Kazakhstan Introduces New Visa Categories for Workers

Kazakhstan has introduced three new visa categories aimed to attract high-skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and remote or digital workers.

• The Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) is specifically designed for professionals and digital entrepreneurs who want to live in Kazakhstan and work remotely while maintaining their foreign income.

• • The Neo Nomad Visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for up to one year.
  • Visa holders can extend their stay for up to an additional year within Kazakhstan.
  • Family members and dependents can obtain a visa for the same duration, though work and religious activities are restricted under Kazakh law.
• The Digital Nomad Visa (B9-1) is intended for highly sought-after professionals in the IT industry who are relocating to Kazakhstan to obtain permanent residence.
  • A single-entry electronic visa is available via the Visa and Migration Portal, valid for up to one year.
  • A multiple-entry paper visa, also valid for up to one year, can be obtained through the Ministry of Internal Affairs on a basis of single entry electronic B9-1 visa.
  • A petition from Astana Hub or an authorized body in Kazakhstan’s IT sector is required to obtain the Digital Nomad Visa.
• The Visa for Permanent Residence (B9) provides a structured pathway for foreign professionals with in-demand skills in fields such as medicine, science, innovation, education, and the creative industries, enabling them to establish a long-term presence in Kazakhstan.
  • Kazakh diplomatic missions issue:
    • Single-entry visas valid for up to 90 days.
    • Multiple-entry visas up to 90 days, issued once per year.

The visas are all pathways for long-term opportunities in the country.

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