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WORK PERMITWork Permit

Work Permit for Foreigners in Kazakhstan

The permit to hire foreign labor is obtained by the employer from the local executive body. We check quotas and categories, prepare the documents, file the application and keep track of renewals.

Obtained bythe employer, from the akimat (local executive body)
Validityup to 1 year, renewable
Processing timefrom 7 business days after filing
ExemptionsEAEU citizens, heads of branches and others
HR and team, production site or office
Money-back guarantee if your visa is refused

Who it's for

  • Companies hiring foreign executives and specialists
  • Manufacturers bringing in skilled workers
  • International groups with intra-corporate employee transfers
  • Startups and IT companies with foreign teams
  • Employers who need to renew existing permits

What's included

  1. 1Check: whether a permit is required or an exemption applies
  2. 2Determining the job category and checking quotas
  3. 3Preparing the employer's and employee's documents
  4. 4Filing with the akimat and monitoring the review
  5. 5Paying the fee and collecting the permit
  6. 6Renewal and notification calendar for your foreign employees

Documents you'll need

  • Employer's application in the prescribed form
  • Company's founding documents and BIN
  • Employee's education and qualification documents with translation
  • Copy of the foreign employee's passport
  • Draft employment contract
  • Proof of compliance with local workforce requirements (where applicable)
  • Fee payment receipt

This list is indicative: the exact requirements depend on your citizenship and the consulate. Your coordinator will prepare the final checklist.

employer documents, company seal

Stages and timelines

  1. 1–2 days

    Audit

    We check the category, quotas and possible exemptions.

  2. 3–5 days

    Documents

    We prepare the employer's and employee's package and translations.

  3. 7–10 days

    Review

    Filing with the akimat, responding to queries, collecting the permit.

  4. next

    Visa and registration

    We arrange the C3 visa and the employee's migration documents.

Priceon request

Depends on the job category, region and number of employees. The state fee is paid separately.

Our fee is fixed in the contract before work begins. State duties and consular fees are paid separately.

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Money-back guarantee if your visa is refused

The decision is made by the state authority; if the visa is not granted, we refund the cost of our services. State duties and consular fees are non-refundable.

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Questions about this service

Who doesn't need a permit?

For example, citizens of EAEU countries, heads of branches and representative offices of foreign companies, and certain categories of specialists. We'll check whether an exemption applies.

What are the categories?

Positions are divided into categories (executives, heads of departments, specialists, skilled workers). The requirements, fee and validity period depend on the category.

Can I get a permit before hiring?

The permit is issued for a specific employee and position. Preparation can begin before the employee enters the country.

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

  1. 1Online consultation with an immigration specialist
  2. 2A commercial proposal: route, timelines and costs
  3. 3Meeting at our Almaty office and signing the agreement
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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.

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