WPK
15.07.2024

What to do if work permit application was refused: 5 tips

If you, as an employer, have been refused work permit, here are some tips that will be useful when re-submitting documents.

1️⃣ Check whether your company has a quota for attracting foreign labor force in the region. Akimat issues work permits within allocated quota (cl. 14 of the Rules*).

2️⃣ Make sure that the submitted documents are complete and correct. Full list of documents is provided by Appendix 3 to the Rules.

3️⃣ Make certain that a foreign employee has the required qualification to occupy a vacant position: education, work experience level.

4️⃣ Check whether a job title (position) is correctly matched in accordance with the qualification reference books

5️⃣ Ensure that a foreign employee meets all qualification requirements of the abovementioned reference books.

According to the current rules, employers have the right to appeal a decision of Akimat in case of disagreement with the results of the rendered public service.

*Rules and conditions for issuance and prolongation of work permits to employers