The husband, a citizen of Kazakhstan, died in January; he owned a privatized apartment by inheritance in Russia.

Since 2014, Kazakhstan has officially joined the EAEU interstate association. Along with this country, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus entered the union to discuss issues and achieve unanimous decisions on mutually beneficial cooperation. Also, relations between countries in terms of the order of crossing state borders, the movement of goods and the provision of services, and the movement of capital were cemented by Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Agreements established by independent associations concern the issues of determining the procedure for the stay of citizens of other states in the territories of countries. What are the rules regarding the presence of citizens of Kazakhstan in the Russian Federation, we will consider in detail in this material.

Duration of stay of Kazakhstanis in Russia

The following rules are established for citizens of Kazakhstan upon arrival in the Russian Federation:

Important: when crossing the state border of the Russian Federation, citizens of Kazakhstan no longer need to fill out a migration card if they will be in Russia for no more than 1 month. Instead of a card, a mark is now placed on the foreigner’s identity card indicating entry into the territory of another state.

Under what conditions do Kazakhstanis live in the Russian Federation?

The established procedure for the stay of citizens of Kazakhstan in Russia is still regulated by the same rules. The Agreement stipulates mutual simplification of conditions for the “migration” of goods, services and labor. Thus, the residence and employment of Kazakhstanis in Russia is accompanied by fewer bureaucratic procedures and, accordingly, material costs.

The basic rules for the stay of citizens of Kazakhstan on the territory of Russia in 2021, according to the Treaty, are the same as for Belarusians, Kyrgyz and Armenians. They boil down to the following:

• grace period for 30 days - you don’t have to register and fill out a migration card;
• visa-free entry and “open” borders;
• rule 90/180 - you are allowed to stay on a migration card for three months in total for six months, after which you need to leave the country (if there are no other reasons to stay).

Let's take a closer look at some of the nuances.

Rules for entering the country

When crossing the border, an adult Kazakh citizen must have a national passport with him, and children must have a birth certificate (or passport, if available).

If the visit is planned for a period of more than one month, then the entry of Kazakh citizens into Russia is accompanied by filling out a migration card; if the trip is short-term (up to 30 days), then the card does not need to be filled out, in which case the date of crossing the border is calculated according to the stamp in the passport.

What documents are required?

Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan can confirm their legal status in Russia:

• migration card (temporary stay);
• TRP (temporary residence);
• Residence permit (permanent residence).

Citizens planning a long stay must apply for a temporary residence permit and residence permit.

If a migrant goes to the Russian Federation to work, this is not necessary. In this case, evidence of the legality of his stay in the country will be a migration card for Kazakhstanis in Russia, filled out when crossing the border, as well as an employment contract.

How to deal with registration

The need for registration for Kazakhstanis, as well as Belarusians, also depends on the period of stay of the foreigner in the country. Thus, even temporary registration at the place of stay in Russia is not necessary for citizens of Kazakhstan if the period planned for visiting the country does not exceed 30 days. If this period is longer, then the receiving party (both an individual and a legal entity) must notify the migration authorities (GUVM MIA) and register the foreigner. This can be done either in person or by mail. A tear-off registration slip is handed over to you.

Let us remind you that hotels, hotels and other “temporary” housing are required to notify the migration authorities about the settlement of foreign citizens within 24 hours.

Legal grounds for the stay of Kazakhs in the Russian Federation

The rules for foreigners staying in Russia are regulated by regulations:

1. Federal Law “On migration registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation”;
2. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 94 “On the procedure for carrying out migration registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation.”
3. International agreements between the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan, the EAEU on the procedure for identifying citizens while in the countries, the procedure for migration registration in a simplified manner.

Legislative acts abolish the registration of foreigners at their residence address, but introduce a migration registration procedure, which is carried out by authorized bodies established in the country.

Procedure for notification of arrival by Kazakhs

To notify about their stay on the territory of the Russian Federation, foreigners from Kazakhstan are required to perform the following actions:

Migration registration: what Kazakhstanis need to know

Every foreigner, regardless of the border crossing regime (visa or visa-free), upon entering Russia must register with migration authorities within 7 days. This fact is confirmed by the corresponding document issued by the territorial branch of the Main Directorate for Migration Issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

However, registration of citizens of Kazakhstan for migration has some peculiarities.

The fact is that this state is part of the Eurasian Economic Union, and according to the laws that operate within this interstate entity, citizens of the member countries of this union have the right to register within 30 days (instead of the required 7).

If their stay in the country does not exceed one month, then they don’t have to visit the migration service at all. That, in principle, is all you need to know about how to register for migration as a citizen of Kazakhstan.

Notification of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation about arrival in the Russian Federation

Regarding registration of the status of a foreigner from Kazakhstan in the Russian Federation, the following rules apply:

1. Upon arrival in Russia, a Kazakh citizen hands over his documents to the receiving person. A notification is submitted about the presence of a foreigner within the Russian Federation. Such measures must be taken within 24 hours from the moment of resettlement of the state border of the Russian Federation. It is possible to send documents by mail within the same period.
2. When a citizen of Kazakhstan resides permanently in Russia, he has the right to submit an application independently to the Office of the Federal Migration Service at his location. The temporary stay period is also 90 days. In other situations, it is possible to extend the period of stay in the Russian Federation or it is necessary to leave the territory voluntarily in order to avoid forced deportation.

If a citizen of Kazakhstan permanently resides in Russia, then he can contact the branch of the Federal Migration Service and report his arrival.

A person's temporary stay on Russian territory can last up to 90 days . After this, the citizen must leave the country. In some cases, extension of the period of stay and migration registration is allowed.

Important: when crossing the state border of the Russian Federation, if a foreigner is staying in the country for the purpose of labor migration, it is required to indicate on the card the purpose of entry - work. In the absence of such a record, it will not be possible to get a job under an employment contract legally.

