ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 10. Kazakhstan has
started providing three new visa schemes for skilled professionals,
entrepreneurs, and remote workers, Trend reports via the Embassy of Kazakhstan in
Azerbaijan.
Kazakhstan expands immigration options with new three visas for
digital nomads, skilled professionals, and innovators.
The Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) is a multiple-entry visa valid for up
to one year for remote workers with a consistent foreign income.
The Digital Nomad Visa (B9-1) is a visa for in-demand IT
professionals relocating to Kazakhstan to obtain permanent
residence. A petition from Astana Hub or an authorized body in
Kazakhstan’s IT sector is required to obtain the Digital Nomad
Visa. A visa for Permanent Residence (B9) is one for skilled
professionals in medicine, science, innovation, education, and the
creative industries.
To note, individuals wishing to visit Kazakhstan must obtain a visa
at one of Kazakhstan's diplomatic missions, except for those coming
from countries exempt from visa requirements. Currently, Kazakhstan
is discussing a visa-free regime with San Marino, North Macedonia,
the Seychelles, Oman, and Cuba. Kazakhstan is also negotiating
visa-free agreements with 26 other countries, including Austria,
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and others. On August 21, 2023, during the
visit of Kazakhstan's President to Vietnam, a visa-free regime was
signed between the two countries.
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