Work in Kazakhstan for a corporation based in Thailand

Can I live in Kazakhstan and work remotely for a company in Thailand?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Both countries have the same visa regime.
  2. Both countries have the same visa requirements.
  3. Both countries are part of the Schengen area.
  4. Both countries have the same social security.
  5. Both countries have the same language and culture.

I am a British citizen and have a job in Kazakhstan. I want to move to Thailand and work for a company there.

How to find remote work in Thailand while living in Kazakhstan?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Thailand even though you are located in Kazakhstan. For that we have to apply for the Thailand visa, get a Thailand visa, and work in Thailand.

For those who are living in Kazakhstan, Thailand is a place that is quite near to them. The distance is less than 2 hours to fly from Kazakhstan to Thailand.
If you are planning to work in Thailand, you have to get the Thailand visa. You will get the Thailand visa from the Thai Embassy in Kazakhstan.
In this article, we will explain how to find remote work in Thailand while living in Kazakhstan.
Thailand visa
To get the Thailand visa, you have to apply for the visa in the embassy of Thailand in Kazakhstan.
You can apply for the Thailand visa through the online application form. You have to fill in the online form with your personal details and your job.
You have to select the type of the visa. You can get the tourist visa, working visa, or the working visa.
The working visa is the most suitable for you if you are planning to work in Thailand. The working visa is valid for a period of 6 months.
The tourist visa is valid for 30 days. You can get the tourist visa through the embassy of Thailand in Kazakhstan.
You have to pay the visa fee in the embassy. You can pay the visa fee through the online payment form.
If you are planning to get the working visa, you have to submit the work visa application form.

How to get paid in Kazakhstan when working remotely for a corporation in Thailand?

You can get paid in Kazakhstan even if you are working for a company in Thailand, however , the process is a little bit different.

How to get paid in Kazakhstan?
The first thing you need to do is to open an account with a bank in Kazakhstan.

What is a bank in Kazakhstan?
A bank in Kazakhstan is a financial institution where you can deposit money, make transfers, etc. There are two types of banks in Kazakhstan: state-owned and private.
State-owned banks are the most popular and widely used. They are the most trusted and safe.
Private banks are usually smaller, but they offer more services.

What is the difference between a bank in Kazakhstan and a bank in Thailand?
In Kazakhstan, you can open an account with a bank in one day.
In Thailand, it takes at least one week.
In Kazakhstan, you can deposit money in the morning and withdraw money in the evening.
In Thailand, you can deposit money in the morning and withdraw money in the afternoon.
In Kazakhstan, you can use the ATM 24 hours a day.
In Thailand, you can use the ATM only in the morning and afternoon.
In Kazakhstan, you can withdraw money in any ATM in the country.
In Thailand, you can withdraw money only in the bank’s ATM.
In Kazakhstan, you can open a bank account with any bank in the country.

How do taxes work in Kazakhstan if I’m working remotely for a company Kazakhstan?

When working remotely in Kazakhstan for a firm based in Thailand, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to be aware of the tax situation in your home country.

A standard tax system is not applicable in Kazakhstan, therefore you need to comply with local tax laws.
In Kazakhstan, you are required to pay taxes to the government on your worldwide income.
If you are a resident of Kazakhstan, your income is taxable and you need to pay taxes in Kazakhstan.
If you are a non-resident of Kazakhstan, you need to pay taxes in your home country.