Benefits for Kazakhstanis in Russia

The basic rules within the union regulate the procedure for the stay of citizens of Kazakhstan on the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as in another country – a member of the EAEU. The act states:

1. All states are establishing a single labor market, which makes it possible to uniformly regulate labor migration. Working conditions for citizens of all states are recognized as the same.
2. When entering with the parents of minor children, they are granted a residence permit for the same period as their legal representatives. If they have a temporary residence permit or temporary residence permit, they are issued the same documents for their stay in the country; for a temporary stay, the period is also limited according to the 90/180 norm.

Expert opinion

Now, for Kazakhs, preliminary obtaining a work permit from the migration authorities of the Russian Federation is not required, nor is it necessary to wait for quotas to be allocated for certain professions for foreigners to occupy. It is enough to conclude an employment contract and submit a notice of the need to extend the period of stay in connection with the formalized relationship to the regional branch of the Federal Migration Service of Russia.

Prokofiev R.N., employee of the migration department

How to register for migration: step-by-step instructions

Migration registration is necessary for those who plan to stay in Russia for more than 30 days. The maximum period for which registration is issued is 1 year. The procedure must be carried out by the receiving party - it can be:

• Employer. If a migrant intends to live at the address of the organization, all conditions for a normal life must be provided. If a foreigner has rented an apartment in advance and registered there, the landlord handles the procedure.
• Landlord. This is the most common option: migrants most often rent housing on their own, having previously notified the owner of their legal status in the Russian Federation. The owner of the property is obliged to notify about the residence of a foreign citizen within the established time frame by submitting a corresponding notification to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Hotel administration. If a migrant stays in Russia for more than the established period, the administration is considered the receiving party and undertakes to notify the foreign citizen about the reception after 30 days.

Important! Migrants are required to reside at the addresses at which they are registered for migration. Employees of the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs often check this point as part of planned activities, and if a violation is detected, foreigners may be held accountable.

Now let’s look at the procedure for registering for migration step by step:

1. A migrant comes to Russia, rents an apartment on his own or negotiates with the employer to provide housing at his place of work.
2. The receiving party requests all documents from the foreign citizen and contacts the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the place of stay with a notification.
3. After the check, the migration department employees give the equal part of the notice, which will indicate the registration period.

Example No. 1: registration of migration registration for a citizen of Kazakhstan

The man came to Russia from Kazakhstan to work and crossed the border on March 1, 2021. The permitted period of stay without registration is 30 days, therefore, he must register before March 31 inclusive, or leave the country.

The purpose of the trip was to find employment, so the migrant immediately began looking for work. It was found on the 10th, but the registration was completed for the foreigner by the owner of the apartment, which he rented immediately after his arrival.

Documentation

To register a migrant, the receiving party must provide the following package of documents to the migration authority:

Responsibility for violating the order of stay

In case of delay in the time allotted to citizens of Kazakhstan while living in Russia, or in the absence of work permits or notification of the authorities about the arrival of a foreigner in the Russian Federation, the following penalties are imposed:

• The fine for an organization that invited a foreigner to work is from 250,000 to 800,000 rubles. per person.
• For a citizen of Kazakhstan in case of failure to fulfill legal obligations - from 1,500 to 15,000 rubles, depending on the severity of the offense committed, guilt and period of delay.
• Forced expulsion by law enforcement officers.
• A ban on entry into the Russian Federation next time due to violation of migration rules.

Case from practice

A citizen of Kazakhstan came to work in Russia. When crossing the state border, he filled out a migration card, in which he indicated the purpose of arrival - concluding a labor contract. He handed over a copy of the identity card and card to the employing organization in the Russian Federation, representatives sent a notice of the foreigner’s arrival within 2 days from the date of entry into Russia. When applying to the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, the period of stay in the country was stated - 1 year according to the period of validity of the employment contract.

Question answer

Question 1. What to do if the period of permitted stay in the Russian Federation has expired, but the citizen continues to remain in the country?

Citizens of Kazakhstan are allowed to stay in Russia, as a general rule, for no more than 90 days within a total of 180 days. After the specified period, the foreigner is obliged to leave the country on his own. Before this, he is obliged to hand over to the inviting party - Russians, permanently residing foreigners or the employing organization - the detachable part of the FMS of the Russian Federation notice of arrival or a postal receipt. This form is submitted to the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation within 2 days of notification of a foreigner’s departure abroad.

Question 2. What to do if, at the time of living in Russia, the identity card of a citizen of Kazakhstan has expired?

Passports are not renewed.
This rule is established in the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 29, 2013 “On Identity Documents.” In this regard, you should contact the consular office of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Russia and submit an application for a new passport, providing a set of documents. Rate the quality of the article. We want to be better for you:

Rules for entry into the Russian Federation for citizens of Kazakhstan

Until recently, to travel to the Russian Federation, it was enough for CIS citizens to provide only internal passports, but several years ago, due to the tightening of migration legislation, everything changed. Now, to cross the Russian border, Kazakhs must provide foreign passports.

What features are important to consider:

• If migrants enter the Russian Federation by car, they will definitely need special insurance - a “Green Card”. You can buy it near the border, but it is better to purchase it in advance so that there are no problems in the future.
• There is no need to fill out a migration card: instead, a stamp is placed on the passport. If a migrant plans to stay in Russia for more than 30 days, a migration document is still needed. In it you need to indicate personal data, series and number of the international passport, as well as the purpose of the trip.
• If a foreigner will stay in the Russian Federation for less than 30 days, registration will not be required: it is enough to have a foreign passport with you.

Important! When crossing the border, customs control is always carried out. Migrants will have to show personal belongings to border guards; if necessary, the search will be accompanied by trained dogs.