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Apostille for Chinese documents: a step-by-step guide
From the notary office to the foreign affairs office — what to do, where, and in what order.
12.09.2026 · 7 min readLearn morePermanent residence and kandas status: Kazakh language to be tested through KAZTEST
Starting February 13, 2026, a pilot project tests applicants' knowledge of the state language — at least level A1 is required. Get ready with our practice test.
Source: Adilet · 2 min readLearn more
Preparing to move: what to do before leaving China
In what order to gather your documents, and why it's better to get apostilles done in advance.
05.09.2026 · 6 min readLearn more
The difference between kandas status and the "Ata Zholy" card
Do you want to keep your citizenship, or are you moving for good? How the two paths differ.
28.08.2026 · 5 min readLearn moreTranslating a Chinese driver's license: what you need to know
The difference between translating a license and exchanging it, and which documents to prepare.
20.08.2026 · 4 min readLearn moreStudying in Kazakhstan: the quota, foundation programs and the UNT (Unified National Testing)
The 4% quota for ethnic Kazakh applicants from abroad, and when to submit your documents.
15.08.2026 · 6 min readLearn moreNational art — a legacy entrusted to future generations
The Bastau studio, the Shugyla, Shalkyma and QazTribe groups, and the future of Kazakh dance.
01.08.2026 · 4 min readLearn more65 "Ata Zholy" cards issued to ethnic Kazakhs
27 cards went to business immigrants and 38 to in-demand professionals. The cardholders come from Russia, Germany, Mongolia, China and other countries.
Source: Ministry of Labor of Kazakhstan · 2 min readLearn moreGrant quota for ethnic Kazakh applicants from abroad: 4%
The share of state education grants reserved for ethnic Kazakhs from abroad has been increased from 2% to 4%.
2 min readLearn moreChina joins the Apostille Convention
Since November 7, 2023, documents issued in China have been certified with an apostille instead of consular legalization.
Source: HCCH · 2 min readLearn moreNew articles
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