Embassy
Embassy of Switzerland in Kyrgyzstan
21 Erkindik boulevard, Bishkek 720040
Kyrgyzstan visa requirements for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Kyrgyzstan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Passport
CHE
Switzerland
Going to
KGZ
Kyrgyzstan
No visa needed
Citizens of 55 listed countries can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Kyrgyzstan.
Ways into Kyrgyzstan
Check visa-free entry first. Other tourists need a tourist visa.
Visa not required For your passport30-day visa-free visitCitizens of 55 listed countries can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your nationality in the official visa checker.
- Count your days in Kyrgyzstan during each 60-day period.
- Show your valid travel document at the border.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- All visits together must stay within 30 days in each 60-day period.
- You may still need to register your stay.
Visa on arrival For your passportManas arrival visaCitizens of listed countries can apply for a visa at Manas Airport.
How to apply
- Confirm your nationality and visa type with the visa office.
- Fly into Manas International Airport.
- Apply there with the documents and fee requested.
- Check visa-free entry first; many listed nationalities can use it.
- Iranian citizens can use this route only for business or tourism.
eVisaOnline visa applicationApply online for an accepted visa type, then wait for approval.
- Fee
- Fee depends on your visa
How to apply
- Choose your nationality, travel document and visa type.
- Complete the English form; verify your email within 3 days.
- Upload your passport, photo and requested supporting documents.
- Check all details and pay by credit or debit card.
- Track your application with its reference number; wait for approval.
Documents required
- Undamaged passport, no unofficial remarks
- Passport valid 180 days past visa
- 2 blank passport pages
- Passport scan
- Digital photo
- Documents in Kyrgyz or Russian
- Translations into Kyrgyz or Russian
- Documents for your visa type
- Each traveller, including babies and children, needs a separate online visa.
- Fees cannot be refunded; wrong details after payment mean applying again.
eVisaTourist visa TSAn online tourist visa for people accepted by the official visa system.
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Check the fee when applying
How to apply
- Choose your nationality, travel document and tourist visa online.
- Fill in the form and upload the requested documents.
- Add the tourist statement and pay the shown fee.
- Wait for approval before travelling.
Documents required
- Passport scan
- Digital photo
- Tourist statement using official sample
- Other requested documents
- 2 blank pages
- 30 days is visa validity; a separate stay limit is not stated.
- You cannot get this visa inside Kyrgyzstan during a visa-free stay.
Sources (16)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Official Kyrgyz Republic electronic visa portal
- Official electronic visa portal: eligibility, questions, requirements and current visa categories
- Official electronic visa and Unified Permit services
- Foreign Ministry electronic consular service: visa types; some durations differ from the live visa portal
- Foreign Ministry: visa requirements; legacy guidance used only to confirm the embassy application route
- Embassy in Belarus: visa and visa-free entry, 23 September 2026
- Embassy in Abu Dhabi: visa-free groups, simplified visas and embassy procedures
- Embassy in Vienna: visa and visa-free arrangements
- Embassy in Vienna: resident-card conditions for simplified tourist visas
- Kyrgyz mission in Geneva: electronic visa application and passport requirements
- Embassy in Uzbekistan: visa issues, 28 July 2026; crossing list and simplified visa restrictions
- Official tourist visa TS statement samples
- Official business visa B statement sample
- Official medical institution invitation sample for business visa B
- State Border Service: Digital Border traveller information
- State Border Service: checkpoint information
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Switzerland
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyKGS с
- Time+5h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageKyrgyz
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Kyrgyzstan trip
Best time to go: June to September is best for northern Kyrgyzstan. April to June is good for hiking in lower mountains, and March to October suits the south. High mountain passes can close from October.
- BishkekThe capital has busy bazaars, Soviet monuments and large public squares.
- OshVisit its famous bazaar, mosques and Soviet architecture.
- Issyk KulThis large mountain lake is surrounded by peaks and is a popular summer destination.
- Tash RabatExplore the remains of an ancient inn for travelling traders in the Naryn region.
Scams to watch for in Kyrgyzstan
- Inflated taxi faresDrivers quote tourists high fares. At Manas airport, opening prices can be much higher than the expected fare, especially early in the morning. High quotes are also described for trips from Naryn to Kazarman, from Bokonbayevo to Karakol, and from the Irkeshtam border crossing to Osh.
- Money stolen from guesthouse roomsMoney left in a room disappears while the guest is away. There have been many reports involving cash stashes in rural guesthouses.
- Pickpocketing in crowdsA thief takes money or valuables while people are close together. Osh Bazaar is specifically linked to pickpocketing risk.
About Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked Central Asian republic covered largely by the Tian Shan mountains.
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Money
- Kyrgyzstani som (с)
- Languages
- Kyrgyz, Russian
- Time zone
- UTC+06:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +996
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Questions
Do swiss citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Kyrgyzstan. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
How long can swiss citizens stay in Kyrgyzstan?
Up to 30 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Switzerland, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Kyrgyzstan?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Belgium, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Kyrgyzstan are easier for swiss citizens?
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia Brunei, and 3 more let swiss citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Kyrgyzstan?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstani som (с). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyz and Russian.
How strong is the Switzerland passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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