Entry into the Kyrgyz Republic, stay on its territory and departure from the Kyrgyz Republic to foreign citizens is allowed on valid foreign passports and on the basis of visas of the Kyrgyz Republic issued by the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic.

 

Presently foreign citizens and stateless persons with electronic visas of the Kyrgyz Republic can cross the State Border of the Kyrgyz Republic at the following international checkpoints:

 

1. Manas-airport

2. "Osh-airport"

3. "Chon-Kapka-avtodorozhnyi"

4. "Chaldybar- avtodorozhnyi"

5. "Ak-Jol- avtodorozhnyi"

6. "Ak-Tilek- avtodorozhnyi"

7. "Dostuk- avtodorozhnyi"

8. "Kyzyl-Bel- avtodorozhnyi"

9. "Kulundu- avtodorozhnyi"

10. "Bor-Dobo- avtodorozhnyi"

11. "Irkeshtam- avtodorozhnyi"

12. "Torugart-avtodorozhnyi".

 

Visa and visa free regime

 

Within the framework of the Agreement on visa-free movement of citizens of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the territory of its participants, signed on October 9, 1992 in Bishkek, a visa-free regime applies to citizens holding all categories of national passports:

1. Azerbaijan

2. Armenia

3. Georgia

4. Moldova.

Within the framework of the Agreements between the Government of the Republic of Belarus, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Government of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on mutual visa-free trips of citizens, signed on November 30, 2000 in Minsk, in relation to citizens of the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan has a visa-free regime.

Within the framework of previously concluded (according to the principle of “tacit consent” applied in international law on the continuation of the application of international obligations until the stage of conclusion and entry into new international treaties) agreements between the former USSR and the following foreign states, a visa-free regime is in effect:

1. Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Agreement between the Government of the USSR and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the conditions for mutual trips of citizens of July 15, 1981);

2. Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Agreement between the Government of the USSR and the Government of the DPRK on the conditions for mutual travel of citizens of January 22, 1986);

3. Republic of Cuba (Agreement between the Government of the USSR and the Government of the Republic of Cuba on the conditions for mutual trips of citizens of January 10, 1985);

4. Lao People's Democratic Republic (Agreement between the Government of the USSR and the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on a visa-free regime for citizens of both states making business trips on diplomatic or official passports of December 20, 1984).

 

 

Within the framework of the Agreements between the Kyrgyz Republic and the following foreign states, a visa-free regime applies:

1. Malaysia (visa-free regime up to 30 days, Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of Malaysia on the partial abolition of the visa regime, signed on July 20, 1995 in Kuala Lumpur);

2. Turkey (visa-free regime up to 60 days, Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on mutual trips of citizens, signed on September 5, 2006 in Ankara);

3. Ukraine (visa-free regime up to 90 days, Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on mutual trips of citizens, signed on February 25, 2004 in Kyiv);

4. Uzbekistan (visa-free regime up to 60 days, Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on mutual trips of citizens, signed on September 3, 2006 in Tashkent);

5. Mongolia (visa-free regime up to 90 days, Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of Mongolia on the conditions for mutual trips of citizens, signed on December 4, 1999 in Bishkek).

 

 

In accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On the introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of certain states for up to 60 days” (unilateral decision of the Kyrgyz Republic), citizens of the following states are exempted from visa requirements for up to 60 days for entry / exit of stay in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic:

 

1. Australian union
2. Republic of Austria
3. Republic of Albania
4. Kingdom of Belgium
5. Republic of Bulgaria
6. Bosnia and Herzegovina
7. Vatican
8. Socialist Republic of Vietnam
9. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
10. Hungary
11. Federal Republic of Germany
12. Kingdom of the Netherlands
13. Hellenic Republic
14. Kingdom of Denmark
15. State of Israel
16. Italian Republic
17. Iceland
18. Ireland
19. Republic of Cyprus
20. The Kingdom of Spain
21. Canada
22. The Republic of Korea
23. State of Kuwait
24. Latvian republic
25. Republic of Lithuania
26. Principality of Liechtenstein
27. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
28. United Mexican States
29. Republic of Malta
30. Principality of Monaco
31. New Zealand
32. Kingdom of Norway
33. United Arab Emirates
34. Republic of Poland
35. Republic of Romania
36. Portuguese Republic
37. Republic of San Marino
38. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
39. Republic of Singapore
40. Republic of North Macedonia
41. The Slovak Republic
42. Republic of Slovenia
43. Kingdom of Thailand
44. USA
45. Republic of Finland
46. French Republic
47. Republic of Croatia
48. Czech Republic
49. Swiss Confederation
50. Kingdom of Sweden
51. Republic of Estonia
52. State of Qatar
53. State of Brunei Darussalam
54. Kingdom of Bahrain
55. Japan
56. Montenegro
57. Principality of Andorra Argentine Republic
58. Federative Republic of Brazil
59. Republic of Chile
60. Sultan of Oman

