OBS_VALUE: Before adoption of the new legislation employment of foreign workforce, independent service providers could obtain work permit for the term of up to three years. At the same time, there existed no exemption from the quota requirement for independent services providers whose qualification corresponded to the list of required professions. As from 2017, independent services suppliers in the Republic of Kazakhstan are permitted to work for an initial period of 3 months that can be renewed, but no more than for 3 years in total (36 month).