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Kazakhstan Tech Startup Visa (Astana Hub)

Kazakhstan · Asia

2.4
Editorial Score

Min Monthly Income

Application Fee

Processing Time

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

Path to Citizenship

Eligibility Requirements

NationalityOpen to all nationalities
RenewableNoDependentsNoLocal WorkYesHealth InsuranceNot required
Employment types

Business Owner

Local income limit

Max 90% from local sources

Requirements Checklist

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity

Proof of sufficient income (bank statements, employment contract)

Health insurance covering the entire stay

Clean criminal background check

Completed application form with all required documents

Proof of accommodation in the country

Tax Information

Tax Regime:Other

Tax obligations vary by country and visa type. Most countries require visa holders to pay income tax on income earned within the country.

Some countries offer favorable tax regimes for remote workers and digital nomads, with reduced rates or tax exemptions for foreign-sourced income.

Consult a tax professional familiar with both your home country's laws and the host country's regulations.

Living in Kazakhstan

COL Index vs NYC

26.6

Monthly Cost (excl. rent)

$555

1BR Rent (City Center)

$498

Safety Index

54.8

Healthcare Index

60.7

Quality of Life Index

106.8

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Capital

Nur-Sultan

Population

18.8M

Official Languages

Kazakh, Russian

Avg Internet Speed

84 Mbps

Public Transit Quality

Good

With a budget covering rent and living costs, you'd need roughly $1,053/mo for a comfortable single-person lifestyle in Kazakhstan.See how far your money goes →

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Work Permissions

·Local employment: Permitted
·Permitted work types: Business Owner
·Local income limit: Max 90% of total income from local sources

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Research

    Verify all requirements for this visa type and country

  2. 2

    Gather documents

    Obtain all required documents (passport, financial statements, health insurance, etc.)

  3. 3

    Complete application

    Fill out the official application form

  4. 4

    Submit application

    Submit all documents to the appropriate consulate or online portal

  5. 5

    Pay fees

    Complete payment of application and visa fees

  6. 6

    Attend interview

    If required, attend any scheduled interviews

  7. 7

    Wait for decision

    Processing times vary from weeks to months

  8. 8

    Travel and activate

    Once approved, travel to the country and complete any activation requirements

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At a Glance

Renewable✗ No
Dependents✗ Not allowed
Leads to PR✗ No
Local Work✓ Permitted
Health InsuranceNot required
Admin Ease1.0/5

Last verified: June 8, 2026

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