account quotas;
• You can obtain state status of the Russian Federation even without a residence permit;
• the decision is made within 1-2 months;
• related expenses are reimbursed;
• Employment of a participant is possible without additional permission.

Privileges approved at the legislative level significantly simplify, facilitate and speed up the process of processing documents.

For citizens of EAEU member countries, the 90/180 rule remains unchanged. The exception is employed migrants. The contractual relationship also stipulates the recognition of qualification documents and the free provision of emergency medical services.

Receiving allowances provided for by the voluntary resettlement program

To receive benefits, the program participant personally submits an application to the territorial unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for payment of benefits to him and his family members; along with the application, copies of identification documents of the applicant and his family members applying for benefits must be provided.

After 15 days, the application will be reviewed and funds for payment of benefits will be transferred according to the details provided by the applicant.

The amount of the allowance payment depends on the region of residence.

The maximum amount of payments in priority regions for settlement occurs in two stages and is:

The participant is paid in the first stage - 150 thousand rubles. in the second stage - 90 thousand rubles.

For a member of the participant’s family 70 thousand rubles. and 50 thousand rubles. respectively.

Who can apply for relocation

You can quickly obtain a Russian passport by joining a program that allows you to move from Kazakhstan to Russia. The concept of “compatriot” includes:

• foreigners belonging to the Russian nationality;
• relatives of residents of the Russian Federation;
• citizens of states that were part of the Soviet Union;
• emigrants from Russia;
• people who have a residence permit in the Russian Federation.

Relocation is allowed not only to a foreigner, but also to his entire family. A temporary group, an organization that facilitates resettlement, can provide support. Specialists accept documents for review, hand over positive decisions, provide consultations, etc.

Recently, the outflow of population from Kazakhstan has increased significantly. The main reason lies in the crisis situation, so most of the Kazakhstanis leaving the state are qualified specialists.

Who is covered by the simplified resettlement procedure?

The following persons are allowed to use the resettlement program: former citizens of the USSR, Kazakhs and persons without citizenship. Required conditions:

• majority;
• capacity;
• diploma of education;
• knowledge of the Russian language.

In addition, the migrant must respect the traditions and foundations of the Russian Federation.

Temporary registration for citizens of Kazakhstan in Russia is not available to every foreigner. The law allows you to stay in the country for a long time if the main purpose of your visit is the following circumstances:

• employment based on a patent;
• obtaining education at a university;
• availability of a temporary residence permit;
• obtaining a residence permit;
• seeking qualified medical help.

Attention: travel for permanent residence to Russia from Kazakhstan cannot be realized if the foreigner does not have a permit from the migration service or his legal capacity is limited.

Who are considered compatriots?

Speaking about the resettlement program for compatriots, it would be logical to start with the basic concept and understand who, strictly speaking, is considered a “compatriot”. The official definition is given in Article 1 of Federal Law N-99 Federal Law. If we summarize the points given there, we can say that compatriots are people born in the Russian Federation, the Soviet Union or the Russian Empire, as well as their descendants who speak Russian, identify themselves with Russian culture and want to return to Russia for permanent residence.

Quote from Federal Law N 99-FZ

Considering that Kazakhstan is the successor to the Kazakh SSR, which was part of the Soviet Union, the vast majority of modern Kazakhstanis have parents or grandparents who were former Soviet citizens, and therefore fall under the definition of compatriots. If, of course, they have a voluntary desire for this.

Steps for a resettlement program participant in 2021

Moving for permanent residence to Russia in a simplified manner can be carried out within the framework of the program for the resettlement of compatriots. It is recommended to follow a certain sequence:

1. Choose the optimal area.
2. Create and send an application.
3. Join the program.
4. Move.
5. Obtain a temporary residence permit.
6. Get a job.
7. Address the application for acquiring state status.

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Official registration in Moscow for citizens of Kazakhstan is divided into 2 types:

• guest stay - duration 3 months;
• work permit - issued for the duration of the performance of job duties in accordance with the contract, but not more than 12 months.

Important: long-term permits are issued on the basis of an employment agreement and a petition from the director of the enterprise.

List of documents

A Kazakh planning to move to Russia for permanent residence must begin by obtaining permission to leave his country. Official approval to stay in the state is necessary for employment and further registration of a residence permit. After 5 years of permanent residence in Russia, a Kazakh can submit an application for state status.

