Kazakhstan: 2027 Work Permit Applications Being Accepted

Effective August 1, 2026, all regions in Kazakhstan have started accepting 2027 foreign worker quota applications. The deadline for submission is September 30, 2026. Applications will need to include the number of invited foreign workers (including specialists). The purpose of the quota is to enable companies to sponsor work authorizations for foreign employees in the specific region they will be conducting their work. The quota does not apply to foreign employees who are exempt from work permit requirements, including intracompany transferees. 

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