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5 routes
Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Kyrgyzstan Visa-Free Entry (Short Stay)
Kyrgyzstan allows nationals of a defined list of countries to enter without a visa for short stays for tourism, visiting friends or family, and short business trips. Under the Law on a visa-free regime, citizens of a set of partner states (including Armenia, Belarus, Mongolia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine) may stay up to 60 days, while a broader group of around 50 economically developed countries (including the EU member states, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and the GCC states) may stay up to 30 days within any 60-day period. The exact duration depends on nationality, so travellers must verify their entitlement against the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs list before travel. No work is permitted on visa-free entry, and foreigners staying beyond the registration-free period must register with the migration authorities.
Max stay
60 days
Document checklist (5)
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Return or onward ticketOptionalEvidence of onward travel may be requested at the border.
Proof of accommodationOptionalHotel booking or host details; required for certain nationalities such as Hong Kong, Macao and Malaysia.
Proof of sufficient fundsOptionalEvidence of means to support the stay may be requested on entry.
Migration registrationOptionalRegistration with the State Migration Service if staying beyond the registration-free threshold.
Tourist Visa
Kyrgyzstan E-Visa (Tourist)
The electronic tourist visa (category TS) is issued through the official portal evisa.e-gov.kg to nationals who are not eligible for visa-free entry, for tourism, visiting friends and relatives, and obtaining medical services. The visa is valid for entry within 90 days and permits a stay of up to 30 or 60 days depending on the option chosen. It is available as single or multiple entry, with fees that vary by stay length and number of entries (around USD 40 for a one-month single entry up to roughly USD 70 for multiple entry); an urgent service issues the visa in about 3 business days for a higher fee. The e-visa can currently be used only at designated international checkpoints, including Manas and Osh airports. It does not authorise employment.
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the requested visa validity, with at least 2 blank pages.
Passport bio-data scanScanned colour copy of the passport bio-data page.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo meeting the portal's specifications.
Online application formCompleted e-visa application submitted via evisa.e-gov.kg.
Payment cardCredit or debit card to pay the visa fee online.
Proof of accommodationOptionalHotel reservation or host details for the stay.
Tourist Visa
Kyrgyzstan Mountain Tourism Visa
The mountain tourism visa (category MT) is a dedicated short-stay category for mountaineering, trekking, climbing and skiing in Kyrgyzstan's high-altitude regions, reflecting the country's role as a Central Asian alpine destination. It permits a longer stay of up to 90 days, beyond the 60-day maximum of the standard tourist visa, to accommodate extended expeditions. The fee varies by stay length and entries. It does not authorise employment, and access to certain border or restricted mountain zones may require separate permits.
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages.
Passport bio-data scanScanned colour copy of the passport bio-data page.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo.
Itinerary or tour confirmationOptionalTrekking, climbing or expedition itinerary or confirmation from a tour operator.
Online application formCompleted application submitted via evisa.e-gov.kg.
Border-zone permitOptionalSeparate permit for restricted or border mountain areas, where applicable.
Transit Visa
Kyrgyzstan Transit Visa
The transit visa (category TR) is for foreigners passing through Kyrgyzstan en route to a third country. It permits a short stay of up to 5 days and is issued via the e-visa portal or at a consulate. Applicants generally need to show a visa for the onward destination (where required) and a ticket confirming continued travel. The transit visa does not permit tourism beyond the transit period or any employment.
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages.
Passport bio-data scanScanned colour copy of the passport bio-data page.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo.
Onward travel ticketTicket confirming continued travel to a third country.
Visa for onward destinationOptionalEntry visa for the destination country, where one is required.
Online application formCompleted application submitted via evisa.e-gov.kg.
Business Visitor Visa
Kyrgyzstan E-Visa (Business)
The electronic business visa (category B) is issued through evisa.e-gov.kg for non-commercial business activities such as negotiations, meetings, conferences, seminars and sports or cultural events. The visa permits a stay of up to 30 or 60 days and is available as single or multiple entry, with fees that scale by stay length and entries (roughly USD 60 for a one-month single entry up to about USD 93 for a 60-day multiple-entry visa); an urgent option issues the visa in around 3 business days at a higher fee. A business visa does not authorise local employment, which requires a work permit and the corresponding work (employment) category. The e-visa is accepted only at designated international checkpoints.
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the requested visa validity, with at least 2 blank pages.
Passport bio-data scanScanned colour copy of the passport bio-data page.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo meeting the portal's specifications.
Invitation or supporting letterLetter from the host company or event organiser confirming the business purpose.
