The reissue of a permit for another foreign specialist is possible in the following cases::
• If the original employee has not arrived in Kazakhstan;
• In case of early termination of the employment contract with the original employee.

Important: The qualifications of the new specialist must comply with the requirements of the legislation and the declared position indicated in the previously issued permit.

The validity period of the permit remains the same — for the remaining period of validity of the original document. It can be as much as 10 months, or as little as 2.

Нет, квота не требуется. Замещающий сотрудник оформляется вместо выбывшего, общее количество иностранной рабочей силы не увеличивается.

• Higher education diploma (with apostille or legalization);
• Summary (in any form);
• A copy of your passport.

The rest of the documents are prepared by the employer.

Priority in Kazakhstan is given to qualified personnel with higher education. Without one, it is difficult to obtain permission for the first or second category (senior positions).
However, secondary specialized education is allowed for categories 3 and 4 (specialists and skilled workers).

• Company registration certificate;
• The company's Charter;
• Description of the new specialist's position and responsibilities;
• Staff structure (number of Kazakhstani and foreign employees);
• A description of the projects in which the specialist will be involved;
• The role and functions of a foreign specialist in projects.

Additional condition: Compliance with the proportions between local and foreign employees:
• For the 1st and 2nd categories: at least 70% of local employees;
• For 3rd and 4th categories: at least 90% of the local staff.

Yes, accompanying persons can be a spouse and children under the age of 18. To do this, you need to issue a separate package of documents for a C3 visa for escorting.

An employer who engages a foreign specialist without permission may be fined.:
• Individuals — 30 MCI
• Officials — 50 MCI
• Small business and NGOs — 100 MCI
• Medium business — 200 MCI
• Large business — 700 MCI

If a foreign employee does not work in the position indicated in the permit:
• Individuals — 30 MCI
• Officials — 50 MCI
• Small business and NGOs — 100 MCI
• Medium business — 200 MCI
• Large business — 700 MCI

In case of repeated violation during the year:
• Individuals — 50 MCI
• Officials — 100 MCI
• Small business and NGOs — 200 MCI
• Medium business — 300 MCI
• Large business — 1000 MCI

The legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for various grounds and exceptions for which a foreign citizen may work without obtaining a standard permit.
This article describes the classic procedure for applying for a work permit. However, there are other categories of visas and exceptions that give the right to legal employment. For more information, we recommend that you contact our specialized consultants.