Kazakhstan Launches US$300,000 Golden Visa Program

Central Asia on the rise? Kazakhstan follows neighboring Uzbekistan’s footsteps and launches a new golden visa program.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new investor visa program on April 30.

The Republic of Kazakhstan approved new rules for obtaining an investor visa to “enhance the country’s investment appeal and support long-term business partnerships.”

Foreign nationals can now secure this “golden visa” by investing at least US$300,000 in the charter capital of Kazakh companies or in local publicly traded securities. Applications move through an electronic process, streamlining access for international investors.

The program includes the possibility of obtaining a residence permit in Kazakhstan valid for up to 10 years.

Kazakhstan believes such visa programs “have proven to be effective tools for attracting capital, technology, and business activity” across Europe, the USA, the UAE, and Singapore.

The Ministry emphasizes that issuing golden visas “creates a favorable and predictable environment for foreign investors by providing legal guarantees and strengthening trust in Kazakhstan’s investment climate.”

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this approach reflects Kazakhstan’s “strategic focus on openness, capital protection, and the development of sustainable international economic ties.”

The measure follows similar initiatives in the region, as neighboring Uzbekistan has recently launched a new golden visa program that will officially start accepting applications on June 1.

Kazakhstan’s golden visa regulation takes effect on May 10, 2025.