In accordance with the Decrees of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 87 dated February 7, 2009, No. 125 dated July 12, 2010. and No. 405 dated July 25, 2011, citizens of the following states can obtain visas of the Kyrgyz Republic in a simplified manner:

1. Republic of Austria

2. Australia

3. Kingdom of Belgium

4. Republic of Bulgaria

5. Bosnia and Herzegov

ina

6. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

7. Republic of Hungary

8. Federal Republic of Germany

9. Hellenic Republic

10. Kingdom of Denmark

11. State of Israel

12. Republic of Ireland

13. Republic of Iceland

14. Kingdom of Spain

15. Italian Republic

16. Canada

17. Republic of Cyprus

18. Republic of Korea

19. Republic of Lithuania

20. Republic of Latvia

21. Principality of Liechtenstein

22. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

23. Republic of Macedonia

24. Republic of Malta

25. Principality of Monaco

26. Kingdom of the Netherlands

27. Kingdom of Norway

28. New Zealand

29. Republic of Poland

30. Portuguese Republic

31. Republic of Romania

32. Republic of Serbia

33. Republic of Slovenia

34. Singapore

35. Slovak Republic

36. United States of America

37. Republic of Turkey

38. Republic of Finland

39. French Republic

40. Republic of Croatia

41. Republic of Montenegro

42. Czech Republic

43. Swiss Confederation

44. Kingdom of Sweden

45. Republic of Estonia

46. ​​Andorra

47. Argentina

48. Brazil

49. Vatican

50. Vietnam

51. Kingdom of Thailand

52. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

53. Mexico

54. United Arab Emirates

55. San Marino

56. Philippines

57. Republic of Albania

58. Brunei Darussalam

59. Republic of Indonesia

60. Republic of South Africa

61. Republic of Chile

62. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

63. State of Qatar

64. State of Kuwait

65. Sultanate of Oman

66. Kingdom of Bahrain

67. Japan

 

Within the framework of the Agreements on mutual visa-free regime for the period established by these agreements (the following have entered into force), citizens of the following countries, holders of diplomatic and service passports are subject to a visa-free regime:

1. Hungary (visa-free regime up to 30 days, November 1, 1997 in Bishkek)

2. China (visa-free regime up to 30 days, June 24, 2002 in Beijing) (Macau 14 days)

3. Turkmenistan (visa-free regime up to 30 days, March 6, 2000 in Ashgabat)

4. Islamic Republic of Iran (visa-free regime up to 30 days, March 8, 2005 in Bishkek)

5. Islamic Republic of Pakistan (visa-free regime up to 30 days, December 21, 2003 in Tehran)

6. Slovak Republic (visa-free regime up to 30 days, April 1, 2010 in Bishkek)

7. Republic of Korea (visa-free regime up to 30 days, November 30, 2010 in Seoul)

8. Indonesia (visa-free regime up to 30 days, September 23, 2011 in New York)

9. Republic of India (visa-free regime up to 90 days, July 19, 2013 in Bishkek)

10. Republic of Poland (visa-free regime 90 days within 180 days, June 6, 2013 in Bishkek)

11. State of Qatar (visa-free regime up to 90 days, December 8, 2014 in Doha)

12. Republic of Estonia (visa-free regime up to 90 days, based on the note of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic dated April 15, 2015)

13. French Republic (visa-free regime up to 90 days within 180 days) (diplomatic passport of the Kyrgyz Republic - Agreement on mutual exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports, signed in Bishkek on 30.03.2016)

14. Italian Republic (visa-free regime up to 90 days within 180 days) (diplomatic passport of the Kyrgyz Republic - Agreement between the Government of the Italian Republic and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on mutual exemption from short-term visas for holders of diplomatic passports, signed in Paris on 15.04.2016 ).

15. Kingdom of Morocco (visa-free regime up to 90 days within 180 days) (Agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco on exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports, signed in Rabat on 30.03.2017).

About visa types and categories

 

Business visa («B») – is issued to an applicant, entering Kyrgyz Republic with business purposes, to participate in negotiations, conferences and meetings, sport events, organized by state offices and local governments, international organizations and legal entities up to 60 days.

 

Family visa («F») is issued to the family members (spouse, underage children and dependent parents) of a foreign citizen, residing in Kyrgyz Republic with the Official (“О”), Invest (“I”), Employment («W1» и «W2»), Study («S») visa categories, and on the basis of residence permit, for a period up to 1 year with the possibility of annual extension without the right to work.

