Kazakhstan in November: maslikhat elections on 29 November and QazETA permits

Several significant changes will take effect in Kazakhstan in November. On 29 November, early elections will be held at all levels of local government, with 3,447 deputies elected to 228 maslikhats for five-year terms by direct vote. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the early vote on 24 September and, on 12 October, signed a decree terminating the powers of maslikhats at all levels ahead of schedule.

From 3 November, the second stage of the Umai women's mortgage programme begins, and women can apply through Otbasy Bank branches or online. Tax declarations are due by 16 November, with payments due on 20 and 25 November. From 1 November, companies with tax debts above 45 AEK (194,625 tenge in 2026) that have not repaid them for four months will not be allowed to change their director or legal address.

From 1 November, the QazETA electronic permit system will be introduced in stages for visa-free foreign citizens, first at Aktau airport and several border crossings. The permit will become mandatory from 1 July 2027. On 1 November, OPEC+ countries will also meet, and Kazakhstan's oil output will stay at the level set for September 2026, as agreed earlier.