{"id":4206,"date":"2024-10-13T09:23:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T04:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bondstonelaw.com\/?page_id=4206"},"modified":"2026-07-11T17:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T12:44:15","slug":"kazakhstan-work-visa-for-ceos-and-or-ceo-deputies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bondstonelaw.com\/ru\/kazakhstan-work-visa-for-ceos-and-or-ceo-deputies\/","title":{"rendered":"Kazakhstan Work Visa for CEOs & CEO Deputies (C3)"},"content":{"rendered":"

KAZAKHSTAN  \u00b7  IMMIGRATION<\/p>\n

Kazakhstan Work Visa (C3) for CEOs & Deputies<\/h1>\n

Kazakhstan provides a simplified work visa procedure for CEOs and Deputy CEOs of companies with 100% foreign ownership \u2014 no work permit, no quota, no local-to-foreign employee ratio requirements.<\/p>\n

Bond Stone manages the full C3 visa process for executive appointments \u2014 from obtaining the confirmation of 100% foreign participation through visa application, IIN registration, and annual renewal. Our teams in Almaty and Astana handle the procedure end-to-end, with an average timeline of 4\u20136 weeks from mandate to visa issuance.<\/p>\n

Governed by: Government Resolution No. 1041 of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 24 November 2023 (Appendix No. 1 \u2014 list of persons exempt from foreign labour permits); Law No. 477-V dated 22 July 2011 “On Migration of the Population” (as amended); Rules for Issuing Visas of the Republic of Kazakhstan (as amended 18 November 2024).<\/p>\n

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C3 vs. Standard Work Permit \u2014 Key Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Factor<\/th>\nC3 Simplified Procedure<\/th>\nStandard Work Permit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Work permit required<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes \u2014 issued by local Akimat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quota<\/td>\nNo quota restrictions<\/td>\nSubject to annual national quota<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local\/foreign ratio<\/td>\nNo restrictions<\/td>\n70% local employees required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualification requirements<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nDiplomas, certificates, experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State duty<\/td>\n30 MCI = KZT 129,750 (2026 rate)<\/td>\nWork permit fee + visa duty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total timeline<\/td>\n4\u20136 weeks<\/td>\n2\u20134 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual renewal<\/td>\nYes \u2014 without leaving Kazakhstan<\/td>\nAnnual re-application required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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Who Qualifies<\/h2>\n

The simplified C3 procedure under Government Resolution No. 1041 (24 November 2023, Appendix No. 1) is available when all three conditions are met:<\/p>\n

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1. 100% foreign ownership<\/p>\n

All participants (shareholders) of the TOO\/LLP must be foreign nationals or foreign legal entities. A single Kazakhstani co-founder \u2014 even with a 1% share \u2014 disqualifies the company from this procedure.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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2. Qualifying entity type<\/p>\n

The procedure applies to TOOs (LLPs). For branches and representative offices, the procedure applies to the Head of Branch\/Representative Office only \u2014 not to deputies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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3. Qualifying executive position<\/p>\n

The foreign national must hold one of the following first-category executive positions: Director \u00b7 General Director \u00b7 Managing Director \u00b7 Executive Director \u00b7 Deputy Director \u00b7 Deputy Director for Financial Affairs \u00b7 Deputy Director for Economic Affairs. Standard employee positions (including middle management) do not qualify \u2014 the standard work permit procedure applies to those roles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Process & Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Confirmation letter of 100% foreign participation<\/p>\n

Bond Stone obtains the official confirmation letter from the relevant state authority confirming that all participants of the company are foreign nationals. Timeline: 10\u201315 working days. This is the critical path item \u2014 the visa application cannot proceed without it.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Document preparation<\/p>\n

