Questions and answers

Answers to the questions voters ask the Commission most often.

Who can vote?

Citizens resident in the Irad Special Economic Zone who are 18 or older on polling day and are on the register for their address.

I have moved. Where do I vote?

At the polling station of the address on the register. Register your new address with the Passport and Residence Service (form PRS-3); the register follows the residence records at the revision.

I work in Kazakhstan. Can I vote from abroad?

No. Voting takes place only at polling stations in the Zone. There is no postal voting and no voting abroad.

What do I need to bring on polling day?

Your passport (PRS-1, or a Soviet or territorial passport still in its validity). A driving licence or student card is not accepted.

How do I become an observer?

Observers are accredited from 1 June 2027 on the application of a candidate, a registered party or an organisation invited by the Government. Apply to the secretariat; the rules are in Decision TEC 2023/12.

How many polling stations are there?

1,034 at the election of 2023, in schools, clubs and administration buildings. The list for 2027 is published on 1 October 2027.

When is the ballot counted, and where are the results published?

Each polling station counts as soon as it closes at 20:00 and posts a copy of its protocol at the door. The Commission publishes preliminary totals the next day and certifies the results within ten days.