ALMATY – Kazakhstan is reshaping its migration policy around attracting the people its economy needs while strengthening digital oversight of migration flows. As the government advances its Migration Policy Concept through 2030 and proposes an electronic entry permit for foreign nationals that is expected to be implemented gradually between August and December 2026, officials say the objective is no longer simply regulating migration, but using it to address labor shortages, support regional development and strengthen the country’s human capital.
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From controlling migration to managing human capital
The updated migration concept focuses on balancing several objectives at once: supplying the economy with qualified workers, protecting the domestic labor market and creating more favorable conditions for…
