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Kazakhstan Digital Nomad Residency for IT Specialists
A pilot program run through Astana Hub that gives IT specialists a residence permit in Kazakhstan. There is no minimum income; what counts is your profession, experience and portfolio.
Kazakhstan digital nomad residency is not a visa but a permanent residence permit for digital technology professionals. First, Astana Hub reviews your online application: your occupation under the national classifier of occupations (NKZ), education, experience, portfolio and motivation. If you fit, it issues a petition, and with it you apply for permission to reside permanently. There is no minimum income requirement, and the medical check, fingerprinting and a lease of at least 180 days are arranged in Kazakhstan after preliminary approval.
The pilot runs until December 31, 2026 and covers only Astana and Almaty. The whole process, from the application to the plastic residence card, usually takes 2–3 months. We support you from choosing the occupation code to collecting the card, and you pay in stages for work completed. Applicants find their own housing.
The pilot program runs until December 31, 2026. We check whether it is still open and whether it has been extended during the consultation.
Who it is for
- Software developers, software architects, data and AI engineers, information security specialists
- IT project managers, business analysts, DevOps engineers and system administrators
- IT specialists from any country who want to live in Astana or Almaty
- Remote workers who cannot or prefer not to prove income with bank statements
- People who do not meet the requirements of the regular residence routes in 2026
Requirements
- An IT profession that matches a position in the NKZ occupation classifier
- Proven experience and a portfolio; a degree if you have one
- A passport with time to spare: we ask that it remains valid for at least one more year
- Criminal record certificate
- A Kazakh IIN and electronic digital signature (EDS) by the time you file
- Residence in Astana or Almaty and a lease of at least 180 days after preliminary approval
What we do
- Match an occupation in the classifier to your actual role and experience
- Give you CV and motivation letter templates and help you put together a portfolio
- Check your application and documents before they go to Astana Hub
- Help you get an IIN and EDS
- Prepare the permanent residence application and track deadlines for answering any remarks
- Plan your arrival after approval: medical check, fingerprinting, housing contract, residence card
Key documents
- Passport
- CV with a detailed description of your experience
- Portfolio: projects, GitHub links, website, publications
- Motivation letter
- Degree and certificates, if you have them
- Criminal record certificate
- Photo
- In Kazakhstan: medical certificates, fingerprinting, a notarized housing contract for at least 180 days
How it works
- Application and occupationwe pick the classifier position and review your experience and portfolio
- DocumentsCV, motivation letter, criminal record certificate, IIN and EDS
- Astana Hubapplication, selection and video interview, petition
- Permitpermanent residence application and preliminary approval
- Arrivalmedical check, fingerprinting, a housing contract for 180 days
- Residence cardcollecting your residence permit card in Astana or Almaty
Timeline
Usually 2–3 months: preliminary approval, arrival, medical check, fingerprinting and the residence card.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- The pilot ends on December 31, 2026 and no extension has been announced yet, so applying in the final weeks is risky
- A weak or short CV: interview questions are based on the experience you describe
- After preliminary approval you have a limited time to arrive; if you miss it, the decision is canceled
- The city in the petition and in your documents must match, and the address must be a real one, not a hotel
- The status is tied to working in your profession and living in Kazakhstan; family members get their status separately
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is on request. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
What is Kazakhstan digital nomad residency?
A pilot program under which an IT specialist receives permission to reside permanently and a residence permit in Kazakhstan. Astana Hub runs the selection, the application then goes through government services, and the card is issued in Astana or Almaty.
Do I need to prove my income?
No. The program has no minimum income requirement, so bank statements and salary certificates are not needed. What decides the outcome is your profession, experience and portfolio, which you describe in the application and expand on in the interview. That is why we spend so much time on your CV and projects.
Do I need an IT degree?
You list a degree if you have one, but it is not the main factor. What matters is real experience in the chosen occupation, backed by your CV, portfolio and answers during selection. Certificates and courses are worth attaching too: they help show that you actually work in this role.
How long does the process take?
Usually 2–3 months from the application to the card. The longest stage is the government review of the permanent residence application, and nobody can speed it up. So it is best to apply early rather than at the end of the pilot.
Can I move with my family?
The status is granted to the specialist only; it does not extend to the family automatically. A spouse and children arrange their own status separately, for example through a family reunification temporary residence permit. We will explain the order, the documents and the best moment to file them.
What happens to the program after December 31, 2026?
The pilot runs until 31.12.2026. As of publication there is no decision on an extension, so we check whether the program is still open during the consultation. If you cannot apply in time, we will discuss other ways to move to Kazakhstan.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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