Online application formCompleted e-visa application submitted via evisa.e-gov.kg.
Payment cardCredit or debit card to pay the visa fee online.
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Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Kyrgyzstan Student Visa
The study visa (category S) is for foreign nationals admitted to an accredited Kyrgyz educational institution. It is typically issued for an initial entry permitting a stay of up to 90 days, which is then extended in-country up to one year on the basis of confirmation from the institution and the Ministry of Education and Science, renewable for the duration of the programme. Students staying long-term generally obtain a temporary residence permit issued for study from the State Migration Service. The visa requires an admission or enrolment letter from the host institution. It permits study but not general employment.
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the requested validity, with at least 2 blank pages.
Admission / enrolment letterOfficial invitation or admission letter from an accredited Kyrgyz educational institution.
Passport bio-data scanScanned colour copy of the passport bio-data page.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo.
Online application formCompleted application submitted via evisa.e-gov.kg or at a consulate.
Proof of fundsOptionalEvidence of means to cover tuition and living costs may be requested.
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Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
2 routes
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Kyrgyzstan Digital Nomad Visa
Kyrgyzstan introduced a digital nomad status for foreign professionals in high-technology sectors after President Sadyr Japarov signed amendments to the Law on External Labour Migration in October 2024, establishing a permanent procedure and an online application platform. The status targets specialists in information and communication technologies, software development, the creative industries and related digital fields. It is initially granted for around 60 days and can then be extended for one year and renewed annually for up to ten years. Eligibility is limited to nationals of a defined list of roughly 61 countries, including both visa-free states and non-exempt countries such as Germany, Japan, South Korea, the UK and the USA. The status legalises remote and high-tech work in Kyrgyzstan.
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the requested validity, with blank pages.
Proof of high-tech / digital occupationEvidence of work in ICT, software development, creative industries or related digital fields (contracts, employer or client documents).
Proof of incomeEvidence of remote income sufficient to support the stay.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo.
Online application formApplication submitted via the digital nomad online platform / evisa.e-gov.kg.
Skilled Work Visa
Kyrgyzstan Work Permit and Employment Visa (Single Permit)
Foreign nationals employed by a Kyrgyz employer require both an employment (work) visa and a work permit issued by the State Migration Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. Employers must first secure a place under the annual foreign-labour quota, which is set by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration by industry and region and is annulled if unused within three months of issuance. The work visa is generally issued for up to one year and is renewable while employment and the permit continue. Reception and consideration of applications are free of charge; a state fee under Government Decree No. 754 is payable only on issuance of the permit. From 1 January 2025 Kyrgyzstan introduced a Single Permit replacing the separate work permit and work visa under a single-window principle. The permit is tied to the specific employer.
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Employer applicationApplication filed by the employer to the State Migration Service for the foreign worker under the labour quota.
Employment contractSigned contract between the employer and the foreign worker stating role and conditions.
Employer registration documentsState registration certificate and, where relevant, licences of the employing entity.
PassportWorker's valid travel document with a notarised translation.
Medical (HIV) certificateMedical certificate including HIV test as required for work authorisation.
PhotographsColour photos (3x4) meeting the specified format.
State duty paymentOriginal receipt of the state fee paid on issuance of the permit.
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Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
1 route
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Business Investor Visa
Kyrgyzstan Investment Visa
The investment visa (category I) is issued to a foreign investor or the head of a foreign-invested company, and their dependent family members, who contribute to the Kyrgyz economy. Since 15 March 2023 the visa is granted for 5 years for a contribution in monetary or material values of at least 10 million soms (about USD 115,000), and for 10 years for a contribution of at least 20 million soms (about USD 229,000), across eligible sectors such as industry, agriculture, banking, energy, education, medicine, construction and ICT. The visa allows the holder to freely enter and leave Kyrgyzstan, move within the country, and develop and manage their own business. This is an active-business investor route, not a passive golden visa; the investment must be genuine and documented. Family members (spouse, minor children and dependent parents) may be included.
Validity
1,825 days
Min. investment
KGS 115,000
Document checklist (6)
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the requested validity, with blank pages.
Proof of investmentDocuments certifying a contribution to the Kyrgyz economy of at least 10 million soms in monetary or material values.
Company registration documentsRegistration of the foreign-invested company in Kyrgyzstan, where applicable.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo.
