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Penalties and sanctions when staying in Kazakhstan with expired visa
A foreigner did not leave Kazakhstan in time. For example, his visa expired. What fines/sanctions are provided for this?
If a foreigner does not leave on time, the following measures are applied:
- Within 3 days after the deadline — a warning.
- Over 3 to 5 days after the deadline — imposition of a fine of 10 minimum wages (MRP), which is 34,500 tenge.
- Over 5 to 10 days after the deadline — imposition of a fine in the amount of 15 MRP, which is 51,700 tenge.
- Over 10 days after the expiry of the prescribed period — imposition of a fine of 25 MRP, which is 86,250 tenge, or administrative expulsion of the alien from the country.
If a foreigner commits a repeated violation within a year, the court may apply the following measures:
- Imposition of a fine of 15 MRP, which is 51,700 tenge, or administrative expulsion of the foreigner from Kazakhstan.
- Arrest for up to 15 days followed by administrative expulsion from Kazakhstan.
- Prohibition to enter the country for up to 5 years.
Please note that these sanctions apply to foreigners who are in Kazakhstan with an expired visa or period of stay.