How to Search for DMW Jobs in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan and the Philippines established diplomatic ties in 1992, and they traded goods worth 7.3 million U.S. dollars with each other in 2010. In 2009, 1,500 Kazakhs went on vacation to the Philippines, and 7,000 Filipinos worked in Western Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan planned to build a “Kazakh house” in the Philippines in 2011 to show off Kazakh products and advertise its tourist spots. Kazakhstan wanted to join the ASEAN Regional Forum on Security, and the Philippines helped it get there.

Given the information above, Kazakhstan has a lot to offer for Filipino workers. So, to all aspiring OFWs who wanted to work in Kazakhstan, this article is for you.

This post will show you possible ways and steps on how to search for jobs in Kazakhstan for Filipinos.

Table of Contents

Requirements

The documents needed for applying in Kazakhstan can be seen here. Other requirements will be seen as you read along this post.

Qualifications

An applicant must be a high school graduate with NCII and must be at least 23 years of age. He/she must also be fit to work.

Important Steps

With the latest job outlook in Kazakhstan, it is fare to assume that there are thousands of jobs opening up just today. Obviously, you can only cover a few step when searching for a job in Kazakhstan. This is because there are a lot to be considered before finally landing on your feet in the country. There are steps that you need to consider for getting yourself out there into the market and meeting the people who will eventually hire you in the end.

I. Job Search

The internet provides an easy way to get jobs and one of the best places to look for jobs is online. There are many Filipino job seekers who use the internet to search for work abroad which makes the platform a popular place where they can find employment opportunities in Kazakhstan and other countries.

Here are the top 3 websites used for searching jobs in Kazakhstan for Filipinos.

We Xpats Jobs

https://we-xpats.com/en/job/as/kz/search/?area=324

Search for a job in Kazakhstan using the Wexpat Jobs Portal. This platform enables Filipino applicants to search and apply for jobs in employers and recruitment agencies. With this tool, Filipinos can search jobs and vacancies in the country’s leading companies and organizations.

You may follow the steps below to start searching for jobs in Kazakhstan.

1. Click the link above to view the website.

2. In the ‘Job location’, you may choose on the drop-down choices. In the ‘Employment staus’, just leave it as it is. Click the search button to continue.

3. You will be shown job offers for full-time work available in Kazakhstan.

4. You may click each one to find what is best for you. For example, this is one of the job offers’ descriptions.

Layboard.in

https://layboard.in/vacancies/jobs-in-kazakhstan

Finding jobs in Kazakhstan for a Filipino can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where the job is and what benefits you would get in going to a certain place. In this post, you will know how yo use layboard.in to search for jobs in Kazakhstan.

To start searching, you may follow the steps below.

1. Click the link above to continue.

2. On the left search bar, enter the job that you are looking for. In this case, I used ‘IT’. Hit the search icon to proceed.

3. You will see a list of IT jobs in Kazakhstan. You may click each one to know more.

4. Here is a sample of a job offer.

DMW Website

https://www.dmw.gov.ph/approved-job-orders

The Department of Migrant Workers website helps OFWs to search jobs in Kazakhstan and find employers and recruitment agencies online. It was created to help expats looking for work, as well as employers looking to hire them. From all over the world, workers can use this site to browse through employment and job opportunities in the country.

You may refer to steps below to start searching.

1. Click the link above to open the website.

2. In the search bar, enter ‘Kazakhstan’.

3. Job offers will appear in a list.

Note: Before you apply, make sure you have your resume, cover letter, high school diploma, and birth certificate ready. The employer will want to see these as soon as possible. Keep applying for jobs until someone gives you one. You will need to get a work permit after giving the agency or employer any other documents they ask for.

II. Getting a Work Permit/ Work Visa

The employer will request your resume, application letter, high school diploma, and birth certificate soon after applying. Apply until you’re hired. You’ll need a work permit after submitting additional agency/employer documents.

Kazakhstan Work Visas

Kazakhstan offers five work visas to foreigners:

M1. Expats with Kazakhstan work permits receive M1 visas.

M2-visa. Dependents of foreign workers with M1 visas receive this visa.

M3 visa. Expats who need to visit Kazakhstan to get their work permit are issued this visa.

M4 visa. Entrepreneurs receive M4 visas.

M5 visa. Seasonal workers use this visa.

Expats seeking work in Kazakhstan typically apply for the M1 visa.

