Kazakhstan Golden Visa

The Kazakhstan Golden Visa grants foreign investors a renewable 10-year residence permit in exchange for a minimum investment of US$300,000 in local businesses or publicly traded securities. This program allows investors and their families to live, work, and study in Kazakhstan.

The program also provides a pathway to citizenship through naturalization for those who fulfill the residency and legal requirements.

To qualify for the Kazakhstan Golden Visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Make a qualifying investment:

Applicants must invest a minimum of US$300,000 in either the charter capital of Kazakh companies or in publicly traded securities listed locally.

Submit an electronic application:

Applications for the investor visa must be submitted electronically using the streamlined process established by Kazakhstan to simplify access for international investors.

Comply with legal and business regulations:

Kazakhstan provides a predictable and favorable environment for foreign investors, offering legal guarantees and ensuring capital protection to build trust in the country’s investment climate.

• Path to citizenship
• High safety
• Low cost of living
• Enhanced access to large economies
• Short processing time

Kazakhstan offers an indirect path to citizenship for investors through its Golden Visa program, as follows:

Initial Investment and Residency

A qualifying investment grants investors a 10-year residence permit, allowing them and their families to live, work, and study in Kazakhstan.

Permanent Residency

After two years of holding the residence permit, investors can apply for permanent residency, a prerequisite for citizenship, by maintaining compliance with investment and residency regulations.

Residency Requirements for Citizenship

• Investors must reside in Kazakhstan for five consecutive years as permanent residents.

• Physical presence for at least 183 days per year is required to ensure integration into Kazakh society.

Naturalization Process

• Pass a language, history, and constitution exam with a minimum score of 60%.

• Provide proof of financial self-sufficiency.

• Renounce previous citizenship, as dual citizenship is prohibited.

• Undergo a background check to confirm no criminal record or legal violations.

• Citizenship is granted at the discretion of the government, typically through a Presidential decree.

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Applications for this program may be directed to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Legislation upon which this program is based Law No. 477-IV on Migration of Population.