Kazakhstan · Nomad / Remote work
Kazakhstan NeoNomad B12-1
Income needed: $3,000+ a month
NeoNomad visa B12-1 (remote workers with foreign-source income)
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Key facts
NeoNomad B12-1 is a nomad / remote work route for Kazakhstan. Applicants need income of $3,000+ a month. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. You can work remotely for foreign employers or clients, not for local ones. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $3,000+ a month
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spent$3,000+/mo
- $3,000 a monthStable monthly income of over USD 3,000 shown by a 6-month bank statement.
RenewalRenewable, 2 years max
The multiple-entry visa is valid up to one year, and the stay can be extended in Kazakhstan for up to one more year.
Embassy of Kazakhstan in the NetherlandsMinistry of Foreign Affairs / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 2 years in total
- No local jobs: remote work for employers or clients abroad only
What you'll need
What you must show1
- A 6-month bank statement shows stable monthly income of over USD 3,000.
Documents3
- A tax return issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality is submitted.
- A document confirming no criminal record from the country of citizenship or permanent residence is submitted.
- Medical insurance covering the requested visa validity is submitted.
Steps1
- Kazakh foreign missions issue the visa on the basis of an invitation.
When you become tax resident
How Kazakhstan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 2 years in total
- 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
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Medical insurance covering the requested visa validity is submitted
- Bank account / funds
A 6-month bank statement shows stable monthly income of over USD 3,000
- Police certificate and civil documents
A document confirming no criminal record from the country of citizenship or permanent residence is submitted
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Multiple-entry visa of up to one year for individuals who work remotely and have stable income from foreign sources; the stay can be extended in Kazakhstan for up to one more year. 1 2
What you must show
- Income of over $3,000 a month · Stable monthly income of over USD 3,000 shown by a 6-month bank statement. 1
Requirements
- A 6-month bank statement shows stable monthly income of over USD 3,000. 1
- A tax return issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality is submitted. 1
- A document confirming no criminal record from the country of citizenship or permanent residence is submitted. 1
- Medical insurance covering the requested visa validity is submitted. 1
- Kazakh foreign missions issue the visa on the basis of an invitation. 1
Stay
- Multiple entry up to 1 year, extendable in Kazakhstan for up to one additional year.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to all nationalities; nationals of 48 listed states can apply without an invitation, others need an invitation from a host.
Work
Remote work for foreign employers or clients only; no local employment.
Family
Family members and dependents receive a visa for the same duration; they may not work.
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
NeoNomad B12-1 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| NeoNomad B12-1 | Needs income of $3,000+ a month | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| DTV nomad visa Thailand | Needs savings of ฿500k+ ≈ $15k | 6 mo, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Japan | Needs income of ¥10M+ a year ≈ $63k | 6 mo | Remote only |
| Remote worker visa Indonesia | Needs income of $60k+ a year | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Virtual Work Visa United Arab Emirates | Needs income of $3,500+ a month | 1 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the NeoNomad B12-1?
Income of over $3,000 a month. Stable monthly income of over USD 3,000 shown by a 6-month bank statement.
How long can I stay on the NeoNomad B12-1?
Multiple entry up to 1 year, extendable in Kazakhstan for up to one additional year.
Can I work on the NeoNomad B12-1?
Remote only. Remote work for foreign employers or clients only; no local employment.
Can I bring my family on the NeoNomad B12-1?
Family members and dependents receive a visa for the same duration; they may not work.
How are NeoNomad B12-1 holders taxed in Kazakhstan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the NeoNomad B12-1. 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 2026-10-11 against 2 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
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