Kazakhstan introduced a visa for modern nomads

Neo Nomad is aimed at foreigners who combine work and leisure
New Neo Nomad visa for “modern nomads” introduced in Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic announced.

“By order of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kasim-Jomart Tokaev, a new type of Neo Nomad visa has been introduced. This visa is intended for the so-called modern nomads – foreign tourists who combine work and rest, travel and remote work. The new visa regime takes into account the international experience of more than 50 countries that have successfully implemented similar programs after the coronavirus pandemic, the announcement said. It is noted that foreign tourists will be able to stay in Kazakhstan for up to one year while maintaining employment in foreign companies.

According to the department, to get a Neo Nomad, a foreign national must prove a stable income of at least 3000 USD outside of Kazakhstan. You will also need medical insurance and a police clearance. The visa targets tourists working remotely in a variety of fields, from programming, marketing and finance to consulting, design and e-commerce, the ministry said.

The Ministry of Tourism expects the economic effect of the introduction of the visa regime to exceed 3 billion tenge (6.8 million USD) annually.

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