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C3Employment Visa

C3 Work Visa for Kazakhstan

The visa for employment in Kazakhstan. It is issued on the basis of a work permit obtained by the employer, or a document confirming an exemption. We support both the specialist and the company.

Validityfor the term of the work permit, up to 1 year, renewable
Entriesmultiple
Processing timefrom 10 business days after the permit
Basiswork permit or exemption from it
specialist in the office, first day at work
Money-back guarantee if your visa is refused

Who it's for

  • Specialists who have received a job offer from a Kazakhstan company
  • Executives and key employees of foreign companies in Kazakhstan
  • Employees transferred within a group of companies
  • Family members of a foreign employee (dependent visas)
  • Specialists exempt from the work permit requirement

What's included

  1. 1We check whether a work permit is required or an exemption applies
  2. 2Support for the employer in obtaining the permit from the akimat (local executive body)
  3. 3Invitation letter and document package for the C3 visa
  4. 4Visas for family members
  5. 5Migration registration and temporary residence permit after entry
  6. 6Monitoring of renewal deadlines

Documents you'll need

  • Passport valid for at least the term of the visa
  • Photo and visa application form
  • Work permit or proof of exemption
  • Employment contract or employer invitation
  • Education and qualification documents (with translation)
  • Medical insurance and medical certificate (if required)
  • Family members' documents for dependent visas

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

employment contract, work permit

Stages and timelines

  1. 1–2 days

    Situation audit

    We check quotas, the job category and whether a permit is required.

  2. 7–15 days

    Work permit

    The employer obtains the permit with our support.

  3. 3–5 days

    Invitation and documents

    We prepare the invitation and the visa package.

  4. 5–10 days

    Consulate

    Filing and collection of the C3 visa.

  5. up to 3 days

    After entry

    Migration registration and further documents.

Priceon request

Depends on whether a work permit is required and on the number of employees.

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 obtains the work permit — me or my employer?

The permit is obtained by the employer from the local akimat. We support the company at every stage.

Can I bring my family?

Yes, family members receive dependent visas valid for the same term as the employee's visa.

What happens after entry?

The employer notifies the authorities of your arrival, migration registration is completed and, if needed, a temporary residence permit is obtained. All of this is included in our support.

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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