Required documents:

• ID card of a citizen of Kazakhstan on the territory of the Russian Federation (original and copy);
• resident card;
• birth certificate for each child;
• photo (as for a passport);
• written application-request (application form for travel for permanent residence from Kazakhstan to Russia);
• diploma defining the level of qualification;
• certificate of marriage or dissolution of marriage;
• approval from family members receiving alimony;
• paper confirming the fact of delivery of a military ID and deregistration;
• receipt of payment of state duty;
• a document guaranteeing no criminal record;
• certificate from the employer (confirmation of official employment);
• certificate indicating knowledge of the Russian language.

Residents of a friendly state are not subject to a visa regime. When crossing the Russian border, a migration card is required to be filled out for Kazakh citizens, since it is the card that gives the right to temporarily stay in the country for up to 90 days.

Relocating with a child under the age of majority requires obtaining written permission to leave from the other parent. A child who is already 14 years old has the right to express his opinion about changing his place of residence.

Where to contact

Documents are accepted in both countries:

1. In Kazakhstan - at the Consulate General located in Almaty.
2. In Russia - in the territorial branches of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Each institution has a migration service specialist who provides comprehensive assistance to Kazakhs wishing to move to the Russian Federation.

Terms of consideration

Migration from Kazakhstan to Russia is considered within 30-60 days. A citizen can familiarize himself with the result both electronically and in paper form.

Is it possible to track the status of an application?

The fate of each application is displayed on the official website for migrants. The Russian Embassy in Kazakhstan publishes weekly lists of citizens with both positive and negative responses to requests for resettlement.

Important: the absence of an application on the list means that it is being considered by the Authorized Body of the district to which the foreigner has given preference.

Cost of the procedure

The material side of the issue of obtaining Russian citizenship involves paying a state fee in the amount of 3,500 rubles. Relocation through the consulate of Kazakhstan is impossible without paying a fee of $150.

How to obtain Russian citizenship for a citizen of Kazakhstan: features of the procedure

There are a number of fundamental differences in the general and simplified procedures. First of all, the time frame for consideration of the application differs: in the general case it is a year, with the accelerated option - from 3 to 6 months. If the applicant is on the “general list”, the decision on his request is made by the president of the country; in the case of a preferential procedure, responsibility for making the decision is assigned to the territorial body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The concept of quotas for obtaining citizenship does not exist, as well as priority based on race, gender or religion. The cost of reviewing the application is 3,500 rubles .

The application and accompanying documents should be submitted to the nearest department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (until 2021, issues of granting citizenship were within the competence of the FMS). In the same department you will subsequently be able to pick up a completed passport, the production of which usually takes 10 days.

Purchasing real estate in Russia does not in any way affect the speed of consideration of an application for citizenship.

You can get a ready-made passport at the nearest department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Documentation

The exact list of all required documents depends on the category of the applicant, but the basic package usually includes:

• statement;
• any document allowing identification of the applicant;
• 3 photographs 30x40 mm;
• receipt of payment of the duty;
• confirmation of legal residence in the Russian Federation;
• birth, marriage and divorce certificates;
• education document;
• documentary evidence of belonging to one of the categories of applicants.

If a minor Kazakhstani citizen takes citizenship, the consent of the parents or one of them will be required. You can view the list of documents for each case in more detail on the website of the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

To obtain Russian citizenship, you must prepare the required package of documents

Registration of a Russian citizen passport

Immigration to the Russian Federation within the framework of the program is the best option for Kazakhs, because the state not only supports foreigners, but also guarantees some benefits.

Obtaining a Russian passport is preceded by a rather long period necessary for the implementation of a set of conditions:

• official place of work, guaranteeing legality and stability of earnings;
• availability of a residence permit;
• renunciation of the civil status of Kazakhstan;
• free Russian speech;
• sufficient level of qualifications;
• stay on Russian territory for more than 5 years.

Migration registration of citizens of Kazakhstan in Russia is entrusted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. After crossing the border, you must immediately visit the passport office and fill out the necessary papers. An adult child whose parents have already received state status can acquire citizenship through a diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan.

How to properly prepare for obtaining Russian citizenship

When deciding to acquire Russian citizenship, a Kazakh citizen must be prepared for the fact that he will have to part with his previous citizenship: this is a requirement of Kazakh legislation. This is one of the most significant differences in the migration rules of the two countries: if a Russian intends to obtain a second citizenship, he is not obliged to renounce his existing one. If a citizen of Kazakhstan is going to take such a step, he must surrender his Kazakh passport - citizenship can only be changed. In addition, exit from previous citizenship also includes the procedure for acquiring Russian citizenship. This requirement becomes the most difficult obstacle on the way to a Russian passport for many residents of Kazakhstan who have patriotic feelings for their country.

