Employment
Under Article 97 of the EAEU Treaty, no work permit is needed. The employer signs an employment contract, notifies the authorities of the employee's arrival and arranges an RVP for the contract term.
RURussian citizens
Work, Business and Relocation to Kazakhstan for Russian Citizens
As EAEU citizens, Russian nationals enter Kazakhstan without a visa and work without a permit to hire foreign labor. An employment contract, an arrival notification and an RVP are still required. We take care of the paperwork.
Visa-freeup to 90 days in 180; with an RVP, for the contract term
Workno foreign labor permit or quota (EAEU)
To arrangearrival notification, RVP, IIN
Support languageRussian
What to arrange for your goal
Your own company
A Russian citizen can, as a rule, open an LLP (TOO). Certain types of activity are restricted or require a license, so the line of business is checked in advance.
Relocating with family
Family members of an EAEU worker receive an RVP for the same term. Where there are grounds, permanent residence can be arranged.
Arrival notification
The host party, either the employer or the property owner, notifies the authorities of the foreign national's arrival. We'll explain who does this and when in your case.
Services:Arrival Notification for Foreigners
Documents from your country
Documents in Russian do not need to be translated for Kazakhstan authorities. Russia and Kazakhstan are parties to the CIS conventions on legal assistance, so many official documents are accepted without an apostille.
Requirements of a particular authority or bank may differ: sometimes they ask for a notarized copy or a recently issued certificate. We check the list for your case before filing.
For work you will need an employment contract, an IIN and medical insurance; for an RVP, documents from your employer.
Entry and stay rules change. Before your trip, we check the requirements against current regulations and your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Russian citizen need a work permit in Kazakhstan?
No. Under Article 97 of the EAEU Treaty, employers hire citizens of member states without a permit to hire foreign labor and without a quota. However, an employment contract, an arrival notification, an RVP for the contract term and an IIN are still required.
How long can a Russian citizen stay in Kazakhstan without an RVP?
Citizens of EAEU countries can stay for up to 90 days from the date of entry, 90 days in total in every 180-day period. To work longer than that, an RVP is issued.
How long is an RVP issued for a worker from Russia?
For one year with the option of annual renewal, but no longer than the term of the employment or civil-law contract. Family members receive an RVP for the same term.
Can a Russian citizen open an LLP (TOO) in Kazakhstan?
As a rule, yes. Certain types of activity are restricted or require a license, so the line of business should be checked in advance. Opening a company does not by itself give the right to a long-term stay.
Can I work under a civil-law contract?
Yes. The EAEU Treaty also covers performing work and providing services under a civil-law contract; the RVP is issued for its term.
Other countries
Immigration Consultation
Online consultation$50 / 20,000 KZT
The consultation fee is credited towards your service fee if you proceed with us.
During the consultation our specialist reviews your specific situation, identifies a workable route and explains the alternatives — this is work on your case, not general information.
How it works
- 1Online consultation with an immigration specialist
- 2A commercial proposal: route, timelines and costs
- 3Meeting at our Almaty office and signing the agreement
Shall we discuss your situation?
Send us a request — a coordinator will check whether this service is right for you and quote an exact price.