Category: Kazakhstan
Over 10,000 ethnic Kazakhs return to Kazakhstan in 7M2024
10,134 ethnic Kazakhs have returned to Kazakhstan and received the status of kandas as of August 1, 2024, Kazinform News Agency reports. According to the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, 47.5% of the ethnic immigrants came from China. 37% arrived from Uzbekistan, 5.8% are from Turkmenistan, 5.2% from Mongolia, 3.2% from Russia and 1.3% […]
Read moreCauses and Consequences of Kazakhstan’s Brain Drain
Kazakhstani leaders understand the problem, but efforts to date have not achieved significant success. In recent years, the problem of brain drain has become a subject of great debate in Kazakhstan. The country has experienced a trend of negative external migration over the past decade. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, as reported by […]
Read moreKazakhstan’s Youth: Navigating Future Employment Challenges
Young people face many challenges in the global labor market, and Kazakhstan is no exception. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are 73 million unemployed young people worldwide, with one in five not engaged in either employment or education. Young people are particularly vulnerable in the labor market, especially during economic instability. After […]
Read moreKazakhstan to Start Accepting 2025 Foreign Worker Quota Applications Starting August 1
Starting August 1, 2024, the Department of Employment and Social Programs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK) will begin accepting applications to establish a quota for recruiting foreign labour force (FLF) for 2025. Applications for the quota are accepted until September 27, 2024. Such applications must include the number of foreign workers invited, especially the […]
Read moreKazakhstan and Austria: ways to simplify the visa regime and consular cooperation
Comprehensive Cooperation with Austria in Focus of Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister’s Visit to Vienna During his visit to Vienna, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Bakayev met with Secretary General of the Austrian Foreign Ministry Nikolaus Marschik, DKnews.kz reports. The interlocutors discussed the prospects for the development of Kazakh-Austrian relations, in particular […]
Read moreKazakh Citizens Can Stay in Thailand Up to 60 Days Visa-Free
The Tourism Authority of Thailand included Kazakhstan among countries now eligible for more extended visa-free stays in Thailand. Under the updated rules, Kazakh citizens and nationals of 92 other countries and territories can enjoy visa-free travel to Thailand for up to 60 days, up from the previous 30-day limit. This stay can be extended by […]
Read moreOver 14,000 foreigners work in Kazakhstan
As of June 1, 2024, some 13,937 foreign nationals hold work permits by local executive bodies allowing them to legally work in Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh Labor and Special Protection Ministry’s press service. Currently, there are 1,789 employers attracting foreign labor in Kazakhstan. Over 443,400 Kazakh citizens that is 99.2% of the […]
Read moreA Million New Jobs on the Horizon in Kazakhstan
At a meeting on sustainable employment on June 25, Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov tasked his government to create employment for around a million citizens this year. Referencing the initiative, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Svetlana Zhakupova reported that in 2024, the government plans to ensure employment for 948 thousand Kazakhstan […]
Read moreKazakhstan’s Growing Working-Age Population Unlocks Economic Gains
The demographic landscape of Kazakhstan is evolving, impacting nearly all societal support systems. These changes affect the labor and consumer markets, as well as the education, healthcare, and pension systems, among others. Growth of the working-age population One of the fundamental trends is the transformation of the gender and age structure, characterized by several features. […]
Read moreMore than 350 judicial seats are vacant in Kazakhstan
More than 350 judicial seats are vacant in Kazakhstan, said Denis Shipp, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council of Kazakhstan. “Today there are more than 350 vacant positions for judges throughout the country. We believe that the proposed changes will help fill these vacancies,” Shipp said, answering questions during the discussion of the draft law […]
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