On average, the process of obtaining a work permit takes about one month from the moment of submitting the full package of documents. Documents are required from both a foreign specialist and an employer. The deadline includes the time to collect and fill out all forms. Additionally, it is worth considering the registration of a C3 work visa, which also takes time.

The Kazakh authorities are focusing on attracting highly qualified personnel. Without higher education, it is difficult to get permission for 1-2 categories (senior positions).

Nevertheless, when applying for category 3-4 (specialists and workers), a diploma of secondary specialized education is sufficient.
The higher the qualification of the specialist, the lower the amount of the state fee.

Yes, a spouse and children under the age of 18 can accompany a foreign specialist. To do this, an additional package of documents is issued for a C3 visa.

• The permit is valid only in the region where it was issued.
• Business trips to other regions are possible — up to 90 days a year. In addition, a separate permit is required.
• Part—time work is possible, but a separate permit is required for each company and each position.

The procedure is the same for most foreign citizens.
Exception: citizens of the EAEU — they do not need a work permit, it is enough to apply for a work permit.

The amount of the state fee depends on the category and field of activity:
• 137 MCI (minimum – 419,631 tenge)
• up to 250 MCI (maximum – 765,750 tenge)
Additionally:
• consular fee for a visa — 30 MCI (91,890 tenge),
• legal services.

If an employee performs duties in a profession other than that specified in the permit, the permit is revoked and a fine is imposed.

For attracting foreigners without permission:
• individual — 30 MCI,
• officials — 50 MCI,
• small business and NGOs — 100 MCI,
• medium business — 200 MCI,
• large business — 700 MCI.

If an employee does not work in the stated position:
• the same penalties as above.

Repeated violation during the year:
• individual — 50 MCI,
• official — 100 MCI,
• small business — 200 MCI,
• medium business — 300 MCI,
• large business — 1000 MCI.

In some cases, yes. The legislation provides for exceptions (for example, for EAEU citizens and holders of other types of visas). However, the standard procedure requires a permit, as described above.