Kazakhstan Digital Nomad and Residence Permit Updates in 2025: Opportunities and New Requirements
July 24, 2025 | 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM GMT
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Join us for a practical webinar dedicated to the latest updates and new requirements for obtaining a residence permit in Kazakhstan in 2025. We’ll also introduce the newly launched Digital Nomad Residency program — who qualifies, how to apply, and what benefits it offers.
What to Expect:
- Legal overview
- Financial and legal aspects: rights and responsibilities of residence permit holders (employment, healthcare, real estate)
- Step-by-step process: application stages, timelines, and common reasons for rejection Digital Nomad Residency: eligibility, application process, key advantages
- Q&A
Who Should Attend:
- Foreign nationals planning long-term stay in Kazakhstan
- Company executives and HR professionals managing foreign staff
- Investors and entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in Kazakhstan
- IT specialists, freelancers, and members of AIFC and Astana Hub companies
Moderator
Nompumelelo Mdletshe, Manager, Fragomen
Speakers
Ulzhan Kokybassova, Senior Project Manager , Astana Hub
Daniel Heymann, Consultant, Fragomen
Anel Zhunussova, Senior Consultant, WPK
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