Kazakhstan Launches New “Golden Visa” Programme to Attract Global Talent and Investment
Kazakhstan is overhauling its migration policy as part of a broader effort to attract foreign investment, highly skilled professionals and global talent, following a new decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
The reforms mark a shift away from Kazakhstan’s traditional permit-and-quota migration system toward a more flexible, incentive-based model designed to support technological development, economic growth and international competitiveness.
Under the decree, the government has been instructed to complete the reforms by the end of 2026, with the aim of positioning Kazakhstan as a regional hub for investment and human capital.
A central element of the reform package is the introduction of a new “Golden Visa” programme aimed at foreign investors and highly in demand spec...
