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Kazakhstan — services for living and doing business

Five immigration statuses for the CIS and access to the EAEU market

Population:
20m
Capital:
Astana
Currency:
Tenge (KZT)
Time zone:
UTC+5
Passport by naturalisation:
from 5 years
Languages:
Kazakh, Russian
Kazakhstan on the map

About the country

Kazakhstan is a base for trade inside the EAEU: an LLP on the simplified regime pays 3% of turnover, and freelancers work as sole traders. Russian-speaking environment; registering a business takes one to two weeks.

Worth knowing

  • !Dual citizenship is not allowed
  • !More bureaucracy than Georgia
  • !Most procedures require you to be there in person

Kazakhstan: scores by area

6.1/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)7/10
Cost of living8/10
Safety6/10
Passport strength4/10
Infrastructure7/10
Business prospects7/10
Investment appeal5/10
Healthcare6/10
Environment5/10

Common questions

How can I move to Kazakhstan?
The catalogue covers these routes: kazakhstan immigration statuses, citizenship by naturalisation, visas. The reference section describes 12 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
How do I start a business in Kazakhstan?
The catalogue has 2 options in this area: company formation. A licensed local expert handles the paperwork and files with the register. The steps, the timeline and the tax regime for what you do are covered on a free consultation.
What services can I arrange in Kazakhstan?
16 options across 7 areas: company formation, kazakhstan immigration statuses, citizenship by naturalisation, visas, crypto exchange, obtaining and legalising documents, obtaining documents, health insurance and 4 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in Kazakhstan be arranged remotely, without flying in?
Partly: 4 of 16 options are handled remotely, the rest need you there in person (usually biometrics or a signature at the bank). The format (“Remotely” / “In person”) is on each service card, visible before you send a request.
How long does it take in Kazakhstan?
It depends on the service: the fastest take from 5 days, the longest (citizenship, investment programmes) up to 12 months. The exact timeline is on each service card - that's the expert's working time, excluding queues at government bodies.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free on 11 of 16 options and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Kazakhstan?
The standard naturalisation route in Kazakhstan takes from 5 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). Faster routes: Marriage to a citizen — 3 years; ethnic Kazakhs (qandas) — a simplified procedure with no residence requirement. This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.

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