Family documentsOptionalMarriage and birth certificates for dependent family members to be included.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
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Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
2 routes
Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Kyrgyzstan Family / Relatives Visa
Kyrgyzstan issues private-visit and family categories for visiting or joining relatives. The relatives visa (category RL) is for foreigners visiting family members, and the family-members category (FF) is for dependants of a foreigner holding a longer-term Kyrgyz visa or residence status. These categories can be issued for stays of up to one year and require evidence of the family relationship and an invitation from the relative or sponsor in Kyrgyzstan. They do not in themselves grant work rights; long-term family members generally regularise their stay through a temporary residence permit.
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months, with blank pages.
Invitation from relative or sponsorInvitation from the family member or sponsor resident in Kyrgyzstan.
Proof of relationshipMarriage, birth or other certificate evidencing the family relationship.
Sponsor's status documentCopy of the sponsor's Kyrgyz visa, residence permit or identity document.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo.
Application formCompleted visa application.
Ancestry / Repatriation
Kyrgyzstan Kairylman (Ethnic Kyrgyz Returnee) Status
Kairylman is a special legal status for ethnic Kyrgyz who resettle, or wish to resettle, in Kyrgyzstan, and the corresponding ethnic-Kyrgyz visa (category M) facilitates their return. The status is granted by a special interdepartmental commission (including the State Committee for National Security, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration, and the Population Registration Department), with applications reviewed within about three months. Kairylman status is granted for three years, during which the holder is expected to apply for Kyrgyz citizenship, which is available on a simplified basis for ethnic Kyrgyz under a presidential order. Holders are eligible for state resettlement support, including transport-cost compensation, a lump-sum allowance, housing assistance, vocational training and help finding work.
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (5)
Passport or travel documentValid travel or identity document of the applicant.
Proof of Kyrgyz ethnicity / originDocuments evidencing ethnic Kyrgyz origin of the applicant or their ancestors.
Application to the commissionApplication for Kairylman status submitted to the interdepartmental commission.
Birth and civil-status certificatesBirth certificate and documents on marital and family status.
PhotographsColour photos meeting the required format.
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Spouse / Partner Visa
Dependent Relative Visa
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Religious Worker Visa
Kyrgyzstan Religious Activity Visa
The religion visa (category R) is for foreign nationals carrying out missionary or other religious activity in Kyrgyzstan. Religious and missionary activity is regulated by the State Commission for Religious Affairs, and foreign missionaries must be accredited and registered through a recognised religious organisation in addition to holding the visa. The visa is typically issued for short stays of up to 60 days and is extendable for those continuing accredited religious work. It does not authorise general secular employment.
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
60 days
Document checklist (5)
PassportTravel document valid for at least 6 months, with blank pages.
Invitation from registered religious organisationSupporting letter from a religious organisation registered in Kyrgyzstan.
Missionary accreditation / registrationAccreditation with the State Commission for Religious Affairs for missionary activity.
Digital photographRecent passport-style colour photo.
Application formCompleted visa application.
Long-Term Residence Permit
Kyrgyzstan Temporary Residence Permit
The temporary residence permit is issued by the migration authorities to foreign nationals and stateless persons who intend to reside in Kyrgyzstan for work, study or investment activity. It is granted for one year and can be extended, with total temporary residence generally not exceeding five years. Applicants must usually have resided lawfully in Kyrgyzstan for at least six months before applying and file at the Ministry of Internal Affairs body nearest their place of stay. The application is reviewed within about one month. The permit underpins long-term work, study and investment stays and counts toward the residence period required for permanent residence.
Processing time
30 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid travel document, with notarised translation where required.
Residence-permit applicationApplication filed with the local Ministry of Internal Affairs / migration body.
Basis documentEvidence of the grounds for residence: employment, enrolment or investment activity.
Proof of prior lawful stayEvidence of at least six months of lawful residence in Kyrgyzstan before applying.
Medical (HIV) certificateMedical certificate including HIV test as required.
PhotographsColour photos meeting the required format.
Permanent Residence
Kyrgyzstan Permanent Residence Permit
The permanent residence permit is issued to foreign nationals who have established sufficient ties to Kyrgyzstan, typically after a period of temporary residence. It is granted for five years, but not beyond the validity of the holder's foreign passport, and is renewable. Permanent residents enjoy broad rights to live and work in the country and have a stable basis for eventual naturalisation. The permit is administered by the State Migration Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
PassportValid travel document, with notarised translation where required.
Permanent-residence applicationApplication filed with the migration authorities.
Proof of prior residenceEvidence of qualifying prior lawful residence in Kyrgyzstan.
Proof of means / tiesEvidence of income, accommodation or family ties supporting settlement.
Medical (HIV) certificateMedical certificate including HIV test as required.
PhotographsColour photos meeting the required format.
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