Kazakhstan vs Portugal - Digital Nomad Visa Comparison

Digital Nomad Residency (B9-1) (Kazakhstan)

D7 Visa (Portugal)

Kazakhstan Portugal
Income Requirement ¤0.00 () ¤10,000.00 (annually)
Duration 120 months 24 months
Processing Time 45 days 90 days
Pros No income or savings verification required; most of the process is completed remotely via Astana Hub and e-government portal; long 10-year validity; simplifies standard residency proof-of-funds requirement (normally 5M+ KZT) for qualifying IT specialists. Stable country; EU access; family-friendly
Cons Limited to advanced IT specialists who must prove expertise; requires property purchase or rental in Kazakhstan; final biometrics/medical steps require an in-person visit; dependents are not covered. Bureaucracy; proof of income required

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