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.

About E-VISA - www.evisa.e-gov.kg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan has launched e-Visa portal to facilitate visa issuance process for genuine travellers.

Travelers have possibility to obtain a short-term visa without visiting Embassy or Consular office of the Kyrgyz Republic, following two simple steps: applying and making online payment. Electronic visa application does not require more information than traditional paper application and it grants the same right to enter Kyrgyzstan territory as ordinary sticker-visa in the passport.

Applying for a visa through this portal has lots of advantages. No need to make an appointment or present original documents to the Embassy or Consular Office.

All you need is internet connection, credit or debit card for making payment and scanned copies of your documents.

You can check if you are eligible for e-Visa by going Home Page >>> Information >>> Do I need visa? and selecting your country/region of travel document. Each traveler must obtain a separate e-Visa, including infants and children (even if children/infants are included in their parents’ passports). Your travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you intend to enter Kyrgyzstan.

Additional information can be found on the website of the «Electronic visa» www.evisa.e-gov.kg, as well as by sending an e-mail to evisa.kg@mfa.gov.kg.

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

In accordance with the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic «On visa-free regime for citizens of some countries for a term up to 60 days», nationals holding any category of passports of the following countries can enter the Kyrgyz Republic without obtaining visas for a term up to 60 days:

1. Andorra

2. Argentina

3. Australia

4. Austria

5. Bahrain

6. Belgium

7. Bosnia and Herzegovina

8. Brazil

9. Brunei-Darussalam

10. Canada

11. Chile

12. Croatia

13. Czech Republic

14. Denmark

15. Estonia

16. Finland

17. France

18. Germany

19. Greece

20. Holy See

21. Hungary

22. Iceland

23. Ireland

24. Italy

25. Japan

26. Korea (Republic of)

27. Kuwait

28. Latvia

29. Liechtenstein

30. Lithuania

31. Luxemburg

32. Malta

33. Monaco

34. Montenegro

35. Netherlands

36. New Zealand

37. Norway

38. Poland

39. Portugal

40. Qatar

41. Oman

42. San Marino

43. Saudi Arabia

44. Singapore

45. Slovakia

46. Slovenia

47. Spain

48. Sweden

49. Switzerland

50. United Arab Emirates

51. United Kingdom

52. United States of America

 

Facilitated visa countries

Nationals holding passports of the following countries can obtain visas both in the Embassy or by arrival at the "Manas" international airport

1.    Albania

2.    Bulgaria

3.    Macedonia

4.    Serbia

5.    Romania

6.    Venezuela

7.    Mexico

8.    Cyprus

9.    Israel

10.  Turkey

11.  Indonesia

12.  Philippines

13.  Thailand

14.   Republic of South Africa

15.   Iran (*)

16.   Algeria (**)

17.   Bangladesh (**)

18.   Egypt (**)

19.   India (**)

20.   Jordan (**)

21.   Lebanon (**)

22.   Morocco (**)

23.   Nepal (**)

24.   Pakistan (**)

25.   Tunisia (**)

26.   Sri Lanka (**)

 (*) Note: Only in relation to entry-exit visas of the Kyrgyz Republic categories of "business" and "tourist".

(**) Note: Only in relation to entry-exit visas of the Kyrgyz Republic of the category "tourist" (up to 1 month) for foreign citizens with a valid residence permit (resident card) of the following foreign states: United Arab Emirates, State of Kuwait, State of Qatar, State of Brunei Darussalam, Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

 

About visa types and categories:

Diplomatic visa («D») is issued to a foreign citizen - the holder of a diplomatic passport entering the Kyrgyz Republic on official business.

Diplomatic visa is issued to:

- heads of foreign states, governments, family members of the said persons following him, as well as members of foreign official delegations - a visa for up to 30 days, unless otherwise provided by an international treaty of the Kyrgyz Republic or in accordance with the principle of reciprocity

- a person holding a diplomatic or consular position in a diplomatic mission or consular institution of a foreign state, an official of a representative office of an international organization in the Kyrgyz Republic enjoying immunities and privileges in the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as members of his family (spouse, dependent children and parents) enjoying diplomatic privileges and immunities, - visa for a period of up to 1 year, unless otherwise provided by an international agreement of the Kyrgyz Republic or in accordance with the principle of reciprocity

- to a foreign diplomatic courier - a visa for up to 90 days, unless otherwise provided by an international agreement of the Kyrgyz Republic or in accordance with the principle of reciprocity.

Official visa («O») is issued to a foreign citizen-the owner of a service/official passport entering the Kyrgyz Republic on official business.

Official visa is issued to:

- a foreign citizen entering at the invitation of the state bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic on official business - a visa for up to 90 days

- a member of the administrative, technical and service personnel of the diplomatic mission and consular institution of a foreign state in the Kyrgyz Republic or an employee of the representative office of an international organization in the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as members of his family (spouse, children and parents who are dependent) - a visa for up to 1 year, unless otherwise provided by an international agreement Of the Kyrgyz Republic or in accordance with the principle of reciprocity

- a foreign courier carrying diplomatic mail, if he does not have a diplomatic passport - a visa for up to 90 days, unless otherwise provided by an international agreement of the Kyrgyz Republic or in accordance with the principle of reciprocity.

Invest visa («I») is issued to an investor or the head of a foreign investment company engaged in investment activities in the Kyrgyz Republic and who has submitted the necessary supporting documents certifying the contribution to the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, its monetary and material values equivalent to the amount of 10 (ten) million soms intended for production, industrial, agricultural, banking, energy, educational, medical, engineering and construction purposes, as well as information and communication technologies, - visa for up to 3 years.

