Published: 22.05.2026
Kazakhstan is tightening the criteria for obtaining permanent residence, including a year of continuous employment or business activity, proof of income for each family member, and compliance with regional-resettlement requirements. Certain migration, public-order and residence violations, as well as failure to meet immigration-potential criteria, may also lead to refusal.
According to the source, permanent-residence applicants will need to demonstrate a more established connection to Kazakhstan through a year of employment or business activity, income for each family member and compliance with regional-resettlement requirements. For people relocating, this means more documentation and closer scrutiny of finances, actual residence, registered address and administrative history. The change is most important for foreigners planning to apply for permanent residence, especially workers and families. Applicants should review these criteria before filing because failure to meet one of them may affect the outcome.