For citizens of Kazakhstan, there are several ways to obtain citizenship of the Russian Federation. You can obtain citizenship on a common basis, in a simplified or expedited manner. The latter is regulated by a special agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 03.03.99. "On the simplified procedure for acquiring citizenship of the Russian Federation by persons who have arrived for permanent residence on the territory of the Russian Federation."
Instruction manual
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In an accelerated manner, you can obtain Russian citizenship if you were citizens of the Kazakh SSR and were born (lived) on the territory of the Russian Federation until December 21, 1991. Or, if you have close relatives who permanently reside in the Russian Federation and are its citizens.
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Determine if you belong to these categories. If so, apply for citizenship at the Russian Consulate in Kazakhstan. The period of residence in the Russian Federation in this case does not matter. Application materials will be reviewed within 3 months.
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You have the right to apply for citizenship in a simplified manner if you received education from July 1, 2002 in Russian educational institutions, are married to a Russian citizen of 3 years, one of your parents is a citizen of the Russian Federation, or you were born on the territory of the Russian Federation and had USSR citizenship. World War II veterans and disabled people with adult capable children or registered in the Russian Federation at the place of residence can also obtain citizenship in a simplified manner.
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Determine if you belong to the above categories of people. Submit citizenship documents at the place of registration. Application materials will be considered within 6 months.
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For all other categories of citizens of Kazakhstan, it is possible to obtain citizenship of the Russian Federation in the general manner. For this, it is necessary to live continuously for 5 years in the territory of the Russian Federation from the moment of obtaining a residence permit. Apply for citizenship at the place of registration. Application materials will be considered within 1 year.
note
The list of documents for obtaining citizenship for children differs from the list of documents submitted by adult citizens of Kazakhstan.
Useful advice
You can obtain a list of required documents for obtaining Russian citizenship by contacting the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Kazakhstan or at the place of registration if you already reside in the territory of the Russian Federation.
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- The official website of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Alma-Ata
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