For a Kazakhstan residence permit (RVP), a lease agreement is not required for the address registration
For a Kazakhstan residence permit (RVP), a lease agreement is not required for the address registration. Instead, the applicant needs a notarized consent from the property owner for the applicant to reside at that address.
Karaganda is not part of the designated 'settlement regions' in Kazakhstan
Karaganda is not part of the designated 'settlement regions' in Kazakhstan. Therefore, obtaining a residence permit (VNZH) there on general grounds is not possible.
Foreigners residing in Kazakhstan must be registered by their landlord
Foreigners residing in Kazakhstan must be registered by their landlord. The landlord should submit a 'Notice of Arrival' (Уведомление о прибытии иностранца) electronically via the E-konak portal or vmp.gov.kz. Notarization is not required for this procedure.
Opening a bank account in Kazakhstan generally takes more than one day
Opening a bank account in Kazakhstan generally takes more than one day. The process involves obtaining a local SIM card (can be registered with a foreign passport if no residency permit), then getting an IIN (Individual Identification Number). While IIN processing can be as fast as 24 hours, its entry into databases may take longer. Banks may require a temporary registration ('vremennaya registratsiya') for non-residents. Kaspi Bank currently issues cards valid for one year. Paid services at Public Service Centers (ЦОН) might expedite IIN processing, but budgeting 2-3 days is advisable.
Russian citizens cannot register a car purchased in Kazakhstan under their own name
Russian citizens cannot register a car purchased in Kazakhstan under their own name. While purchase might be possible, registration typically requires Kazakh residency or citizenship.