Dear readers,

The Order of the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 15 dated 18 January 2022 «On the Establishment of Quotas for Hiring of Foreign Labor force in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2022» has been entered into force from 1 February 2022. 1

The quota is established as a percentage ratio to the number of labor force:

  1. the quota for permits issued by the local executive body to the employer - 0.31%;
  2. the quota for hiring labor immigrants - 3.2%.

1 The Order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 15 dated 18 January 2022 "On the Establishment of Quotas for Hiring of Foreign Labor force in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2022"