--- title: "Pension Provision in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan: Agreement of 24 November 2025" country: KZ lang: en author: Сапа Т.И. (https://buhgpt.kz/authors/sapa-ti) date: 2026-10-13 canonical: https://buhgpt.kz/suraqtar/pensionnoe-obespechenie-kazahstana-i-turkmenistana-soglas-en source: BuhGPT --- # Pension Provision in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan: Agreement of 24 November 2025 > **TL;DR:** On 24 November 2025, the ministries of labour and social protection of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan entered into an agreement on information exchange in the field of pension provision. The document concerns the exchange of information between the relevant authorities; however, --- On 24 November 2025, the ministries of labour and social protection of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan entered into an agreement on information exchange in the field of pension provision. The document concerns the exchange of information between the relevant authorities; however, the available data do not disclose its specific procedures, implementation timeframes or effective date. What happened The agreement was entered into between the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan. Its subject is described as information exchange in the field of pension provision. The title of the document indicates that cooperation is organised at the level of the government authorities of the two countries. However, the available information does not make it possible to determine the list of data to be transferred, the methods for submitting requests, the timeframes for preparing responses or the grounds for refusing to provide information. The document should not automatically be regarded as an agreement on awarding or paying pensions to citizens of one country who reside or have worked in the other. Such a conclusion requires examination of the full text, including its subject matter, the powers of the parties and any possible restrictions. Who may be affected by the agreement The agreement directly concerns the work of the authorised ministries of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. In practice, information about such cooperation may be important to people whose pension rights are connected with both countries: for example, where they have periods of employment or residence, or pension documents issued in different countries. However, the mere fact that the agreement has been entered into does not confirm that a citizen will: - automatically have a period of service acquired in another country credited; - have an already awarded pension recalculated; - be awarded a new payment without an application; - be exempted from the obligation to provide supporting documents; - have a special procedure established for transferring pension payments. Each of these matters requires a separate legal basis. Employers and HR departments should also not change the procedure for processing employment documents solely because an agreement on information exchange has been concluded. What the applicant should check If a pension matter is connected with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, the applicant should first determine the specific result required: confirmation of a period of employment, receipt of an archive certificate, clarification of information on pension contributions or consideration of eligibility for a payment. It is then recommended to: - Contact the competent authority in the country of residence or the country awarding the pension. - Clarify whether the agreement applies to the citizen's specific circumstances. - Check whether the authority can independently request information from the other party. - Find out which documents the applicant must submit personally. - Obtain clarification regarding the procedure and timeframes for considering the application. Until the full text of the agreement has been reviewed, it cannot be concluded that inter-agency exchange fully replaces an employment record book, archive certificates, payment details or other evidence. It is advisable to retain copies of applications and responses received and to request confirmation of receipt when submitting documents. What accountants and HR officers should consider Organisations may receive requests from employees to confirm employment, earnings or other information that may be relevant to a pension case. In such situations, documents should be issued in accordance with the applicable legislation and based on information actually held by the employer or in the archives. Unconfirmed periods of employment, amounts or positions should not be stated. If the source documents are unavailable, it is safer to inform the applicant accordingly and explain where the organisation's archives were transferred, if this information is known. The agreement itself does not provide grounds for the arbitrary transfer of personal data to a foreign authority. Before providing information, the recipient's authority, the content of the request and the permissible scope of the information must be verified. The specific information exchange procedure should be determined from the official text of the document and clarifications issued by the competent authorities. Frequently asked questions Does the agreement automatically award pensions to citizens of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan? — This does not follow from the available data. The document concerns information exchange between the ministries, while pension eligibility must be assessed under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the specific individual. Can a period of employment in another country be credited under the agreement? — This conclusion cannot be drawn without the full text. The competent authority should be consulted to clarify which periods may be taken into account and which documents are required to confirm them. Is a separate application required? — The available information does not establish an application procedure. The need for an application and the set of required documents should be clarified with the authority considering the pension matter. Is the effective date of the agreement known? — It is not specified in the input data. The date from which the agreement applies must be checked in the official publication or a clarification issued by the relevant ministry. Sources Agreement on information exchange in the field of pension provision between the ministries of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan dated 24 November 2025 --- _BuhGPT — ИИ-помощник для бухгалтеров Казахстана: https://buhgpt.kz_