Planning to hire a foreign specialist in Kazakhstan? Support Agency assists companies with assessing the required immigration procedure, preparing documents and supporting applications for foreign labour permits, work visas and related migration formalities.
Requirements depend on the employee’s citizenship, position, qualifications, employer, region of employment and applicable exemptions. We review each case individually and provide the employer with a clear action plan before the application process begins.
Who may need a work permit in Kazakhstan?
In many cases, a Kazakhstan-based employer must obtain permission to employ a foreign national. A work permit may be required when a local company hires a foreign manager, specialist or qualified employee.
However, not every foreign employee requires the same type of authorization. Exemptions or alternative procedures may apply depending on citizenship, residency status, position, company structure and international agreements.
Our specialists assess whether your case requires:
- a permit to employ foreign labour;
- a C3 work visa and visa support documents;
- a temporary residence permit;
- notification or migration registration;
- another employment or immigration procedure.
Work permit support for employers
Support Agency provides comprehensive assistance to Kazakhstan companies employing or planning to employ foreign nationals.
- Initial assessment of the employer and foreign employee.
- Identification of the appropriate employment and immigration procedure.
- Preparation and verification of the required documents.
- Assistance with applications to the relevant government authorities.
- Support with C3 work visas and related migration procedures.
- Monitoring of application progress.
- Assistance with renewals and changes to existing permits.
- Ongoing migration support for companies with foreign employees.
How the process works
- Case assessment. We review the company, position, employee’s citizenship, qualifications and proposed place of work.
- Procedure selection. We determine whether a work permit is required and identify any additional visa or migration formalities.
- Document preparation. We provide a personalized checklist and verify the documents before submission.
- Application support. We assist the employer throughout the application and communication process.
- Post-approval assistance. If required, we support the employee with the work visa, temporary residence and other migration procedures.
Documents commonly required
The exact document list is determined after reviewing the employer and employee. Depending on the case, it may include:
- passport copy of the foreign employee;
- employment information and draft employment agreement;
- diplomas and professional qualification documents;
- documents confirming relevant work experience;
- corporate documents of the employer;
- information about the position and place of employment;
- additional documents requested for the applicable procedure.
Why companies choose Support Agency
- Experience supporting employees from more than 50 countries.
- Assistance with both employment and immigration procedures.
- A personalized document checklist for each case.
- Support for individual hires and groups of foreign employees.
- Clear communication with the employer throughout the process.
Frequently asked questions
Does every foreign employee need a work permit in Kazakhstan?
No. The applicable procedure depends on the employee’s citizenship, status, position and other circumstances. Some foreign nationals may qualify for an exemption or a different employment procedure.
Who applies for the work permit?
Where a foreign labour permit is required, the application is generally handled by the Kazakhstan-based employer. The foreign employee provides the personal, educational and professional documents required for the case.
Is a work permit the same as a C3 work visa?
No. These are different documents. Depending on the employee’s citizenship and status, the employer may need authorization to employ the foreign national, while the employee may separately require a C3 work visa and other migration documents.
How long does the process take?
Processing time depends on the type of procedure, the completeness of the documents, the region and the reviewing authorities. We estimate the expected timeline after assessing the case.
Request an assessment
Send us information about your company, the employee’s citizenship, position and expected place of work. We will assess the case, identify the required procedure and provide a document checklist and action plan.