On February 18, 2025, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a briefing for representatives of the diplomatic community to highlight the country’s newly introduced visa categories: the Neo Nomad Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, and Residence Visa.
Kazakhstan updated its visa regulations in November 2024 to attract business immigrants, skilled professionals, and tourists. Among the key offerings is the Digital Nomad Visa, which provides long-term residence options for freelancers, self-employed entrepreneurs, IT specialists, and startup founders. Meanwhile, the Neo Nomad Visa is designed for foreign citizens who work remotely while traveling. Applicants for this visa must demonstrate a verified monthly income of at least $3,000 and provide health insurance and a clean criminal record.
The Residence Visa is aimed at attracting foreign professionals with expertise in medicine, science, innovation, education, and the creative industries. It allows recipients to stay in Kazakhstan for up to 90 days.
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko emphasized that these new visa categories significantly expand opportunities for foreign nationals wishing to live and work in the country.
“Our country provides the necessary conditions to attract international professionals by offering visa-free entry to citizens from more than 80 countries and a simplified electronic visa for 109 countries. By expanding air connectivity, Kazakhstan now operates over 700 international flights per week to more than 30 countries. Additionally, we are actively developing digital infrastructure, creating smart cities, and ensuring access to high-speed internet,” he said.
Vassilenko added that implementing a flexible visa policy benefits not only Kazakhstan but also its partners through tax revenues and remittances from remote professionals, as well as the skills and experience they acquire in the country.
Kazakhstan’s Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yerzhan Yerkinbayev, highlighted the timeliness and relevance of these visa initiatives, adding:
“Kazakhstan continues to strengthen its position as an open and accessible destination for international visitors. This commitment to openness has been a key factor in the growth of tourism. In 2024, 15.3 million people visited Kazakhstan, marking a 66% increase from the previous year.”