When starting procedural measures, it would be advisable to study the requirements for a citizenship applicant and the list of required documents on the website of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, as well as listen to the recommendations of former compatriots who already have similar experience. Communication on specialized forums dedicated to migration issues can bring considerable benefits.

Issues of granting Russian citizenship are within the competence of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Restrictions for migrants

Is it worth moving from Kazakhstan to Russia? Successful border crossing requires:

• visas;
• passports;
• certificate of a participant in the resettlement program.

A migration card can be issued at the checkpoint. Legal stay on the territory of the Russian Federation requires obtaining a temporary residence permit, the validity of which is directly related to the purpose of the visit.

Only incapacitated and incapacitated persons with limited health status cannot resort to state assistance. They are allowed to cross the border, but under other conditions, for example, as a member of the applicant’s family. A foreigner who has serious health problems that do not prevent him from providing for himself can move to Russia for permanent residence if he provides an employment contract signed by a Russian organization.

Where is the best place to move? In accordance with the program aimed at supporting compatriots, a foreigner can choose. Each region has a different number of quota places. The best cities in Russia for immigrants from Kazakhstan: Kaluga, Krasnoyarsk, Voronezh, Rostov, Primorye, Novosibirsk, Tambov, Tula, Khabarovsk, etc.

Relocation costs

How much does it cost to move to the Russian Federation from Kazakhstan? Costs are individual and depend on the size of the family, its needs, and the location of relocation.

Important! The federal fee for accepting an application is 6,930 Russian rubles.

Do not forget that compensation is subject to:

• Payment for travel on any public transport for all family members;
• Federal duty;
• Payment for transportation of a 5-ton container for a family of three;
• Duty-free transportation of one car.

The applicant receives compensation immediately upon arrival in Russia in a lump sum.

Possible reasons for refusal

A resident of Kazakhstan may be denied permission to move to Russia due to the following circumstances:

• involvement in terrorist and extremist movements;
• criminal or other prosecution;
• organization of revolution;
• repeated violation of migration regulations;
• moving for permanent residence to another state;
• committing a serious crime.

A citizen who has committed an act that led to deportation within the last 5 years will not be able to wait for a positive decision on the issue of obtaining state status of the Russian Federation.

Conditions for receiving monthly benefits in the absence of income

A monthly benefit is paid to the participant until citizenship is obtained, for a period of no more than 6 months. To receive this benefit, the applicant applies and provides a number of documents

1. Application for payment of monthly benefits
2. Certificate of no income from the employment service or other authorized body
3. Passport
4. Participant's certificate

The decision on granting benefits will be made within 15 days

The benefit amount is 50% of the subsistence minimum established in the region of settlement.

Every month, the program participant confirms with a certificate that he has no income; if the payment is not provided, the payments are terminated.

Payments and compensations

Foreigners from Kazakhstan who have entered into the program for the resettlement of compatriots can count on financial support from the state if they choose priority regions for relocation. The final amount of payment largely depends on the area and the care taken when collecting papers indicating the grounds for compensation.

Northern regions: Kamchatka, Siberia, Far East pay 240 thousand rubles to each migrant and 120 thousand rubles. - family members. In other cases, the applicant can count on 20 thousand, and close relatives - 10,000 rubles.

Compensation includes: relocation, state duty, social services, and unemployment benefits (no more than six months and not in every region).

Pensions

Bilateral agreements between Russia and Kazakhstan allow pensioners moving to the Russian Federation for permanent residence to receive their state support. Payments are calculated in accordance with current legislation.

An insurance pension in Russia for migrants from Kazakhstan is provided subject to certain requirements:

• duration of insurance period – 7 years;
• coefficient – ​​9 or more;
• reaching the age limit in accordance with current legislation.

The following factors have a direct impact on the size of pension payments of a migrant permanently residing in the Russian Federation: previous contributions, point value and length of service. If the state uses a national currency when paying a pension, then the calculation should be based on the official exchange rate in force at a certain time.

The essence of the state program

Citizens must move voluntarily - this is the main condition. To help them, various institutions and mechanisms have been created, including simplified acquisition of Russian citizenship and payment of allowances.

Anyone who decides to leave their “home” place of residence and even change citizenship in order to contribute to the prosperity of Russia is entitled to a whole package of bonuses.

The first one is compensation:

• Funds spent on resettlement;
• Payment for transportation and customs clearance of goods (personal and necessary items);
• Payment of state fees.

The migrant also receives adaptation capital (lifting capital), which he needs for the first time.

By the way. In different regions of Russia, the amount of compensation paid is different. The further north and further away from the capital, the higher it is. The maximum today reaches 240,000 Russian rubles for a migrant and 120,000 rubles for each member of his family, except for minor children and pensioners.

