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Instructions for obtaining a visa for digital nomads Neo Nomad Visa
Starting from November 18, 2024, Kazakhstan will introduce a new type of visa for digital nomads — Neo Nomad Visa. The visa is intended for foreign citizens who work remotely and combine work with travel.
This instruction sets out the basic requirements for obtaining a visa and the procedure for its registration.
1. Description of the visa:
Type of visa: Neo Nomad Visa
Visa category: B12-1
Multiplicity of visa: Multiple
Validity period: up to 1 year
Duration stay: up to 1 year
Issued: By foreign institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Extension: The visa can be extended for up to 1 year on the basis of the applicant's application submitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
To whom it is issued: Citizens of all countries working remotely with permanent income from foreign sources.
Family members and dependents of the main recipient of the visa are issued a visa for the duration of the visa of the main recipient.
2. Required documents for submission:
To obtain a visa, you must provide the following documents:
1. Bank statement for the last 6 months confirming a stable monthly income of over $3,000.
2. Tax return issued by the competent authority of the country of citizenship.
3. A document confirming the absence of a criminal record issued by the authorized body of the country of citizenship or permanent place of residence.
4. Medical insurance that covers the entire validity period of the visa.
5. Invitation letter (not required for citizens of 48 countries included in the list of economically developed, politically and migrationally stable states, according to Appendix 1).
3. Visa application procedure:
1. Collect all the necessary documents.
2. Apply to a foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan to submit an application.
3. Authorized employees of the foreign institution will review your documents.
4. In case of a positive decision, a visa will be issued.
The visa processing period does not exceed 5 working days.
4. Important points:
This visa does not provide for the possibility of employment in Kazakhstan.
If you meet the requirements for obtaining a Neo Nomad Visa, you can apply to the nearest foreign institution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Appendix 1
The list of economically developed, politically and migrationally stable states whose citizens are exempt from the need to present an invitation when applying for «B12-1» visas
1. Australia
2. The Republic of Austria
3. The United States of America
4. The Kingdom of Belgium
5. United Arab Emirates
6. The Republic of Bulgaria
7. The Federal Republic of Brazil
8. Federal Republic of Germany
9. The Hellenic Republic
10. The Kingdom of Denmark
11. New Zealand
12. Japan
13. The State of Israel
14. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
15. The Republic of Ireland
16. The Republic of Iceland
17. The Kingdom of Spain
18. The Italian Republic
19. Canada
20. The State of Qatar
21. The Republic of Cyprus
22. Republic of Korea
23. The Republic of Latvia
24. The Republic of Lithuania
25. The Principality of Liechtenstein
26. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
27. The Republic of Hungary
28. Federation of Malaysia
29. The Republic of Malta
30. The Principality of Monaco
31. The Kingdom of the Netherlands
32. The Kingdom of Norway
33. Sultanate of Oman
34. Republic of Poland
35. Portuguese Republic
36. Romania
37. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
38. The Republic of Singapore
39. The Slovak Republic
40. The Republic of Slovenia
41. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
42. The Republic of Finland
43. The French Republic
44. The Republic of Croatia
45. Czech Republic
46. The Swiss Confederation
47. The Kingdom of Sweden
48. The Republic of Estonia