What should international students know about migration requirements in Kazakhstan? Can they work while studying? Why is it important to carry a passport, and what risks can be associated with suspicious money transfers? These and other practical issues were discussed on 22 September at Astana Medical University during a preventive meeting held as part of the “Zaң мен тәртіп” (“Law and Order”) ideological initiative.
Representatives of the police and prosecutor’s office met with international students in the university’s assembly hall to explain the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and answer questions that students may encounter in their everyday lives.
One of the key topics was compliance with migration legislation. Lieutenant Colonel of Police Altynbek Masakbayev, Deputy Head of the Migration Service Department of the Astana City Police Department, explained the rules governing the stay of foreign nationals in Kazakhstan, the importance of carrying valid documents and the specific requirements for staying in the country on a C9 student visa.
The issue of employment was also addressed. Students were informed that working while studying on a student visa is subject to restrictions established by law and requires compliance with the applicable regulations.
The rules governing the stay of foreign nationals in the Republic of Kazakhstan were also explained by Kassymzhomart Beisenbai, Prosecutor of the Department of the Saryarka District Prosecutor’s Office. He drew the students’ attention to their rights and responsibilities, as well as to the liability that may arise in case of violations of established requirements.
Cybersecurity was another important topic of the meeting. Senior operational officers of the Cybercrime Counteraction Department of the Astana City Police Department – Police Captain Aidar Konysbek and Police Major Denis Bondarenko – spoke about common online fraud schemes and the risks associated with handing over bank cards to third parties or participating in suspicious financial transactions.
The police officers emphasised that if illegal or suspicious transfers are made through a bank card, this may result in the card being blocked and the circumstances of such transactions being investigated. Students were therefore advised not to share their banking details with third parties and to exercise caution when receiving offers involving money transfers.
The meeting was held in an open dialogue format. Students had an opportunity to ask questions and receive direct explanations fr om specialists regarding situations they may encounter while living and studying in Kazakhstan.
For Astana Medical University, such preventive meetings are an important way to help international students better understand the legislation of the country wh ere they are studying and prevent potential violations before they occur.
Knowing your rights and responsibilities, taking care of your documents and paying attention to financial security are important elements of a safe student life.
