Latest / IMI Podcasts / Kazakhstan Launches US$300,000 Golden Visa Program
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- 0:00SPEAKER_00: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a new investor visa program on April 30th.
- 0:05SPEAKER_00: The Republic of Kazakhstan approved new rules for obtaining an investor visa to enhance the country's investment appeal and support long-term business partnerships.
- 0:15SPEAKER_00: Foreign nationals can now secure this golden visa by investing at least$300,000 in the charter capital of Kazakh companies or in local publicly traded securities.
- 0:26SPEAKER_00: Applications move through an electronic process, streamlining access for international investors.
- 0:32SPEAKER_00: The program includes the possibility of obtaining a residence permit in Kazakhstan, valid for up to 10 years.
- 0:38SPEAKER_00: Kazakhstan believes such visa programs have proven to be effective tools for attracting capital, technology, and business activity across Europe, the USA, the UAE, and Singapore.
- 0:50SPEAKER_00: The ministry emphasizes that issuing golden visas, quote, creates a favorable and predictable environment for foreign investors by providing legal guarantees and strengthening trust in Kazakhstan's investment climate.
- 1:02SPEAKER_00: End quote.
- 1:04SPEAKER_00: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this approach reflects Kazakhstan's strategic focus on openness, capital protection, and the development of sustainable international economic ties.
- 1:16SPEAKER_00: The measure follows similar initiatives in the region, as neighboring Uzbekistan has recently launched a new golden visa program that will officially start accepting applications on June 1st.
- 1:28SPEAKER_00: Kazakhstan's Golden Visa Regulation takes effect on May 10, 2025.
- 1:35SPEAKER_00: This episode first appeared as an article by Ahmad Abbas on IMIDaily.com.
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