Employment visa («W») is issued to the applicant to obtain a permit for labor or individual entrepreneurial activity on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. This visa grants the applicant the right to enter the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic for up to 60 days, without the right to carry out labor or individual entrepreneurial activity.

Upon receipt of a work permit, DCS and MFA, the applicant is issued a work visa (type "W"), - for the duration of the work permit, but not more than 1 year.

Special work visa (type "SW") is issued to an applicant for whom, in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in the field of external migration, a different procedure for carrying out work activities is provided without obtaining a work permit, as well as to employees of charitable foundations, for up to 60 days.

A special work visa (type "SW") is issued by the DCS, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or foreign institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic on the basis of a certificate from an authorized state body in the field of migration or accreditation (for journalists and correspondents) or on the basis of an appeal from state bodies (for employees of charitable foundations implementing projects on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic), but not more than 1 year.

Study visa (type "S") is issued to an applicant entering the Kyrgyz Republic for training - for up to 90 days.

A study visa (type "S") is issued on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic for a period of up to 1 year in the case of studying in educational organizations registered on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Business visa («B») is issued to an applicant entering the Kyrgyz Republic for business purposes, to participate in negotiations, conferences and meetings, sports events organized by state and local self-government bodies, international organizations and legal entities, as well as foreign institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic within the framework of economic diplomacy projects - for up to 60 days.

Driver’s visa («T») is issued to foreign citizens entering the Kyrgyz Republic by truck for international cargo transportation.

A driver's visa is issued for a period of up to 6 months, with the condition that the applicant stays on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic for no more than 30 days per trip, unless otherwise established by an international agreement of the Kyrgyz Republic or on the principles of reciprocity.

Special guest visa (type "SG") is issued to an applicant entering the Kyrgyz Republic for various business or private purposes, on behalf of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic or the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic for a period not exceeding 1 year.

Relatives visa («RL») is issued to the applicant for up to 1 year, in case of visiting close relatives or family reunification.

If necessary, an exit/entry single-entry Tuugandar visa (type "RL") is issued to a person recognized as a refugee, in the presence of supporting documents, in coordination with the national security authorities for up to 60 days.

Visa to ethnic kyrgyz («M») is issued to ethnic Kyrgyz, with the possibility of subsequent obtaining the status of "kairylman", as well as to persons born on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic or the Kyrgyz SSR, to visit or return to the Kyrgyz Republic for up to 1 year.

If necessary, a person with the status of "kairylman", in coordination with the authorized state body of the Kyrgyz Republic in charge of national security issues (hereinafter referred to as the national security body), is issued an exit / entry meken visa (type "M") for up to 1 year.

Tourist visa («TS») is issued to an applicant intending to visit the Kyrgyz Republic for the purpose of tourism, with various private purposes, including visiting friends, receiving medical services, without the right to carry out labor or individual entrepreneurial activity, as well as other actions related to making a profit on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic, for up to 60 days, for single entry and exit.

Mountain tourism visa (type "MT") is issued to an applicant intending to visit the Kyrgyz Republic for the purpose of mountain tourism (mountaineering, snowboarding, trekking, rafting, mountain biking, heli-skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, freeride, skitour and other types of mountain tourism) for up to 90 days.

Religion («R») is issued to a missionary intending to visit the Kyrgyz Republic through cooperation with religious organizations, subject to a permit issued by the authorized state body for religious affairs for up to 60 days.

Foreigner's family visa (type "FF") is issued to family members of the applicant (spouse, children under 18, parents of minor children, as well as children with disabilities and dependent parents) staying in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic with service (type "O"), investment (type "I"), labor (types "W"), special labor (type "SW"), relatives visa (type "RL"), educational (type "S"), as well as on the basis of a residence permit or registration at the place of stay (in relation to citizens of states, which are subject to a visa-free stay on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic), or the status of kayrylman for up to 1 year, without the right to work or individual entrepreneurial activity, as well as other actions related to profit-making on the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Transit visa («TR») is issued to an applicant following transit through the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic to third countries for a period of validity of up to 5 days.

Leave visa («L») is issued to the applicant for departure from the Kyrgyz Republic, taking into account the completion of the overdue period of stay, for a period of validity of up to 10 days.

Digital nomad (type "DN") is issued by the DCS to a foreign citizen or a stateless person engaged in activities in the field of information and communication technologies and engaged in the development of software products, at the request of the authorized state body for the implementation of state policy in the field of digitalization and electronic management or the owner of the status "Digital Nomad "Digital nomad" for up to 6 months.

 

General list of required documents for obtaining any type of visas:

1. Completed- Visa Application Form.

2. One passport size color photograph (3*4 cm) that should be stapled to the marked space of the application form.

3. A valid passport (along with 1 photocopy of the main page) that should have at least one clear page for a visa stamp. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the validity of the requested visa expires.

4. Visa fees should be paid to the bank account of the Embassy: IBAN:BE66 4388 4967 4143 (BIC: KREDBEBB).

5. Additional documents (depends on type of a visa). You can find all required documents on E-VISA web site - www.evisa.e-gov.kg.

Visa Processing Time

After completed visa application form is received with all of the required documents, including a visa support letter, the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to Belgium will process and issue visa within 7 business days. Therefore the Consular Section strongly encourages visa applicants and their agents to apply as early as possible and provide complete application form with all required documents as instructed.

Urgent visa can be issued within 3 business days. Consular fee for urgent services is double of the original price.