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Kyrgyzstan visas

Kyrgyzstan e-visa

Citizens of all countries and territories may apply online for a tourist, group tourist or business visa. These visas are valid for 30 or 60 days.

Ways to get a Kyrgyzstan e-visa

  1. Tourist and group tourist online visas

    eVisa

    Citizens of all countries and territories may apply for tourism or group tourism.

    Valid for
    30 or 60 days.
    1. Apply for a tourist or group tourist visa through the online visa system.
    2. Enter through an approved airport or land crossing.
    Apply on the official website

  2. Business online visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of all countries and territories may apply for business travel.

    Valid for
    30 or 60 days.
    1. Apply for a business visa through the online visa system.
    2. Enter through an approved airport or land crossing.
    Apply on the official website

Who needs it

Visitors must obtain an online visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.

Who doesn't

Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an online visa. Eligible travellers can instead get a visa on arrival.

How to apply

  1. Apply through the online visa system for tourism, group tourism or business.
  2. Enter through an approved airport or land crossing.

Good to know

  • Enter through Manas or Osh airport, or an approved land crossing.
  • Approved crossings with China are Irkeshtam and Torugart.
  • Approved crossings with Kazakhstan are Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar and Chon-Kapka.
  • Approved crossings with Tajikistan are Bor-Dobo, Kulundu and Kyzyl-Bel.
  • The approved crossing with Uzbekistan is Dostuk-Dostlik, north of Osh.
  • Holders of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan passports must select China when applying.
  • Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for Kyrgyzstan?

Visitors must obtain an online visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival. Travellers who qualify for visa-free entry do not need an online visa. Eligible travellers can instead get a visa on arrival.

What are the ways to get a e-visa for Kyrgyzstan?

There are 2 options: Tourist and group tourist online visas (an online visa); Business online visa (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Kyrgyzstan?

Yes: Tourist and group tourist online visas and Business online visa. Citizens of all countries and territories may apply for tourism or group tourism.

How long is a Kyrgyzstan e-visa valid?

30 or 60 days.

How do I apply for a Kyrgyzstan e-visa?

1. 1. Apply through the online visa system for tourism, group tourism or business. 2. 2. Enter through an approved airport or land crossing.

What rules do I have to follow on a Kyrgyzstan e-visa?

Enter through Manas or Osh airport, or an approved land crossing. Approved crossings with China are Irkeshtam and Torugart. Approved crossings with Kazakhstan are Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar and Chon-Kapka. Approved crossings with Tajikistan are Bor-Dobo, Kulundu and Kyzyl-Bel.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for Kyrgyzstan?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Kyrgyzstan visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for Kyrgyzstan be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Kyrgyzstan e-visa rules?

On Kyrgyzstan's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my e-visa once I am in Kyrgyzstan?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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