
C3 work visa for a company director
Arranging the lawful grounds for a chief executive, a deputy or another foreign manager to work in a Kazakhstan company.
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C3 visa for a director: who it suits
The service is chosen according to the applicant's actual goal and status. At the consultation we will check whether it suits your case.

Foreign directors of LLPs with foreign participation.

Heads of branches and representative offices of foreign companies.

Companies changing a director or moving a manager to a new migration status.
C3 visa for a director: the outcome for the client
The client receives an agreed set of corporate, employment and migration documents for the work visa and for performing the duties of a manager lawfully.
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What the support includes: c3 visa for a director
Check of the participation structure and of the position held by the foreign national.
Deciding whether a work permit for employers is required or an exemption applies.
Preparation of the participant decision, the order, the employment contract and the powers of attorney in the agreed scope.
Preparation of the invitation and the visa documents.
Explanation of the company obligations after the manager enters the country.
Dependable support at every stage
Documents: C3 visa for a director
We prepare a personal list of documents after the initial review: it depends on citizenship, the grounds and who is applying.
Get the list of documentsStages of the process
- Corporate and migration audit
- Preparation of the documents of the company and of the manager
- Arranging visa support
- Obtaining the visa under the established procedure
- Putting HR and migration records in order
Timelines and cost
The standard set of documents is prepared within 5 working days of receiving the full package of source documents. The state review period is set by the procedure and is not part of that preparation time.
The price is calculated after we analyse the structure of the company and the status of the manager. State fees, translations, notary services and legalisation are paid separately unless the contract provides otherwise.
Get a cost estimateRisks and grounds for refusal
Before filing we check the purpose, the documents and the migration history so that there are no grounds for refusal. The decision is made by the authorised state body.
FAQ: C3 visa for a director
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How is the C5 different from the C3?
The C5 relates to the business activity of a business immigrant, while the C3 relates to the work of a foreign employee or executive. The right category is defined by the actual purpose.
Does a foreign director always need a work permit?
No, the law provides for separate cases and exemptions. The answer depends on the participation structure, the position, the employer and the status of the foreign national.
How long does it take?
The timing depends on the service, the country of filing, how ready the documents are and the state review. We prepare the standard package for a C3 or a C5 within 5 working days of receiving the full set of documents.
Are state fees included in the price?
Unless the offer or the contract states otherwise, state fees, translations, notary services, legalisation and third party costs are paid separately.
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Altynay Marat
Immigration and business lawyer, director SUNNY GOLD Consult LLP
- Immigration practice since 2016
- Member of the Chamber of Legal Consultants since 2019
- First-category tax consultant
«I build a lawful migration and business route for the client: from entry into Kazakhstan to company registration and tax support.»Altynay Marat
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