 

Guest visa («G») is issued to the applicant for a period of up to 60 days, entering the Kyrgyz Republic for various purposes of private nature, to visit friends and acquaintances or to receive medical services.

 

Invest visa («I») is issued to the investor or head of foreign investment company who carry out investment activity in Kyrgyz Republic and submit necessary supporting documents, certifying contribution to the economy of Kyrgyz Republic of the monetary and material values, equivalent to the amount of 10 (ten) million soms, for industrial, agricultural, financial, energy, educational, medical, engineering and constructional purposes, and also IT technologies.

 

Mountain tourism visa («MT») is issued to a foreign citizen for visiting the Kyrgyz Republic for the purpose of alpine tourism (alpinism, climbing, snowboarding, rafting, freeriding, etc.).

 

Relatives visa («O») for visiting relatives or family reunion is issued for a period of up to 1 year to an applicant entering the Kyrgyz Republic for temporary or permanent residence or obtaining refugee status.

 

Religious visa ("R") is issued to a missionary who intends to visit the Kyrgyz Republic through cooperation with religious organizations, subject to a permit issued by the authorized state body for religious Affairs, for a period of up to 60 days.

 

Official visa («O») is issued to a foreign citizen, bearer of an official passport, intending to visit Kyrgyz Republic with official affairs.

Official visa is issued to:

- a foreign citizen, entering the Kyrgyz Republic by the invitation of state offices of the Kyrgyz Republic with official affairs - visa up to 90 days.

- a member of an administrative-technical and maintenance staff of a diplomatic mission or consular office of foreign county in Kyrgyz Republic or employee of an international organization representation (spouse and children under 18 years of age, and dependent parents), - visa up to 1 year, unless otherwise is provided by an international treaty, that has entered into legal force, the participant of which is the Kyrgyz Republic, or according to the principle of reciprocity;

- a foreign courier carrying diplomatic mail, if he does not have a diplomatic passport – visa up to 90 days, unless otherwise is provided by an international treaty, that has entered into legal force, the participant of which is Kyrgyz Republic, or according to the principle of reciprocity.

 

Student visa («S») is issued to an applicant, entering Kyrgyz Republic to study, up to 90 days.

Student visa («S») on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic can be extended for a period up to 1 year if studying at a higher educational institution or for the duration of a studying course in the initially declared educational institution of Kyrgyz Republic, registered on the territory of Kyrgyz Republic.

 

Tourist visa («TS») is issued to an applicant, intending to visit Kyrgyz Republic with purpose of tourism, for a period up to 60 days.

 

Visa to ethnic Kyrgyz (“M”) is issued for a period of up to 1 year for visiting or returning the Kyrgyz Republic to a foreign citizen - ethnic Kyrgyz, a former citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic or the Kyrgyz SSR for further obtaining “Kairylman” status (an ethnic Kyrgyz who has returned to his or her ethnic motherland from abroad).

 

Employment visa («W1») is issued to an applicant for getting a work permit or for individual entrepreneurship. This type of visa lets applicant enter Kyrgyz Republic up to 60 days without permission to work and individual entrepreneurship.

After getting work permit, Consular service or Ministry of foreign affairs representation on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic issues applicant multiple employment visa («W1») for the validity period of the work permit.

 

Employment visa («W2») is issued to applicants, for whom, in accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On External Labor Migration” there is a different procedure of performing labor activity, without getting work permit, up to 90 days.

Employment visa («W2») can be extended annually on the territory of Kyrgyz Republic by Consular service or Ministry of foreign affairs representation on the territory of Kyrgyz Republic on the basis of the certificate of an authorized state office in the field of migration or accreditation (for journalists and correspondents).

 

Diplomatic visa («D») is issued to a foreign citizen, holder of the diplomatic passport, intending to visit Kyrgyz Republic with official affairs.

Diplomatic visa is issued to:

- heads of foreign states, governments, family members, accompanying them, and to the members of foreign official delegations – visa up to 30 days, unless otherwise is provided by an international treaty, that has entered into legal force, the participant of which is Kyrgyz Republic, or according to the principle of reciprocity.

- person, holding diplomatic or consular position in a diplomatic mission or consular office of foreign country, executive of an international organization representation in Kyrgyz Republic, enjoying immunities and privileges in Kyrgyz Republic, and his/her family members (spouse and children under 18 years of age, and dependent parents), enjoying immunities and privileges, - visa up to 1 year, unless otherwise is provided by an international treaty, that has entered into legal force, the participant of which is Kyrgyz Republic, or according to the principle of reciprocity.

- foreign diplomatic courier – visa up to 90 days, unless otherwise is provided by an international treaty, that has entered into legal force, the participant of which is Kyrgyz Republic, or according to the principle of reciprocity.