Kazakhstan halts foreigner services amid technical failure at service centers
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Kazakhstan has temporarily suspended certain government services for foreigners due to a technical failure. The disruption affects the issuance of IINs and temporary residence permits. The issue began on April 9, causing significant delays.
Service Disruption
The technical failure, reported by the corporation 'Government for Citizens', has led to the suspension of services at population service centers and migration service centers across Kazakhstan. Specifically, the issuance of Individual Identification Numbers (IIN) for foreigners and stateless persons residing temporarily in the country is affected. The failure occurred at 9:00 AM on April 9, according to Tengrinews.
Extended Suspension
In addition to the initial disruption, technical work scheduled from 9:00 AM on April 10 to 9:00 AM on April 13 will further suspend the issuance of temporary residence permits for foreigners and stateless persons. This extended suspension was confirmed by the press service of the 'Government for Citizens'. The corporation has assured that services will resume after the completion of restoration work, with further announcements to follow.
What's Next
The restoration of services is expected after April 13, pending technical resolutions. It remains uncertain how quickly normal operations will resume across all centers.
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Kazakhstan halts foreigner services amid technical failure at service centers