Lift payments are divided into two stages:

1. In the first, the applicant receives 150,000 rubles, and his family members receive 70,000 each;
2. At the second stage, after 18 months, the migrant is paid another 90,000, and the family - 50,000 for each adult, except for those entitled to a pension.

The second category is social assistance. This is carried out if the migrant was unable to find a job immediately upon arrival. This benefit will be accrued monthly for six months from the date of application. Its sizes are set in accordance with average payments - from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles.

Also, those whose children do not go to kindergarten can receive social benefits for six months. Rental housing will be compensated for the same period.

Employment

Hiring a citizen of Kazakhstan to work in the Russian Federation requires the presence of: a valid passport, a completed migration card and an agreement on voluntary medical insurance.

When applying for a job, you must also present a certificate of knowledge of the Russian language, the history of the Russian Federation and the basics of current legislation. The tax office must be notified of the admission of a Kazakh to the staff. If a citizen of Kazakhstan has the status of an individual temporarily or permanently residing in Russia, then the employer must facilitate his registration as a payer of contributions to the Pension Fund.

Where do Kazakhs work in the Russian Federation? Russians believe that only physical work is attractive to them. Statistics show that many foreigners have a high level of qualifications and are ready to compete in construction, trade, education and other fields.

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Advantages of having Russian citizenship for Kazakhstanis

It is possible to travel to Russia and live there for a long time without obtaining citizenship. Some migrants from Kazakhstan do just that. At the same time, in order not to be among the illegal immigrants, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the migration regime and promptly renew the documents legalizing their stay in Russia. And, of course, a foreigner has noticeably limited rights compared to a citizen of the country, so most of the migrants who arrived from Kazakhstan still expect to accept Russian citizenship in the future.

Most migrants from Kazakhstan seek to obtain Russian citizenship

Living in Russia with a passport as a citizen of the country is more convenient, safe, and simply economically beneficial. Among the advantages of having citizenship:

• the right to vote and be elected;
• the opportunity to hold positions in government agencies and law enforcement agencies;
• no restrictions on employment;
• the right to unhindered movement throughout the country, as well as free exit and entry into Russia;
• the right to a full package of social services, including free education and medical care.

In addition, a resident of Kazakhstan who has accepted Russian citizenship has the right to engage in any type of business in the Russian Federation, use the full range of banking services, and buy and sell real estate in the country. The children of such migrants in the future have the opportunity to become citizens of the Russian Federation automatically.

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Reviews

The list of constituent entities of the Russian Federation participating in the program of resettlement of compatriots includes many cities, including Khabarovsk, Rostov-on-Don, Yaroslavl and many others. Reviews of foreigners who moved from Kazakhstan.

Bagymbay Rakhmetov: moved to Yaroslavl 3 years ago. Services work uninterruptedly, hot water supply is turned off once a year for 2 weeks. The cost of monthly utility bills varies from 2.5 to 4 thousand rubles. The administration pays a lot of attention to improvement, but the roads are in very poor condition. There are no problems with work. The crime situation is calm.

Tasaev Alanbek: left Kazakhstan 2 years ago. Now I live in Khabarovsk. The raising funds came in very handy - I used them to purchase real estate. The city is beautiful, well-groomed, there are no problems with work. The average winter temperature is -20 degrees. In the hot summer (about 3 weeks), like other residents of the seaside city, we rush to visit the beach.

Zhanbekova Azhar: I moved with my husband to Rostov-on-Don 6 years ago. Now we are already citizens of the Russian Federation. In the summer it is difficult to bear the heat and poplar fluff. We didn’t have any problems with work: I got a job as a salesperson - 20-25 thousand rubles. monthly income (depending on trading volume). My husband runs the programming department. Receives 80 thousand rubles. The city is very beautiful: parks, a long landscaped embankment, entertainment centers and many other leisure places.

Conditions of participation and requirements for applicants

The main requirements for applicants are legal capacity, majority and willingness to move to Russia for permanent residence. According to the terms of the program, you must live in the selected region for at least three years.

Reference! Migrants should not have a criminal record for serious crimes, often be brought to administrative responsibility in the Russian Federation, and should not have experience of deportation or participation in terrorist organizations.

The relocation procedure is divided into a number of stages, and in the end it will be necessary to write a renunciation of Kazakhstani citizenship and obtain a passport of a Russian citizen. To participate in the program you must receive:

• participant certificate;
• temporary residence permit;
• citizenship of the Russian Federation.

