Kazakhstan: Law No. 1017-XII dated 20 December 1991 of the Republic of Kazakhstan, On Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as amended as of July 2025

Kazakhstan: Law No. 1017-XII dated 20 December 1991 of the Republic of Kazakhstan, On Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as amended as of July 2025

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National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities
Date:
20 December 1991

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The Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan regulates the status of stateless persons and foreign citizens, as well as their eligibility to acquire citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It provides that stateless persons and foreigners enjoy rights and freedoms in the country on an equal basis with citizens, unless otherwise established by the Constitution and laws. The Law establishes the procedure for the admission, restoration and termination of citizenship, including simplified procedures, and is aimed at preventing and reducing statelessness.

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Kazakhstan: Law No. 1017-XII dated 20 December 1991 of the Republic of Kazakhstan, On Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as amended as of July 2025

Document source

National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities

Date

20 December 1991

Document type

Legislation (primary)

Collection

Legal Instruments

Country

Kazakhstan

Keywords

Citizenship / Nationality law

Comments:

This is an unofficial translation of the legislation that was amended on 12 July 2025.

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Kazakhstan: Law No. 1017-XII dated 20 December 1991 of the Republic of Kazakhstan, On Citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as amended as of July 2025

Закон № 1017-XII "О гражданстве Республики Казахстан"

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