Category: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s IT Market: Post-Pandemic Growth, Skills Gap, and 17 Resumes per Vacancy
Kazakhstan’s IT labor market is expanding rapidly but facing growing mismatches between available skills and employer demand, according to new research by Ranking.kz. Fast Growth Beyond Statistics The number of specialists in “computer programming, consulting, and related services” has more than tripled in recent years, according to the Bureau of National Statistics. The sharpest increase […]
Read moreKazakhstan and Qatar agree on regulating labor migration
The Kazakh Majilis ratified an intergovernmental Kazakhstan-Qatar Agreement on the regulation of employment of Kazakh workers in Qatar, Kazinform News Agency reports. Labor and Social Protection Minister Svetlana Zhakupova said the agreement was signed on February 14, 2024, during the Kazakh President’s visit to Qatar. It is purposed to ensure legal and social protection of […]
Read moreKazakhstan Recognizes Course Certificates as Equivalent to University Diplomas
Kazakhstan’s National Council for Professional Qualifications, in collaboration with industry experts, has approved a new National Qualifications Framework (NQF) that officially recognizes certificates from professional and advanced training courses as valid proof of education for employment purposes. Previously, only diplomas from universities, colleges, and technical schools were accepted. According to the Ministry of Labor and […]
Read moreKazakhstan Ratifies Employment Agreement With Qatar To Protect Labor Rights
The Mazhilis of Kazakhstan (the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan) ratified the intergovernmental Kazakhstan-Qatar Agreement on the regulation of employment of workers from Kazakhstan in Qatar, concluded on February 14, 2024, in Doha, Trend reports via the Mazhilis press service. The document grants citizens of Kazakhstan the opportunity to officially work in Qatar […]
Read moreIOM Kazakhstan Launches Campaign to Promote Safe Labor Migration
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with Workforce Development Center and Kazpost, has launched the Ashyq Álem (Open World in Kazakh) campaign to help migrant workers from Kazakhstan and Central Asia prepare for safe and informed employment abroad. Running from Sept. 4 to Jan. 31, 2026, the initiative focuses on financial literacy, pre-departure […]
Read moreNow Armenian citizens can stay in Kazakhstan beyond 90 days without visa
Armenian citizens will no longer need a visa to stay in Kazakhstan for more than 90 days—they will be able to obtain a temporary residence permit, Caliber.Az reports, citing the official Telegram channel of Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis. The 90-day limit for Kazakh and Armenian citizens staying in each other’s country remains unchanged. Visitors can stay up […]
Read moreForeign Workforce in Kazakhstan Reaches 14,000 as Quotas Expand
Kazakhstan has expanded the quota for attracting foreign specialists to 19,400 positions starting Aug. 2025, which represents 0.25% of the workforce, after the list of eligible seasonal professions was expanded. As of Aug. 1, 14,130 foreign citizens are officially employed in Kazakhstan under work permits issued by local executive authorities, the Ministry of Labor and […]
Read moreKazakhstan to Freeze Minimum Wage in 2026 Despite Earlier Promises
Kazakhstan will maintain its current minimum wage of 85,000 KZT per month (approximately $157) in 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin confirmed at a recent press conference. This announcement contradicts earlier statements made in June by Minister of Labor and Social Protection Svetlana Zhakupova, who indicated that the government intended […]
Read moreKazakhstan’s inclusion in S. Korea’s Employment Permit System discussed in Astana
The press service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population stated the meeting discussed further steps towards Kazakhstan’s inclusion in South Korea’s Employment Permit System (EPS). Yertayev briefed Cho Tae-ick about measures Kazakhstan takes to ensure legal, safe and managed employment of Kazakhstani nationals in South Korea. The sides agreed to enhance […]
Read moreKazakhstan’s Unemployment Rate Hits 4.6%, While Structural Pressures Remain
Kazakhstan’s unemployment rate hit 4.6% as of 2024, Vice Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Askar Biakhmetov said at a July 29 government meeting. He noted that the main contribution to employment growth was made by employed workers, whose number reached 7.1 million, while the number of self-employed was 2.1 million. Biakhmetov […]
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