Spain vs Kazakhstan - Digital Nomad Visa Comparison

Non-Lucrative Visa (Spain)

Digital Nomad Residency (B9-1) (Kazakhstan)

Spain Kazakhstan
Income Requirement ¤27,000.00 (annually) ¤0.00 ()
Duration 12 months 120 months
Processing Time 60 days 45 days
Pros EU residency; vibrant lifestyle 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.
Cons Annual renewal; high income requirement 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.

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