Unemployment Benefit Duration in Kazakhstan Changes From 2027

From 1 January 2027, a new procedure for assigning social payments to people who lose their jobs takes effect in Kazakhstan. The length of the payment will depend on how many months social contributions were made for the person. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population approved the changes by order No. 398 of 9 October 2026, Egemen.kz reports.

Employers pay social contributions for employees, and the funds go to the State Social Insurance Fund. If a person loses their job, the payment is made from this fund. Under the new rule, if contributions were made for 6 to 12 months, the payment is assigned for one month. For 12 to 24 months, it is paid for two months. For 24 months or more, the payment period is three months.

The payment amount must not exceed 45% of seven minimum wages. The calculation uses the minimum wage in effect on the date the right to the payment arises. The payment is assigned from that date, and vocational training is not taken into account. An unemployed person who attends training courses will continue to receive the payment.