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Expulsion from Kazakhstan Triggers a Five-Year Re-Entry Ban and Cancels Residence Documents

Published: 05.07.2026

After expulsion or return under readmission procedures, a foreign national is automatically barred from re-entering Kazakhstan for five years. Previously issued visas, temporary-residence permits and permanent-residence permits are cancelled.

Expulsion affects not only a person’s current stay but also any future relocation: the previous status cannot simply be restored and re-entry is barred for five years. The cancellation of visas and residence documents also affects people who already held a visa, temporary permit or permanent permit. The rule is especially important for foreigners facing stay-related violations or migration proceedings. According to the source, anyone planning to relocate should treat stay limits and the legal basis for residence as critical requirements because a violation can have multi-year consequences.