Category: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan 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 […]
Read moreKazakhstan falls behind OECD countries three times in labor productivity
Kazakh Labor and Social Protection Minister Svetlana Zhakupova said Kazakhstan falls behind the OECD countries three times in labor productivity that led to a migration of labor resources from the agrarian sector to the services sector and trade, Kazinform News Agency reports. The minister said the Government carries out programs aimed at entrepreneurship development and […]
Read moreOver 14,000 migrants arrive in Kazakhstan in 1H24, majority from China and CIS
Kazakhstan has recorded a significant rise in migration from China and CIS countries during 1H24, according to Askarbek Yertayev, Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection. The country’s migration balance has remained positive since 2022. In total, more than 14,000 people arrived in Kazakhstan for permanent residence during the reporting period, while approximately 7,000 individuals […]
Read moreSouth Korea paves way for labor migrants from Kazakhstan
South Korea wants to include Kazakhstan in its Employment Permit System (EPS) to let Kazakhstanis legally work in the country, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan. «Following the negotiations, representatives of the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea confirmed their intention to include Kazakhstan in the […]
Read moreKazakhstan eyes agreements to protect migrant workers rights with some countries
Kazakhstan is looking to sign agreements with a number of countries regarding labor activities of its nationals, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports. In order to ensure the labor and social rights of migrant workers from Kazakhstan, the work is ongoing to conclude agreements with Turkiye, the UAE, the U.S., Great Britain, South Korea and Israel, […]
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