Kazakhstan · Talent schemes
Kazakhstan In-demand professions B9-1
First stay: 1 yr
B9-1 visa, officially "Digital Nomad Visa": in-demand professions moving to permanent residence
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Key facts
In-demand professions B9-1 is a talent schemes route for Kazakhstan. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- First stay
- 1 yr
Time and long term
Permanent residenceTime here counts
Holders of a B9-1 visa can apply in Kazakhstan for a permanent residence permit, which the internal affairs authority decides within 45 calendar days of a complete application (state duty 4 MRP).
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a sponsor in Kazakhstan
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant has an in-demand profession and is travelling to Kazakhstan to obtain a permanent residence permit.
Documents1
- A petition from Astana Hub or the authorised body in the IT sector is submitted.
Steps2
- A single-entry electronic visa of up to 1 year is issued through the Visa and Migration Portal on the basis of an invitation.
- A multiple-entry visa of up to 1 year is then issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on a petition from the authorised body for information technology and the earlier electronic visa.
When you become tax resident
How Kazakhstan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any consecutive 12 months ending in the tax periodPhysical presence including days of arrival and departure; for an AIFC investment resident the test is 90 days.
- At least 90 days in any consecutive 12 months ending in the tax periodInvestment resident of the AIFC under the AIFC Constitutional Law.
- At least 183 days in any consecutive 12-month period ending in the tax periodPermanent presence makes a person resident
- At least 90 days in any consecutive 12-month period ending in the tax periodAIFC investment resident
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, with a progressive rate of 10% on income up to 8,500 times the monthly calculation index (MCI) in a calendar year and 15% on the excess; non-residents are taxed on Kazakhstan-source income only.
All tax rules for Kazakhstan Tax records checked
Full official text
Despite its official name this is not a remote-work visa. The Visa Rules issue it to people with in-demand professions who travel to Kazakhstan to obtain a permanent residence permit: first a single-entry electronic visa on an invitation, then a multiple-entry visa of up to one year on a petition from the authorised body for information technology. Remote workers with income from abroad use the NeoNomad B12-1 visa. 1 2
Requirements
- The applicant has an in-demand profession and is travelling to Kazakhstan to obtain a permanent residence permit. 1
- A petition from Astana Hub or the authorised body in the IT sector is submitted. 2
- A single-entry electronic visa of up to 1 year is issued through the Visa and Migration Portal on the basis of an invitation. 1
- A multiple-entry visa of up to 1 year is then issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on a petition from the authorised body for information technology and the earlier electronic visa. 1
Stay
- Single-entry electronic visa up to 1 year, then a multiple-entry visa up to 1 year; the stay runs for the whole validity of the visa.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Work
Intended to integrate into the Kazakh workforce while the permanent residence application is completed.
Official sources
- Joint Order: Rules for invitations and issue of Republic of Kazakhstan visas (Annex 1 visa categories), as amended · Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan (Adilet legal database) · checked 2026-10-12
- Kazakhstan Introduces New Visa Options for Skilled Professionals and Digital Nomads (7 February 2025) · Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Netherlands (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-02-07
- Issuance of permits to foreigners and stateless persons for permanent residence (public service description) · Kazakh Invest (state investment agency) · checked 2026-10-10
In-demand professions B9-1 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-demand professions B9-1 | – | 1 yr | – |
| J-Find Japan | – | 2 yr | – |
| Golden Visa · Talent Indonesia | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Blue Residence United Arab Emirates | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| ONE Pass Singapore | Needs income of SGD 30k+ a month ≈ $23k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the In-demand professions B9-1?
Single-entry electronic visa up to 1 year, then a multiple-entry visa up to 1 year; the stay runs for the whole validity of the visa.
Can I work on the In-demand professions B9-1?
Intended to integrate into the Kazakh workforce while the permanent residence application is completed.
Does the In-demand professions B9-1 lead to permanent residence in Kazakhstan?
Time on the In-demand professions B9-1 counts toward permanent residence in Kazakhstan.
How are In-demand professions B9-1 holders taxed in Kazakhstan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the In-demand professions B9-1. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income, with a progressive rate of 10% on income up to 8,500 times the monthly calculation index (MCI) in a calendar year and 15% on the excess; non-residents are taxed on Kazakhstan-source income only. The new Tax Code applies from 1 January 2026.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Joint Order: Rules for invitations and issue of Republic of Kazakhstan visas (Annex 1 visa categories), as amended · Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan (Adilet legal database) · checked 2026-10-12
- Kazakhstan Introduces New Visa Options for Skilled Professionals and Digital Nomads (7 February 2025) · Embassy of Kazakhstan in the Netherlands (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) · checked 2026-10-11
- Issuance of permits to foreigners and stateless persons for permanent residence (public service description) · Kazakh Invest (state investment agency) · checked 2026-10-10
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