Business & investor visas
Kazakhstani Digital Nomad Visa (Category B9-1)
For remote IT and technology professionals working for foreign employers while living in Kazakhstan.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Category code (B9-1), up-to-1-year validity and income requirements come from a Royal Thai Embassy Astana summary of egov.kz and secondary reporting; confirm the code, validity and any income threshold on egov.kz/vmp.gov.kz (no income figure is asserted here).
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Kazakhstan government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Category B9-1 (Digital Nomad) visa
- Route type
- Remote-work visa (income from abroad)
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
- Per classification summary; verify
- Key requirement
- Stable foreign income and proof of remote IT/tech work
Who it is for
- Highly qualified IT and technology professionals
- People working remotely for foreign employers or running an international digital business
- Applicants who do not intend to enter the local labour market
Requirements
- Proof of stable and sufficient foreign income
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Evidence of remote employment or freelance activity
How to apply
- Prepare evidence of income and remote work
- Apply through the official channels for the B9-1 category
- Confirm current income thresholds and document requirements before applying
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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