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Altyn Visa — a Kazakhstan residence permit for investors
Invest from $300,000 and get a residence permit of up to 10 years for yourself and your family. No mandatory residence in the country.
Updated: October 2026
BENEFITS
What Altyn Visa gives you
Long-term status
A residence permit of up to 10 years. You are not required to live in Kazakhstan permanently.
Business and work
The right to conduct entrepreneurial, employment and professional activity in Kazakhstan.
Equal access to services
Government and financial services on par with citizens of Kazakhstan.
Tax advantages
Tax benefits under Kazakhstan law and access to special regimes, including AIFC investment tax residency.
Digital resident ID
A single digital document for access to government, financial and digital services.
FAMILY
Family
A spouse and minor children receive a residence permit for the whole term of your status.
- Right to work
- Government, education and financial services on par with citizens of Kazakhstan
COMPARISON
Why Kazakhstan
The entry threshold is lower than in most programs with a comparable status term.
| Country | Minimum investment | Status term |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan — Altyn Visa | $300,000 | up to 10 years |
| UAE — Golden Visa | AED 2 million (~$545,000) | 10 years |
| Thailand — LTR | $500,000 in the country + $1 million in assets | 10 years |
| Saudi Arabia — Premium Residency | SAR 7 million (~$1.87 million) | permanent |
| Greece — Golden Visa | from €250,000 to €800,000 | 5 years, renewable |
Data for other countries is as of October 2026; terms may change.
PROCESS
How it will work
Investment — an investment from $300,000 in the economy of Kazakhstan.
Application — filing the documents for the status.
Status — a residence permit for you and your family members.
The specific forms of investment, the list of documents and the filing procedure will be defined once the law is adopted.
ALSO
Also for specialists
Besides investors, the draft law provides for a status for members of boards of directors, highly qualified specialists and digital talents. The criteria for these categories will be defined once the law is adopted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about Altyn Visa
Is Altyn Visa already in force?
How much do I need to invest?
Do I need to live in Kazakhstan permanently?
Which family members can get a residence permit?
Can I do business and work?
How does Altyn Visa differ from Digital Nomad Visa and Digital Nomad Residency?
Altyn Visa is at the draft-law stage. Terms may change once the law is adopted. Trusted Kazakhstan advises on obtaining the status and is not a government body.