News about migration
Working in South Korea: how much Kazakhstanis could earn
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is continuing negotiations with South Korea on joining the Employment Permit System (EPS), a legal employment system
30 April 10:58
18 foreigners tried to cross the border in a truck trailer
Tengrinews.kz – In March, the Border Service of the National Security Committee carried out a number of operations to combat illegal migration,
26 March 18:42
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry comments on reports of mass deportation of Russians
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerzhan Ashykbayev commented on reports of the mass deportation of Russians
12 March 08:28
Kazakhstan agrees with Austria on the return of illegal migrants
Tengrinews.kz – The Mazhilis has ratified an agreement between Kazakhstan and Austria on readmission and the transit of individuals with illegal
25 February 19:00
Migrants transported by snowmobiles: Interior Ministry conducts large-scale special operation
Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan has reported on a series of special operations carried out in several regions
28 January 19:07
Tokayev instructs the government and NSC on migration issues
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting at the Prosecutor General’s Office, where he emphasized the importance of full
26 January 18:02
Russia plans to tighten entry rules
Tengrinews.kz – Russia is preparing to tighten the rules for the entry and stay of foreign nationals. Three bills at once have been submitted
22 January 09:13
Russia updates entry rules: what Kazakh travelers need to know
Tengrinews.kz – Russia has introduced updated border-entry requirements for foreigners and stateless persons starting 1 December, with new procedures
01 December 2025 17:38
Kazakhstanis reminded of new stay rules in Russia
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s citizens have been reminded about updated migration rules now in force in Russia since January 1, 2025.
17 October 2025 19:41
11,000 Kazakhstanis are working illegally in South Korea - they must leave the country
Tengrinews.kz – Around 11,000 citizens of Kazakhstan are currently in South Korea illegally. They are being advised to leave the country voluntarily
09 October 2025 13:09
Kazakhstanis face mass restrictions in Russia: MP highlights serious issue
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh companies engaged in international road transport are increasingly facing restrictions imposed by Russia. New visa rules
06 October 2025 17:08
Kazakhstani man robs restaurant in South Korea to return home
Tengrinews.kz – A 20-year-old Kazakhstani man robbed a restaurant in South Korea in order to raise enough money to fly back to Kazakhstan, but
02 October 2025 20:23
Illegal migrants entered Kazakhstan for 500,000 tenge per person
Tengrinews.kz – A major illegal migration channel has been shut down by police in Turkestan Region, where foreigners could enter Kazakhstan
18 September 2025 14:26
Kazakhstan to appoint police attache in South Korea to monitor its citizens
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan will appoint a police attaché in South Korea to oversee the conduct of its citizens abroad, including monitoring
09 September 2025 16:59
Kazakhstan to welcome talented foreigners “regardless of nationality”
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced that Kazakhstan will open its doors to talented foreign specialists, stressing
09 September 2025 15:46
“Large number came not to study”: Kazakhstan tightens student visa issuance
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is tightening its student visa regulations, and the reasons behind this decision were explained by Minister of Science
04 September 2025 12:09
Kazakhstan plans tougher penalties for violating migration rules
Tengrinews.kz – The Kazakh government is considering stricter administrative penalties for violations of migration laws, according to Prime
22 July 2025 15:49
Criminal scheme uncovered at a university in Astana
Tengrinews.kz - Police uncovered a criminal scheme to legalize foreigners at one of Astana’s educational institutions. Two university employees
03 July 2025 16:38
Security Council meeting: Tokayev orders to prevent illegal migration
Tengrinews.kz - A regular meeting of the Security Council, chaired by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, took place, citing Akorda.
02 July 2025 19:04
Citizens of these countries most often move to Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – According to the Bureau of National Statistics, about five thousand foreigners received residence permits in Kazakhstan in the
05 June 2025 11:03
