OBS_VALUE: Further to the Foreign Labour Engagement Rules, in case of contractual service suppliers, the local host entity must submit and obtain work permit for such foreign supplier. General requirements and rules applicable to hiring foreign employees (including duration of stay rules) are applicable to contractual service suppliers. For executives, the RK issues a work permit for 1/2/3 years, with the right to extension for another 1/2/3 years. For managers and specialists, the term is 12 months, with the right of extension for another term of 12 months but not more than three times. Additional source: official website of the RK Ministry of labour and social protection, https://www.enbek.gov.kz/ru/node/344091