Kyrgyzstan Visa

Kyrgyzstan is the most tourist-friendly country in Central Asia, offering visa-free entry to citizens of many nations. Depending on the country, visitors can enjoy stays ranging from 30 days to an indefinite period without the need for a visa. Below is a list of nationalities eligible for visa-free entry, as well as those who require an e-visa or must apply at an embassy.

Citizens from all countries, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, can apply for an e-visa via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at www.evisa.e-gov.kg. The processing time is three days, and the cost varies based on the length of stay (from 30 to 90 days) and the number of entries. Payments can be made using VISA or MasterCard.

Please note that e-visa holders can enter and exit Kyrgyzstan through the following border crossings:

If you haven’t found your nationality in the list above, you will need to obtain visa at the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic. In any case, you will need a Letter of Invitation (a.k.a Visa support) from Kyrgyz travel company, unless you are a holder of passport issued by the following countries.

For citizens of all other countries, visa support (including a LOI) will be necessary to receive a visa to Kyrgyzstan.

The following information is needed for Kyrgyzstan visa support:

1. Full name
2. Citizenship
3. Date of birth
4. Place of birth
5. Sex
6. Passport number
7. Marital status
8. Workplace (company name, address)
9. Job title
10. Embassy/consulate where you will be obtaining your visa (city, country)
11. Duration of stay: date of arrival and exit
12. Number of entries (single/multiple)
13. Cities you plan to visit
14. Purpose of visit
15. Temporary address in Kyrgyzstan
16. Copy of passport
17. If you are applying for a Kyrgyz visa in a country other than your country of citizenship, we will need a copy of your visa to this country.

Citizens from following countries are entitled to obtain a 1-month tourist visa upon entry at in Manas International Airport without any Letter of Invitation:

Resident Visa holders (with a valid Resident Permit) of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman can obtain a one-month tourist visa for Kyrgyzstan on arrival at Bishkek airport. Please note that your Resident Permit must be valid for at least 180 days from the date of your arrival to Kyrgyzstan.

For the most up to date information it is always better to check the official site of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kyrgyz Republic: http://www.mfa.gov.kg/

Consular Department at the Manas airport provides free consultation on the following phone number:

Consul mobile phone number (24 hours): +996 550 770 433;

Citizens of certain countries are required to register at local police stations (OVIR/OVD) within 5 days of their arrival, including weekends and the day of arrival. This registration can be arranged as an additional service. Generally, travelers from countries that require a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan must complete registration within this timeframe. Failure to do so can lead to a fine of 10,000 som, and border officials will prevent you from leaving the country until the fine is paid, potentially causing missed flights and additional costs.

An exception is Uzbekistan, whose citizens do not need a visa but are still required to register.

Certain regions in Kyrgyzstan require special permits for access or passage, particularly those near the Chinese border in Issyk-Kul and Naryn Provinces. Shahina Travel is not responsible for activities involving alpinism or adventure sports in these areas. Therefore, we only issue border permits for light treks and guided tours. Traveling to these regions without the necessary permits can be risky and may lead to serious legal consequences with the Kyrgyz authorities. The areas requiring permits include Karkyra, Inylchek, the regions around Pobeda Peak and Khan Tengri, Kel-Suu, At-Bashi, Ak-Sai, Peak Lenin, and the vicinity of Torugart.