Published: 11.06.2026
Foreign nationals and stateless persons arriving in Alatau to work may enter either visa-free or with a visa. Visas and temporary residence permits may be issued, restored, shortened or extended at the request of Alatau residents or the city administration; lawful residents may extend them without leaving Kazakhstan.
According to the source, Alatau is establishing a separate migration regime in which visa and temporary residence procedures can be initiated by an Alatau resident or the city administration. For people relocating there, this may make extensions easier because lawfully present foreigners can extend visas or temporary residence permits without leaving Kazakhstan. The measure primarily concerns foreign workers and consultants connected with Alatau residents or city authorities. Anyone planning to work in Alatau should take this regime into account when choosing an employer and preparing documents; its practical relevance for other newcomers is limited.