News about foreigners

Police respond to reports of “foreigners with arsenal of weapons” in Astana Tengrinews.kz — Majilis deputy Murat Abenov reported an alleged major detention in Astana, sharing the information on social media. The situation
21 April 18:12
Some government services for foreigners become unavailable at public service centers Tengrinews.kz — A number of government services for foreigners will be temporarily suspended in Kazakhstan. According to the Government for
09 April 14:27
Climbed over the border fence and hid — three foreigners detained in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Three foreign nationals were detained for illegally crossing the border in western Kazakhstan, according to the press service
01 April 12:33
NSC reports special operations involving foreign agencies Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (NSC) has reported on special operations carried out with the involvement of foreign
30 March 13:25
18 foreigners tried to cross the border in a truck trailer Tengrinews.kz – In March, the Border Service of the National Security Committee carried out a number of operations to combat illegal migration,
26 March 18:42
'You won’t find this in London': how Almaty surprised a British traveler Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is increasingly appearing on the itineraries of foreign travelers as an alternative to the usual European destinations.
26 March 14:10
Legal status of a foreigner in Kazakhstan: residence permit and temporary residence permit in 2026 Tengrinews.kz — The Interior Ministry has explained the difference between a residence permit and a temporary residence permit, and also reported
19 March 20:34
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry comments on reports of mass deportation of Russians Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashykbayev commented on reports of the mass deportation of Russians
12 March 08:28
Popular streamers who insulted Kazakh women could face up to 10 years in prison Tengrinews.kz – Two foreign bloggers who were arrested in Almaty for 15 days over insulting remarks about Kazakh women on social media may also
11 February 18:36
Foreign volunteers will join Caspian and Aral restoration efforts Tengrinews.kz – Volunteers from other countries will be invited to take part in upcoming environmental initiatives aimed at protecting the Caspian
30 January 16:02
Passport for 3 million: risky marriage schemes to obtain Kazakhstan citizenship Tengrinews.kz — A story about a foreign national allegedly seeking a fictitious marriage in exchange for money has gained traction on social
26 January 15:13
Dozens of foreign passengers stranded at Taraz airport Tengrinews.kz — Dozens of passengers traveling from Vietnam to Yekaterinburg were stranded in the transit zone of Taraz Airport. What was supposed
21 January 17:53
Belgian fans in Borat swimsuits detained in Astana Tengrinews.kz — Three supporters of Belgian football club Club Brugge were detained by police at Astana Arena during a match against Kairat.
21 January 17:16
Immigration scams have reached Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Speaking at the fifth session of the National Kurultai in Kyzylorda, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev warned about the growing problem
20 January 18:55
Foreign woman detained for organ trafficking in Kazakhstan: what the court decided Tengrinews.kz – A court in Pavlodar has handed down a verdict to a foreign national who tried to sell her own kidney. Immediately after the
16 January 11:52
Foreign visitors: how many tourists spent the New Year holidays in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – While many Kazakhstanis dream of celebrating the New Year under palm trees or by a Christmas tree on Times Square, some foreigners
06 January 10:29
Kazakhstan may restrict surrogacy services for foreigners Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan may introduce restrictions on surrogacy services for foreign citizens, following a parliamentary inquiry submitted
17 December 2025 17:34
Foreigners started a fight on a flight from Almaty: video Tengrinews.kz — A video showing a fight between passengers aboard an aircraft allegedly scheduled to fly from Almaty to Bangkok is circulating
17 December 2025 10:39
Five foreign nationals killed in bus accident in Aktobe Region Tengrinews.kz – A horrific accident involving a passenger bus occurred on the Samara–Shymkent highway in the Aktobe Region.
08 December 2025 11:50
“Everyone is in shock”: foreign passengers refuse to leave plane that landed in Aktau Tengrinews.kz – Information about an unusual incident involving a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Aktobe has appeared online. Russian
02 December 2025 23:40
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