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Kazakhstan: simplified procedure for obtaining permit for permanent stay based on profession
We would like to inform you that the list of in-demand professions that will allow a foreign national to apply for a Permit for permanent stay (PPS) in a simplified manner was approved by the Order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 49 dated February 20, 2023.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan mutually increase allowed registration-free term of stay
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have increased the allowed periods of stay without registration for each other's citizens from 5 to 30 calendar days. The corresponding amendments were made to the "Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the conditions of mutual travel of citizens" dated July 7, 2000.
Kazakhstan: visa-free visitors may not stay in country over 90 days in 180 days
We inform you that the Kazakh authorities have amended the rules of entry and stay in Kazakhstan: visa-free nationals, including those from the EAEU countries, will no longer be able to re-enter Kazakhstan to extend the allowed period of stay (a practice often referred to as “visa run”) without minding the limit of cumulative stay. These changes will come into force on 27 January 2023.
Armenia: authorities to consider issue of residence permits to freelancers
Please be informed that Armenian authorities are considering changes to the legislation proposed by the Ministry of Economy, which promote residence permits for foreigners who are not locally employed in Armenia. The discussion of this proposal is underway.