Two effective ways to get a Kazakhstan work permit are:

1. Managers, experts, and professionals work permits

Foreigners working in Kazakhstan need this visa (whether for an LLC, representative, or branch office)

2. CEO Work Visa

This visa is for first-class workers or CEOs visiting a Kazakhstan representative office. This visa requires no pre-application, making it faster. However, an expat should be employed and contracted in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan Work Permits

Your company needs Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa support to get a work visa for a foreign employee.

Submit:

Employee’s invitation

The organization’s current charter notarized The employer’s power of attorney
Tax clearance from the employer
Notarized work permit

Consular fee receipt

M1 visas require these documents:

Visa form completed

Applicant passport
Consular fee payment receipt
Passport-sized photo

Kazakhstan Work Permit Application

Kazakhstan only grants work permits to a few foreigners. Kazakhstan’s work visa process is complicated.

Most employers hire Kazakhs. In extreme cases, highly skilled foreign workers are preferred.

Your foreign employee’s job title, salary, and visa type determine the visa application process. Kazakhstan work permit application steps:

The employer searches the Kazakhstan labor market for qualified candidates.
He should screen the expat’s health after determining the need.

Foreign workers must apply for work permits through their employers.
After receiving a work permit, foreign workers must apply for an entry visa at the Kazakhstan embassy or consulate in their country.
Foreign workers must provide employment contracts, CVs, proof of Kazakhstan accommodations, etc.

Foreign workers must register with the Migration Police after arriving in Kazakhstan with a work visa.

After receiving a Kazakhstan work permit, dependent family members can apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The expat and his family can apply for entry visas at the Kazakh diplomatic post after getting the original work permit.

When Kazakhstan will process work visas

It takes managers, specialists, and qualified workers two to five months to get into Kazakhstan. For Chief Executives, it takes anywhere from one to three months to get a work visa for a representative office, and it takes an extra day for the whole process to be finished.

Kazakhstan Work Permit Fees

Kazakhstan’s work permit fees range from USD 950 to USD 1,729, depending on the type of business and expatriate.

III. Preparation in Going to Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan), has new, modern buildings and rapid growth. Kazakhstan is Central Asia’s largest economy and one of the world’s top oil producers. Expat English teachers are benefiting from Kazakhstan’s economic rise. Western European expats may be surprised by the world’s largest landlocked country’s size. Buses and trains connect cities well, but travel times are long. Kazakhstani people are known for their hospitality and warmth, which can help expats adjust to cultural differences.

Here’s what you need to know about Kazakhstan. Let’s start with the DO’s and DON’TS first.

Do’s:

To experience Kazakhstan, visit Almaty, Nur-Sultan, South Kazakhstan (Taraz, Shymkent, Turkestan, Kyzylorda), Aktau, North (Borovoe, Shychye), East Kazakhstan (mountains and lakes), West Kazakhstan, and more.
Talk to people (as I suggested, learn some basic words and phrases like Salem, Kalyn kalay?, Kushti, Rahmet, Sau bolynyz, Kanshadan?, etc.).
Eat and drink locally (all organic, likely the top five most natural and organic foods anywhere).

Take photos and possibly videos (maybe even pull a nice prank on locals)
Dimash Kudaibergen live, bargain. Taxis, bazaars, souvenirs, etc.
Correct your paperwork.

Confidently polite

Don’ts

Discuss Borat (nobody really cares, but it only creates an impression of you as a commoner wanderer)

Tap water (not that it is uranium, but it is really a good health practice to not drink tap water anywhere)
Bring a full bladder (serious shortage of public restrooms in most places)
You’ll be fine with the common-sense stuff.

Transport in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, covering 2.7 million square kilometers of remote, uninhabited land.

Many airports serve Kazakhstan.

If you’re traveling far, domestic flights from Astana, Almaty, or Atyrau are usually the fastest. Air Astana is Kazakhstan’s largest airline and the only one allowed to fly into European airspace. 56 international and domestic routes are served by it.

The national rail system is vital, but it takes 18 hours to travel from Almaty in the south to Petropavi in the north by high-speed train.

Car travel is still possible on Kazakhstan’s roads, which need modernization and repair. Four-wheel-drive minibuses can handle mountainous terrain, but they’re slow and bumpy.

