Kazakhstan (European Part)
Republic of Kazakhstan • Capital: Astana
Geographic Note: Kazakhstan is a transcontinental Eurasian state; the territory west of the Ural River (West Kazakhstan and Atyrau regions) is geographically considered part of Eastern Europe. Outside the EU, EEA, and Schengen.
Labour Europe is an independent public information resource and is not affiliated with Kazakhstan (European Part) immigration authorities, the European Union, or sovereign ministries. Statutory wages, permit thresholds, and procedural rules change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the sovereign authorities cited below before submitting applications or making relocation commitments.
1. Country Overview & Mobility Context
Kazakhstan allocates annual foreign workforce quotas by skill category, governed through the Ministry of Labour and Enbek.kz.
2. Wages & Pay Floor Structure
Statutory minimum wage (минимальный размер заработной платы - МЗП): 85,000 KZT per month gross.
3. Work & Residence Permit Routes
All non-citizens moving to Kazakhstan (European Part) for employment require an authorized national work and residence permit.
4. International Student Work Rights
Third-country students enrolled in higher education in Kazakhstan (European Part) are subject to specific legal restrictions regarding employment hours during academic terms.
5. Family Reunification & Dependent Rights
Spouses, registered partners, and minor children of foreign workers in Kazakhstan (European Part) generally have the right to apply for family reunification, subject to statutory conditions:
- Proof of Subsistence: The sponsor must demonstrate sufficient stable recurring income to support dependents without resorting to social welfare.
- Adequate Accommodation: Proof of a rental contract of sufficient size for the family unit.
- Health Insurance: Full comprehensive health cover for all accompanying family members.
6. Living & Relocation Budgets
Relocating to Kazakhstan (European Part) requires evaluating both recurring monthly expenses (rent, food, transit, utilities) and upfront capital needs (housing deposits, temporary stays, flights).
7. Worker Rights & Protection
Employment rights in Kazakhstan (European Part) are regulated under domestic labour legislation and overseen by the national labour inspectorate.
8. Finding Official Work Resources
Avoid fraudulent recruitment scams. European law prohibits charging recruitment or job application fees to candidates. Use the verified public employment service:
9. Verified Official Portals & Authorities
Migration Service Committee (Ministry of Internal Affairs) ↗
Supervises visa and migration controls, residence permits, and temporary stay rules.
https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriimMinistry of Labour and Social Protection of Population ↗
Issues annual foreign labor attraction quotas and regulates statutory labor conditions.
https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbekElectronic Labor Exchange (Enbek.kz) ↗
Official state digital employment platform for job vacancies and labor market registration.
https://www.enbek.kz/10. Next Official Step & Relocation Checklist
Ready to take your next step? Use our interactive checklist to track paperwork, appointments with municipal authorities, and financial preparation.