Kazakhstan updated the rules for issuing visas and invitations for foreigners,El.kz reports.
Updated rules and requirements for visas include the following:
– “B9” Visa – for representatives of sought-after professions, which allows further registration of a residence permit;
– Digital Nomad Visa – a single-entry electronic or multiple-entry paper visa for IT specialists, allowing long-term residence;
– Neo Nomad Visa – a tourist visa for “neo-nomads” granting extended stays for those with a verified monthly income of at least 3,000 US dollars.
– The required documentation for a business visa “C5” has been significantly reduced, and the minimum duration of marriage for family reunification visas has been shortened from three years to one.
"These measures are aimed at improving the investment climate, stimulating international cooperation, attracting qualified specialists and increasing the tourist attractiveness of Kazakhstan," the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs noted.