Buses, minibuses, and taxis are useful for local trips, but bus departures aren’t always reliable. Both Almaty and Astana have small metro systems that will be expanded.

Kazakhstan living costs

Expats’ biggest expense in Kazakhstan is housing. Soviet-era apartments in Kazakhstan’s cities are cheap but lack amenities and quality. Modern, Western-style apartments have desirable amenities but are expensive. Some expats are lucky enough to receive an accommodation allowance with their relocation package. Public transportation and groceries are cheap for expats. Kazakhstan’s cheaper petrol makes driving cheaper. International school fees can be expensive for expat parents.

Kazakhstan climate

Kazakhstan’s weather is diverse but continental due to its large size. The country has freezing winters and scorching summers. The north of Kazakhstan often snows while the south sows.

Kazakhstan Security

Kazakhstan is safe for expats. In cities, muggings and theft occur between rich and poor. Expats should avoid walking alone, take prearranged taxis, and stay in well-lit, populated areas. Almaty’s open-air market is known for pickpocketing, so watch your belongings.

Take care on the roads, especially when it’s cold and icy, as Kazakhstani drivers are notoriously reckless.

112 and 102 are police number. After years of criticism of the police force as old-fashioned and repressive, President Nursultan Nazarbayev has pledged to reform and improve police operations and transparency.

Local laws

Take photos and videos carefully. Airports, military bases, and borders are off limits for photography. Photographing some government buildings is also prohibited. Larger stores and supermarkets prohibit photography. Recording protests can get you arrested.
Drug offenses carry harsh prison sentences. Murder can be executed.

If you plan to marry or live in Kazakhstan for a long time, you may need official documents before you travel.
Contact the nearest Kazakhstan embassy or consulate before traveling.
Register with a passport or certified copy. Police often verify identities.

Over-the-limit blood alcohol makes driving illegal.
Kazakhstan prohibits dual citizenship. This may limit consular assistance. If you visit Kazakhstan as a dual Australian-Kazakh national, you may have to serve. Before traveling, check for implications.

IV. Arrival in Kazakhstan

Visas and passports before travel

Make sure you have the right visa for your travel, especially for business or work visas. Before traveling, check your visa expiration date and restrictions.

Registration

Since 10 January 2020, hosts or hotels must notify immigration authorities of foreign arrivals. This should be done online on the Visa and Migration portal or in writing to the Migration Service within three working days of the guest’s arrival in the country.

Valid passport

Your passport must be valid for three months after your visa expires. Your passport should have a blank visa page.

Customs

Kazakhstan limits foreign currency imports and exports and regulates certain goods. Visit the Kazakhstan Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for more information.

Video

DAKS BA ANG SWELDO SA KAZAKHSTAN? JOJO’S ADVICE TO OFW ON SAVING MONEY | Joseph Yap

This video focuses on the salary in Kazakhstan and some money tips for OFWs there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxAqLcUeDM4

HOW EXPENSIVE KAZAKHSTAN IS // OFW IN KAZAKHSTAN

She talks about how expensive Kazakhstan is for her in this video. She also talked about how much she spends every month. But this video is only based on what she has seen. This is not necessarily how ALL OFW in Kazakhstan feel about things. Still, I hope you’ll have an idea of how much things cost in Kz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the most frequently asked questions about search jobs in Kazakhstan for Filipino candidates.

1. Is Kazakhstan a good country to live and work?

Kazakhstan is usually a safe place to live for people who are not from there. But there are some problems between the rich and the poor. There are muggings and thefts, especially in the cities. Expats should avoid walking alone, take taxis they have already set up, and stay in well-lit, busy areas.

2. Is Kazakhstan tax free?

3. What is the communication style in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhs have to be careful about what they say so they can share information in a sensitive and diplomatic way. They usually talk about things in a way that doesn’t make sense. They are more likely to answer positively to soft questions than to direct ones.

4. What are the economic opportunities in Kazakhstan?

Along with improving the investment climate, the most promising economic sectors are still agriculture, education, extractive industries, franchising, healthcare, ICT, infrastructure (hard and soft), power generation, renewable energy sources, and best available technologies.

5. Is Kazakhstan Good for work?

In general, life at work in Kazakhstan is not that different from life at work in many Western countries.

Summary

This kind of guide might help you find a good job and learn more about how things work where you want to work. If you are going to Kazakhstan for business or work, the information in this guide will be very helpful.