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title: "Kazakhstan for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/kazakhstan
description: "Kazakhstan for remote workers: 3 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Shymkent (55/100). Kazakhstan has a d…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Kazakhstan for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)

Kazakhstan has 3 cities in the dataset. Shymkent scores highest under balanced weights at 55/100. Kazakhstan has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Neo Nomad visa (B12-1).

## Cities in Kazakhstan, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Shymkent | 55 | — | 4.5 | Turkistan mausoleum day trip; Bazaars and shashlik | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/shymkent |
| 2 | Almaty | 53 | — | 6.6 | Tian Shan mountains; Skiing at Shymbulak | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/almaty |
| 3 | Astana | 47 | — | 7.3 | Futuristic skyline; Visa-free for many | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/astana |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 2.55 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2022 |
| Political stability | 62th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 83/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 70.3 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.837 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 30 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 30 days visa-free |
| UK | 30 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. Long stay: dedicated nomad visa in the [Kazakhstan visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/kazakhstan).

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/almaty-vs-shymkent
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/astana-vs-shymkent
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/almaty-vs-astana

## FAQ

### Is Kazakhstan good for digital nomads?

Shymkent scores 55/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 777 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Kazakhstan's 3 cities average 51.3/100. Strongest factors in Shymkent: air quality and healthcare; weakest: internet.

### What is the cheapest city in Kazakhstan for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Kazakhstan yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Kazakhstan have a digital nomad visa?

Yes: the Neo Nomad visa (B12-1). Minimum income $3,000/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Kazakhstan visa guide.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Kazakhstan without a visa?

US passport: 30 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 30 days visa-free. UK passport: 30 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Kazakhstan has the fastest internet?

Astana, with a measured median download of 7.3 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan records 2.55 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2022) and sits at the 62th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/kazakhstan