Work visa obtainment

A work permit entitles you to conclude an employment contract. Obtaining a work visa entitles you to enter the country. A work visa is issued for the period of validity of the work permit or other supporting documents. The visa can be obtained at the Kazakh embassy in the country of citizenship or in the country of permanent residence upon submission of supporting documents.

Also, a visa can be issued in Kazakhstan for citizens of 48 developed countries who have entered under the visa-free regime. There is an option to change the visa from business to work visa without leaving the country. Not every business visa can be changed to a work visa. For more detailed information please contact our consultants

To work abroad, in particular in Kazakhstan, a work visa is required. As a rule, a work visa is issued for one year. At the same time, the document can be extended without leaving Kazakhstan. A work visa allows you to legally work and stay in the country. The company DOS Immigration can help in drawing up these documents. Also one of the services of this organisation is obtaining business visas in Kazakhstan.

Work visas

A work permit allows a foreign citizen to conclude an employment contract in Kazakhstan with a local employer. A work visa entitles a foreign national to enter Kazakhstan. The work visa is issued for the period of validity of the work permit or other supporting documents. A work visa can be obtained in the country of citizenship at the embassy of Kazakhstan or in the country of regular residence, provided that the relevant documents are provided.

A visa to Kazakhstan can be obtained by citizens of countries with which visa-free agreements are in force. You can check the details with DOS Immigration consultants. It is possible to change a visa from business to work visa without the need to leave the country. However, not every business visa can be changed to a work visa.

General information

Foreigners can obtain a visa to enter Kazakhstan for work. C3 visa is not required for citizens of EAEU countries and for some CIS countries (Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, etc.). Please check details with DOS Immigration consultants.

Visa descriptions and criteria for issuing visas

A C3 category work visa can be obtained by persons travelling to the Republic of Kazakhstan or already staying in the Republic for work, as well as their family members. A multiple-entry work visa is issued for a period of one to three years or for the period of validity of a work permit.

Obtaining a work visa in the Republic of Kazakhstan is carried out in several stages. To apply and receive it at the Embassy of Kazakhstan abroad, you will need an invitation letter from your employer. The procedure will take 5 working days, starting from the date of registration of the invitation. Sometimes, at the discretion of the National Security Committee, approval may take 30 working days. The reason for this decision may be due to the foreigner’s nationality or past employment.

Documents required to apply for a visa

To obtain a work visa in the Republic of Kazakhstan, you will need the following package of documents:

• a signed visa application form. It can be filled in one of three languages: Russian, English or Kazakh;
• an invitation letter with a visa support number;
• a 35×45 mm photograph. The photo can be in colour or black and white;
• copy of work permit or other documents confirming the possibility of working in Kazakhstan. Original passport with at least two blank pages and validity period that expires at least 3 months before the visa expiry date;
• a document confirming payment of the consular fee.

This list is standard. At the same time, additional documents may be required at the discretion of the embassy staff.

A work visa can be pasted on the territory of the country. This option is possible for a certain category of countries and for holders of a specific visa category. You can check the details with DOS Immigration staff.

Supporting documents

In order to confirm their qualifications, visiting specialists are required to submit copies and translations of education documents certified by a notary, as well as information on their labour activity and length of service. At the same time, education, speciality, qualification (position) must meet the qualification requirements according to the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. But it should be noted that these requirements do not apply to seasonal workers.