Foreign Workforce Quota
The quota for hiring foreign labor is set by the government each year and allocated across regions and job categories. Without being included in the quota, an employer cannot obtain a work permit for a foreign specialist.
Who it's for
This service suits companies in Kazakhstan planning to hire foreign specialists, who need to be included in the quota for attracting foreign labor for the coming year.
The quota is set annually by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection and allocated across 4 job categories: executives and deputies, heads of departments, specialists, and skilled workers. The employer itself files the quota application.
How the application is prepared
We help you correctly prepare the quota application — specifying the required number and positions of foreign specialists, and preparing supporting documents where required in your region.
- Employer's application specifying the number and positions of foreign specialists needed
- Copies of active contracts with clients (in some regions, as proof of need)
- The foreign specialist's education documents — legalized or apostilled depending on the issuing country
- Confirmation that the employer has no labor law violations
Deadlines and what to keep in mind
- The quota application for the following calendar year must be filed no later than September 30 of the current year
- Employment departments accept applications from July through October 1
- The quota commission can reject an application in part or in full — for the employer's labor law violations, or if the need can be met with local candidates
- A quota isn't required for employees hired under intra-corporate transfer or working under statutory exemptions
Processing stages
Consultation
We review your company structure and need for foreign specialists by job category.
Preparing the application
We prepare the application specifying the number and positions, and gather supporting documents.
Filing with the employment department
We file the application by the September 30 deadline with the authority at your place of operation.
Receiving the decision
We support the review by the commission and hand over your confirmation of inclusion in the quota.
Frequently asked questions
By when does the quota application need to be filed?+
Why might the commission reject an application?+
Is a quota required for all foreign employees?+
Do you work with several specialists at once?+
What if the specialist's diploma was issued abroad?+
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