Bond Stone prepares the full document package:<\/p>\n

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\n \u2713  Confirmation letter of 100% foreign participation
\n \u2713  Copy of passport (identity pages) of the foreign national
\n \u2713  Founders’ decision on appointment of the CEO \/ employment contract for Deputy CEO
\n \u2713  Official appointment order (\u043f\u0440\u0438\u043a\u0430\u0437 \u043e \u043d\u0430\u0437\u043d\u0430\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0438)
\n \u2713  BIN certificate of the inviting company
\n \u2713  Information on foreign employee’s residence in Kazakhstan and abroad
\n \u2713  Completed visa application form
\n \u2713  Passport photo (3.5 \u00d7 4.5 cm)\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Visa application \u2014 where to apply<\/p>\n

The C3 visa can be obtained: (a) at a Kazakhstani embassy or consulate in the foreign national’s home country with an invitation letter from the employer; (b) at Kazakhstani embassies in third countries where the applicant holds a valid residence permit or visa; (c) within Kazakhstan if the applicant holds visa-free entry status or certain valid visa categories (B2, B3, B10, C2, C3, C9, C10); (d) at Kazakhstan international airports in exceptional cases, subject to MIA coordination. Timeline: approximately 10 working days from document submission.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Post-visa registration & IIN<\/p>\n

After arriving in Kazakhstan on the C3 visa, the foreign employee must obtain an Individual Identification Number (IIN) from the State Revenue Committee for tax and employment law purposes. Bond Stone arranges IIN registration and files the employer notification with the State Revenue Committee.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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Annual Renewal<\/h2>\n

The C3 work visa is renewed annually without the foreign employee needing to leave Kazakhstan. The renewal process can begin up to 30 business days before expiry. Bond Stone recommends starting no later than 2 months before expiry to avoid complications.<\/p>\n

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Critical deadline:<\/strong> Documents must be submitted no later than 5 business days before the visa’s expiry date. If this deadline is missed, the foreign employee must leave Kazakhstan and re-apply from abroad \u2014 restarting the full process including the 10\u201315 working day confirmation letter stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Renewal requires updated confirmation of 100% foreign participation plus the standard document package. Bond Stone manages all renewals for clients on an ongoing compliance retainer.<\/p>\n

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Family Members \u2014 Dependent Visas<\/h2>\n

Spouses and children of C3 visa holders may apply for the same C3 category. Additional documents required: marriage certificate with apostille (for spouse) and birth certificate with apostille (for children). Family member visas are issued for the same duration as the primary C3 visa.<\/p>\n

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Note:<\/strong> Dependent family members on C3 visas are not permitted to work in Kazakhstan under this category. If a spouse wishes to work, a separate appropriate visa category must be obtained for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Costs \u2014 2026 Figures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>\nAmount<\/th>\nNote<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
State duty \/ consular fee<\/td>\n30 MCI = KZT 129,750<\/td>\nMCI 2026 = KZT 4,325. Recalculated annually.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Confirmation letter procurement<\/td>\nBond Stone professional fee<\/td>\nState authority \u2014 no state duty for the letter itself<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIN registration & employer notification<\/td>\nBond Stone professional fee<\/td>\nNo state duty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual renewal management<\/td>\nBond Stone compliance retainer<\/td>\nIncludes deadline tracking and document preparation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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Why Bond Stone<\/p>\n

\u2726  C3 visa + company formation on one mandate \u2014 entity registration, confirmation letter, visa, IIN, all coordinated in-house<\/p>\n

\u2726  Annual renewal tracking \u2014 Bond Stone monitors expiry dates and initiates renewal process automatically for clients on retainer<\/p>\n

\u2726  Ranked Legal 500 EMEA and IFLR1000 \u2014 Employment Law specialisation held by Bond Stone’s AIFC RLA<\/p>\n

\u2726  On-the-ground teams in Almaty and Astana \u2014 direct liaison with state authorities throughout<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Primary legal authority: adilet.zan.kz<\/a><\/p>\n

Bond Stone Kazakhstan offices: Almaty<\/a>  \u00b7  Astana<\/a><\/p>\n

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Start your C3 visa process<\/h2>\n

Contact Bond Stone for a confidential discussion about the C3 work visa for your CEO or deputy in Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n

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