Under the terms of the program, migrants have the right to claim payment for expenses associated with the move, receive lifting in several stages and unemployment benefits, and payment of housing rent (for no more than six months).

To participate, you will need to collect a package of documents confirming birth or family ties in the Russian Federation, education, professional skills, scientific degrees and much more. including grandparents, as well as grandchildren, can take part in the program But one person submits the application. And it is for him that a special participant certificate is issued.

Priority regions for settlement

Below we will consider which regions citizens of Kazakhstan and other persons can move to under the Program:

Important! Moscow and St. Petersburg are not included in the list of popular regions. These cities are already populated by a large number of visiting specialists, and it will not be possible to obtain a certificate to move there.

Common Mistakes

Mistake #1. You can move to any region to participate in the Program.

No, relocation is only possible to priority regions.

Mistake #2. When can a certificate be refused?

You may be refused on several grounds: providing an incomplete package of documents or knowingly false information, lack of grounds for participation. A refusal is also possible if you have been prosecuted for administrative offenses more than twice over the past year, or if you have been convicted of a criminal offense.

The refusal is justified in writing and handed over to the applicant. If you do not agree with it, you can appeal it through a higher-ranking head of the migration department or in court.

Important Tips

In order to become a participant in the program, you need to carefully prepare:

1. Your profession must be in demand in the chosen region and it is also advisable to obtain consent from the future employer for employment. It is also desirable that there are no questions regarding employment or to the applicant’s family members.
2. The second issue that is always paid attention to is the availability of housing. The Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation will assess your financial capabilities for renting or purchasing housing, or check the presence of relatives with whom the migrants can settle and cope with difficulties at first.

If the future migrant has everything in order with both his job and his apartment, then his chances of coping with the requirements and becoming a participant in the program are higher than others. Influences the decision and choice of region. The more northern the region you choose, the easier it is to pass the competition among other applicants.

How long to wait for a decision?

Reference! After submitting the documents, the response comes on average within two months. This may be an invitation to come and receive a certificate of program participation or a notification of refusal.

Basically, they refuse if the applicant’s profession is not in demand in the selected region or there are errors in the documents (for example, the necessary stamps are missing, there are no proper signatures, etc.). It may also turn out that the validity of the passport is less than 6 months, in which case you also cannot qualify for participation in the program.

What to do after the candidacy is approved?

After the applicant is awarded a certificate of program participation, you can plan to move to the Russian Federation. All receipts for transportation of luggage, purchase of tickets, payment of duty for transporting a car must be kept in order to be able to later compensate for these expenses at the expense of the state. The certificate is issued to the migrant for a period of three years. During this time, it is necessary to move to the Russian Federation, otherwise the document will be cancelled.

Relocation stages:

1. Obtaining migrant status under the state program (within two months).
2. Moving to the Russian Federation and registration.
3. Writing an application for compensation for moving and lifting expenses.
4. Registration of temporary residence permit for each family member (within two months).
5. Obtaining Russian citizenship (approximately 6-12 months from the start of the procedure).

Immediately after moving, you can contact the territorial department of the Main Department of Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation with an application for payment of the first part of the lifting allowance. The second part can be paid only after 1.5 years. After receiving a Russian citizen’s passport, you will also need to submit an application for a refund of the state duty paid for each family member. What payments are due to immigrants in the Russian Federation is described in detail in our article.

Lifting fees are not transferred quickly. In some cases, the waiting period may drag on for 5-6 months. But these funds can be spent on arrangement in a new place. Expatriates not participating in the program will have to pay these costs themselves.

Where should Kazakhstanis apply to participate in the program?

Residents of Kazakhstan planning to participate in the program contact temporary groups operating at the representative offices of the Russian Federation. The choice of institution depends on the applicant’s place of residence.

Due to the large flow of potential participants, documents are accepted in advance in the electronic queue system. Currently, applicants can make an appointment in Uralsk and Astana.

If you are interested in how to sign up for the resettlement program in Astana, please note that registration for submitting documents opens only once a month, on one of the last working days. On the specified day, a list of visitors is formed for the entire next month. The opening date of the entry is published in advance in the "" section.

Only the applicant must sign up for the visit; family members submit documents at the same time. Electronic registration in Astana under the resettlement program is made after filling out.

The opportunity to book a visit to Almaty opens once every two months, on the 18th (January, March, May, etc.). But those who have chosen the territory of priority settlement (Amur, Jewish, Irkutsk, Magadan, Sakhalin regions, Transbaikal, Kamchatka, Primorsky or Khabarovsk territories, the Republic of Buryatia) can submit applications without an appointment on Mondays and Fridays (10.00-16.00).