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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Astana, January 8 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan will begin a phased implementation of new migration regulation mechanisms in January 2026, as part of the Migration Policy Concept until 2030. This was reported on Thursday by the Kazinform news agency, citing Aida Balayeva, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
According to her, the updated migration policy aims to create a more transparent, manageable, and citizen-focused migration regulation system. The key principle remains the balance between economic needs, societal interests, and national security.
As the minister noted, foreign labor will be recruited exclusively in those sectors and regions where there is an objective labor shortage. Migration flows will be determined based on the actual needs of specific industries, regions, and projects.
Starting in January 2026, a scoring model will be introduced for the preliminary screening of foreign citizens, including ethnic Kazakhs, applying for permanent residence. The model includes a language test, a digital questionnaire, interdepartmental checks, and a final interview.
A separate procedure has been maintained for ethnic Kazakhs who rely on state support. To receive assistance, they must obtain kandas (special legal status) status and resettle in labor-deficit regions of the country, signing a five-year social contract. In the event of early departure from the region, the state support received will be refunded. However, permanent residency remains possible on a general basis, without participating in state support programs.
A. Balayeva emphasized that the new migration policy will be implemented in stages, taking into account feedback from society, businesses, and the regions. Priority will be given to law-abiding migrants, and the introduction of digital tools will minimize illegal schemes and fictitious documents.
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