Category: Kazakhstan
IOM 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 […]
Read moreKazakhstan Deports 10,000 Foreigners Amid Crackdown on Migration Violations
Nearly 10,000 foreign citizens have been deported from Kazakhstan since the beginning of 2025, according to First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Baurzhan Alenov. The announcement was made during a recent government meeting addressing migration trends and enforcement measures. Alenov noted a consistent rise in the number of foreign arrivals to the country. In the […]
Read moreKazakhstan improving quality of life – Global Banking & Finance Review
A Measured Shift in Socio-Economic Indicators Kazakhstan, traditionally known for its resource wealth, is increasingly recognized for its efforts to improve living standards, El.kz cites globalbankingandfinance. According to official statistics, as of 2024, the national poverty rate has declined to 5%, down from 46.7% in 2001. During the same period, real wages increased by 21%, […]
Read moreKazakhstan’s Social Spending Strategy: Reducing Poverty through Employment and Structural Reform
A Measured Shift in Socio-Economic Indicators Kazakhstan, traditionally known for its resource wealth, is increasingly recognized for its efforts to improve living standards. According to official statistics, as of 2024, the national poverty rate has declined to 5%, down from 46.7% in 2001. During the same period, real wages increased by 21%, reflecting a multidimensional […]
Read moreKazakhstan’s service sector reports increase in activity
The headline Freedom Holding Corp. PMI® Business Activity Index signaled a sixth consecutive monthly rise in output across the Kazakh service sector in June. Moreover, at 55.1, up from 54.3 in May, the index rose for a fourth straight month and indicated a steep rise in activity — the highest recorded in the series’ history, […]
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