According to Annex No. 1 to the Decree No. 1041 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 24 November 2023, the first executives and their deputies of Kazakhstan legal entities (LLPs) with 100% foreign participation may obtain a C3 work visa without a work permit or quota. The same procedure applies to the first managers of branches and representative offices of foreign legal entities on the basis of Article 36-1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 22, 2011 No. 477-IV "On Population Migration".

According to Annex No. 1 to the Decree No. 1041 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 24 November 2023, the first executives and their deputies of Kazakhstan legal entities (LLPs) with 100% foreign participation may obtain a C3 work visa without a work permit or quota. The same procedure applies to the first managers of branches and representative offices of foreign legal entities on the basis of Article 36-1 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 22, 2011 No. 477-IV "On Population Migration".

Learn more about the process of applying for a C3 work visa for a foreigner as a director of a foreign company in our video

What is required

to apply for a C3 visa?

For the Director/Deputy Director of LLP with 100% foreign shares

  • -1-

    Resolution and order of appointment (for the executive of the company)

  • -2-

    · Copy of the employment contract (for a deputy of the company)

  • -3-

    · A document from the state body confirming 100% foreign participation of the LLP
For the first director of a branch/representative office of a foreign legal entity

  • -1-

    The decision of the founder or an extract from the general meeting of founders on the appointment of a foreign employee as the first manager;

Where to obtain

a C3 visa?

At Consular offices of the Republic of Kazakhstan
in the country of citizenship or permanent residence of the foreigner
In the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan
if the foreigner has a valid visa of the relevant category for the change of visa type or if permitted within the framework of entry under a visa-free regime.

C3 visa

for family members

If the foreigner is accompanied by family members (spouse and children), they need to obtain a C3 visa as accompanying persons.

To apply for a visa you will need:
  • -1-
    marriage certificate
  • -2-
    child's birth certificate
Take into account
Family members are granted a visa without the right to work and for the period of validity of the visa of the main employee.
Note
Documents issued abroad are subject to apostilisation or consular legalisation in the country of issue. If the document is issued on the territory of one of the CIS member states, it is sufficient to provide its original.

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  • Speed

    Our clients receive their visas in the shortest possible time.
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  • Complete support

    We are by your side at all stages of visa processing - from collecting documents, filling out application forms, submitting the application to receiving the visa.
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  • 20+ years of experience

    WPK has been providing migration services in the Republic of Kazakhstan since 2002, our experts have a huge number of successfully completed cases.
    03

  • Personal Consultant

    We assign a personal consultant to each client. The consultant is responsible for the process, monitors deadlines and provides the client with a status of the progress.
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About WPK
WPK Consulting Company is a 100% Kazakhstani-owned company founded in 2002, with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Atyrau.

For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.

Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
About WPK
WPK Consulting Company is a 100% Kazakhstani-owned company founded in 2002, with offices in Astana, Almaty, and Atyrau.

For over 20 years, we have specialized in immigration law and business process outsourcing.

Our consultants support foreign companies of all sizes in Kazakhstan, providing services and representing the interests of HR managers, specialists, foreign executives, and employees.
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