After-Arrival Checklist
● Meet the KIMEP driver (if your pick-up request was confirmed) or use official taxi services: Uber (IOS: https://apple.co/3xzr9OJ, Android: https://bit.ly/3AVB17B) or YandexGo (IOS: https://apple.co/2TRQZzd, Android: https://bit.ly/36uPM3o)
Step II: VISIT YOUR COORDINATOR
Visit your Coordinator on Incoming Mobility:
Meruyert Oshanova (Mrs.)
Email: incoming@kimep.kz
Tel: +7(727) 237 48 00 (ext. 1038)
Mobile/WhatsApp: +7 701 428 11 26
International Office, Residence Hall basement
Monday-Friday: 08.00 – 17.00, break 13.00 – 14.00
Sign the Application Form (exchange students only).
Step III: CONTACT THE RLHD DIRECTOR
● If you are planning to live on-сampus at KIMEP Residence hall (Move-in time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. during working days):
1. Visit the Medical Center for move-in checkup;
2. Sign a Move-In Form;
3. Get the room keys and linen;
If you are planning to live off-campus accommodation contact:
Mrs. Assel Tokina
Residence Life and Housing Department Director
Residence Hall, 1st fl, Director’s office
Tel.: +7 (727) 237-47-73
Email: atokina@kimep.kz
Step IV: CONTACT THE VISA MANAGER
4-A: International students from visa-regime countries have to:
● Send full name, date of entry, the address of residence, a photo of the passport with a stamp about crossing the border to the Visa Manager (WhatsApp: +7 (701) 360-02-16, email: visa@kimep.kz);
● Get the confirmation from the Visa Manager;
● Pay for the Visa Invitation Letter (~1500 – 2000 KZT) within 2 weeks after arrival;
4-B: International students from visa-free regime countries have to:
● Submit original international passport + 1 copy of the page with photo;
● Submit original migration cards (blue, white) and a certificate given at the customs control;
● Submit address of residency along with confirmation from the dormitory / an agreement with the landlord;
Step V: PASS A COMPULSORY CHECKUP
- Pass Compulsory Check-up in Almaty clinic to obtain Health Certificate form #075 (~4000 KZT) and X-ray of lungs (~1500 KZT);
- Submit above 2 documents together with copy of Vaccination record to the KIMEP U Medical Center;
Step VI: ATTEND THE ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Step VII: GET ADVICE ON COURSE REGISTRATION
● First year bachelor students – contact the Student Learning Support Center;
● Other bachelor, master and PhD students – contact the relevant college’s Program Managers;
Student Learning Support Center
Office #101, Valikhanov bld.
Tel: +7 (727) 270-42-68, +7 (727) 270-43-10
Email: advising@kimep.kz, bulbul@kimep.kz
Step VIII: GET THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
An Individual Identification Number (IIN) is necessary if you want to obtain any document from an official body, open a bank account, or make any payments in a bank in Kazakhstan.To apply for an IIN, you need to go to the Public Service Center (44 Markova Street) and bring the following documents:
- A notarized Russian/Kazakh translation of your passport (which can be done at a notary service near KIMEP for approximately 3000-4000 KZT).
- A local phone number.
The International Office will schedule a bus to take you to the Public Service Center, and buddy students will accompany you and assist with the application process.
Video Guides: https://www.kimep.kz/current-students/en/e-orientation/#evPanel0
Student Affairs: https://kimep.kz/current-students/