Kazakhstan to Broaden Array of Temporary Jobs for Overseas Workers
Bustin' the Ole' NPA Rules: Kazakhstan's Labor Ministry Tweakin' It Up
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan is shaking things up in the employment scene, proposing changes to Non-Permanent Alien (NPA) rules that'll broaden the job opportunities for seasonal foreign workers and squeeze out the under-the-table workers from the shadows.
At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2026, the following professions will be eligible for seasonal foreign workers: unskilled construction laborers, landscapers, and service workers. This move aims to bring labor immigrants working in legal entities out of the dark corner of the economy, and nip violations of migration legislation in the bud.
Employers lucky enough to land seasonal foreign workers will face these tax rates:
- Up to 90 calendar days - 30 МРP;
- Up to 180 calendar days - 60 МРP;
- Up to 270 calendar days - 90 МРP;
- Up to 365 calendar days - 120 МРP.
With Open NPA portal spillin' the beans on this deetz, you can dive in and find out more.
Did Ya Know?Although the Ministry hasn't released detailed updates on the NPA changes, other labor-related adjustments are happening in Kazakhstan:
- Migration Rule Overhaul: The government's cookin' up some changes to simplify procedures for foreign workers, even strengthenin' legal compliance. Additionally, the quota for individual labor immigrant employment has been slashed to 2.95% of the labor force to keep the labor market in balance[2].
- Labor Market Overhaul: While the specifics on seasonal foreign worker employment remain elusive, the government is working on a broader strategy to manage the labor market efficiently.
- As part of the overhaul in Kazakhstan's labor policies, the finance ministry is considering implementing a more straightforward system for foreign workers to ensure compliance with labor legislation, part of a broader initiative to streamline procedures [2].
- The recent changes in Kazakhstan's labor policy could have significant implications for businesses, as they grapple with complying with new regulations and navigating the impact on their operations [General-news].
- The proposed adjustments to Kazakhstan's labor and migration policy are likely to be a hot topic in politics, as policymakers debate the merits of the changes and weigh their potential impact on the economy [Politics & Policy-and-Legislation].
