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Moving to Kazakhstan? Kazakhstan Introduces Kazakh Language Test Requirement

By Dana Omirgazy on 14 September 2026

ASTANA – People seeking kandas (ethnic Kazakhs returning to their historical homeland) status or permanent residence in Kazakhstan must take an online KAZTEST as part of a new pilot system assessing applicants’ potential for integration and permanent residence. The pilot project came into effect on Feb. 16, introducing a...