Kazakhstan · Digital Nomad Visa

A B12-1 tourist visa (Neo Nomad Visa)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-21 · Our methodology

4.5/10 diff

Moderate

DADOS1-FIX 2026-07-11 (Claude): income_min_eur preenchido (era NULL) = 3000 USD / 1.143747 (wte_v2.exchange_rates, verif…

Min income

€2,623/mo

Processing

—

Path to PR

Job offer

Not required

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Direct answer

DADOS1-FIX 2026-07-11 (Claude): income_min_eur preenchido (era NULL) = 3000 USD / 1.143747 (wte_v2.exchange_rates, verified 2026-07-06), evidência já existente (egov.kz).

At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

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Min Income

€2,623/mo

Path to PR

Difficulty

4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Job Offer Required	No
Sponsorship Required	No
Health Insurance Required	Yes

Financial Requirements

Item	Amount
Minimum Income	€2,623/mo

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Almaty

Single (monthly)€15,567

Family (monthly)€43,730

Rent 1BR (center)€4,560

Groceries€1,072

Transport pass€68

Astana

Single (monthly)€13,224

Family (monthly)€37,802

Rent 1BR (center)€3,990

Groceries€1,072

Transport pass€68

Shymkent

Single (monthly)€9,120

Family (monthly)€14,820

Rent 1BR (center)€2,280

Groceries€1,072

Transport pass€68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A B12-1 tourist visa (Neo Nomad Visa)?

DADOS1-FIX 2026-07-11 (Claude): income_min_eur preenchido (era NULL) = 3000 USD / 1.143747 (wte_v2.exchange_rates, verified 2026-07-06), evidência já existente (egov.kz).

What are the financial requirements for the A B12-1 tourist visa (Neo Nomad Visa)?

Applicants need minimum income of €2,623/mo. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the A B12-1 tourist visa (Neo Nomad Visa) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Kazakhstan?

Yes. Kazakhstan offers 2 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Kazakhstan country page.

What is the cost of living in Kazakhstan?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Almaty: €15,567/mo; Astana: €13,224/mo; Shymkent: €9,120/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

egov.kz

Data last verified: 2026-06-21 · See our methodology

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