Foreign Employee Quota

What it is

Kyrgyzstan sets a quota for the employment of foreign workers, which is distributed among employers. A company that wants to hire foreign staff generally needs a share of this quota before work permits for individual employees can be obtained. Because quotas are planned for a period of time and may be limited for certain sectors or regions, it is important for employers to plan ahead.

Who needs it

• Companies and branches of foreign companies in Kyrgyzstan
• Investors setting up a new business with foreign management or specialists
• Contractors on projects that require foreign workers

How Global Visa helps

• Consultation: we listen to your situation and explain which procedure applies
• Document checklist: you receive a clear list of what is needed in your case
• Preparation and review: we help fill in forms, prepare translations and check your documents for completeness before submission
• Guidance through the process: we explain each step, help with appointments and keep you informed about what happens next
• Planning: we help you estimate the number of foreign staff, positions and timing, so that the quota and permit steps fit your project schedule

Typical documents

• Registration and statutory documents of the company
• Justification of the need for foreign workers (positions, number, qualifications)
• Information on the planned employees
• Other documents requested by the competent authority

Requirements and processing times

Requirements, fees and processing times depend on your citizenship, your purpose of stay and the current regulations, which change from time to time. We will confirm the exact requirements after reviewing your documents.

Global Visa is a private consulting and document-support company. We do not issue visas or permits and cannot guarantee a positive decision – all decisions are made by the competent state authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Send us a request with a short description of your situation – you can attach copies of your documents, and we will get back to you with the next steps.