Kazakhstan attracts IT specialists with new scheme
Kazakhstan has introduced a new scheme to attract technological expertise from abroad. Through the "Digital Nomad Residency" program, IT specialists are given the opportunity to live and work permanently in the country. This is part of the country's strategy to build a stronger digital sector.
Figures from August 2026 show that the scheme has already had an effect. A total of 262 foreign IT specialists have been granted residence permits under this program. Of these, 250 people have been granted permanent status, while 12 others have had their applications approved through other parts of the scheme.
For many IT workers, such programs can be attractive because they provide a simplified path to a residence permit in a new country. Kazakhstan hopes that the influx of experts will contribute to innovation and economic growth in their own technology industry.
Although the scheme is aimed at an international audience, many countries around the world are monitoring how such digital nomad visas affect the labor market. There is a growing global trend of nations competing to attract highly educated workers who can perform their jobs from anywhere in the world.
It remains to be seen how this development will affect the global IT market moving forward. For those seeking new opportunities, Kazakhstan now provides a concrete alternative for those who wish to combine a career with a life abroad.