Category: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau eliminate visa requirements for diplomatic and service passport holders
Kazakhstan and Guinea-Bissau have signed an agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirements, Trend reports. The agreement was signed during talks in an expanded format, involving official delegations from both countries, led by the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló. During the talks, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev […]
Read moreKazakhstan Faces Doubling of Construction Industry Labor Shortage by 2030
Kazakhstan’s construction sector is grappling with a significant labor shortage, with approximately 111,000 positions currently unfilled. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov warned at a recent government meeting that this figure is expected to double by 2030, forecasting a deficit of over 200,000 skilled workers in the industry. Bektenov highlighted that the most affected roles include plasterers, […]
Read moreUzbekistan and Kazakhstan discussed cooperation in employment sector
Ra’no Turdieva, Deputy Minister of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan, met with Askar Biakhmetov, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation between the two ministries in the areas of employment, professional training, and labor inspections. As a result of the meeting, the parties […]
Read moreTraining of IT specialists, export of information technologies, AI training: Government considers IT industry development issues
Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiyev at the Government session reported on the ongoing work on the development of the IT-industry, primeminister.kz reports. In particular, he reported that in 2024 the IT-industry of Kazakhstan continued its dynamic growth. The number of IT-companies reached 18 683. Growth of 16% over the last three […]
Read moreKazakhstan employs over 804,000 people in 2024
Year to date, over 804,000 people found employment in Kazakhstan, including 200,000 young individuals, according to a report presented to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev by Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Svetlana Zhakupova. During their meeting, the Minister outlined key developments and strategies aimed at improving the country’s social and labor policies. These […]
Read moreKazakhstan Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Attract Skilled Foreign Workers
Kazakhstan has introduced its new Neo Nomad visa, joining a growing number of countries welcoming remote workers from around the world. This visa, launched under the directive of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, seeks to position Kazakhstan as a top destination for digital nomads, offering a blend of cultural immersion, adventure, and productivity. The Neo Nomad Visa […]
Read moreNew Pre-Departure Orientation Information Centre Launched at Kazakhstan’s Labour Mobility Centre in Turkistan
On 4 November, a new pre-departure orientation (PDO) information centre opened its doors at the Labour Mobility Centre (LMC) in Turkistan, a city of over 200,000 people. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour, Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan and IOM Kazakhstan, this centre seeks to improve the experiences of local citizens […]
Read moreKazakhstan 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 […]
Read moreConstruction, agriculture lead sectors employing foreign labor in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has employed 13,707 foreign nationals under local work permits as of October 1, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports citing the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population. The number is made up of 548 executives, 2,503 leaders of structural divisions, 4,874 specialists, and 861 skilled workers. Furthermore, 1,586 foreign nationals are employed in […]
Read morePopulation in northern regions of Kazakhstan may shrink by 20-25% by 2050, expert
The Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University held an international conference themed Demographic trends in Kazakhstan and northern regions: modern challenges and development prospects. It spotlighted the reduction of population in the country’s north that aroused concern among experts, Kazinform News Agency reports. Senator Bekbol Orynbassarov said human migration is driven by insufficient development of infrastructure and […]
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