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Kyrgyzstan visas

Kyrgyzstan tourist visa

Many travellers can visit without a visa. Other travellers can apply online for a tourist or group tourist visa, and some can get a visa on arrival.

Ways to get a Kyrgyzstan tourist visa

Visa-free entry: 180 days within 360 days
No visa needed
Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates qualify.
Stay
Up to 180 days within any 360 days.
Passports that qualify (6)
Visa-free entry: 90 days within 180 days
No visa needed
Citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine qualify.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180 days.
Passports that qualify (8)
Visa-free entry: 60 days within 120 days
No visa needed
Citizens of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan qualify.
Stay
Up to 60 days within any 120 days.
Passports that qualify (5)
Visa-free entry: 30 days within 60 days
No visa needed
Citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries listed here qualify.
Stay
Up to 30 days within any 60 days.
Passports that qualify (55)
Visa-free entry: 30 days
No visa needed
Holders of ordinary passports from Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and the Maldives qualify.
Stay
Up to 30 days.
Passports that qualify (4)
Conditional visa-free entry for residents of Cuba and North Korea
No visa needed
Citizens of Cuba and North Korea qualify if they permanently live in their country of citizenship, have a hotel reservation and have a return ticket.
Stay
An indefinite period.
Passports that qualify (2)
- Cuba
- North Korea
Seven-day visa-free entry with a voucher
No visa needed
Citizens of China and India qualify when arriving through Manas International Airport with a voucher worth at least USD 500 and a return air ticket.
Stay
Up to 7 days.
Passports that qualify (2)
- China
- India
1. Arrive through Manas International Airport.
2. Have a voucher worth at least USD 500, which can be bought on arrival, and the required return air ticket.
Seven-day visa-free entry with a long-term foreign visa
No visa needed
Citizens of China and India qualify when arriving through Manas International Airport with a visa issued for more than 3 years by a Schengen Area country, the United Kingdom or the United States.
Stay
Up to 7 days.
Passports that qualify (2)
- China
- India
Online tourist or group tourist visa
eVisa
Citizens of all countries and territories may apply.
Valid for
30 or 60 days.
1. Apply for a tourist or group tourist visa through the online visa system.
2. Use an approved airport or land crossing to enter Kyrgyzstan.
Apply on the official website
Visa on arrival for one month
Visa on arrival
Citizens of Indonesia, the Philippines, South Africa and Venezuela may obtain a visa on arrival at Manas International Airport.
Stay
1 month.
Passports that qualify (4)
Visa on arrival for Iranian tourists
Visa on arrival
Citizens of Iran travelling for tourism qualify if they show proof of the purpose of their stay.
Stay
An indefinite period.
Passports that qualify (1)
- Iran
Tourist visa on arrival with a qualifying residence permit
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the listed countries qualify if they travel as tourists and hold a residence permit from a Gulf Cooperation Council member state or Brunei.
Stay
Up to 1 month.
Passports that qualify (13)

Who needs it

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

Who doesn't

Citizens of the countries and territories listed below can enter without a visa for different periods. Some exemptions have extra conditions.

How to apply

Apply for a tourist or group tourist visa through the online visa system.
Enter through an airport or land crossing approved for online visa holders.

Good to know

Online visa holders must use one of the approved entry points.
Travellers using a visa-free allowance must follow the time limit for their nationality.
Holders of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan passports must select China when applying online.
Entry and transit are refused to citizens of Kosovo.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Kyrgyzstan?

Visitors need an online visa unless they qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival. Citizens of the countries and territories listed below can enter without a visa for different periods. Some exemptions have extra conditions.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Kyrgyzstan?

There are 12 options: Visa-free entry: 180 days within 360 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry: 90 days within 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry: 60 days within 120 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry: 30 days within 60 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry: 30 days (no visa at all); Conditional visa-free entry for residents of Cuba and North Korea (no visa at all); Seven-day visa-free entry with a voucher (no visa at all); Seven-day visa-free entry with a long-term foreign visa (no visa at all); Online tourist or group tourist visa (an online visa); Visa on arrival for one month (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for Iranian tourists (a visa at the border); Tourist visa on arrival with a qualifying residence permit (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Kyrgyzstan without a tourist visa?

Citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates qualify. Citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine qualify. Citizens of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan qualify. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries listed here qualify. Holders of ordinary passports from Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and the Maldives qualify. Citizens of Cuba and North Korea qualify if they permanently live in their country of citizenship, have a hotel reservation and have a return ticket. Citizens of China and India qualify when arriving through Manas International Airport with a voucher worth at least USD 500 and a return air ticket. Citizens of China and India qualify when arriving through Manas International Airport with a visa issued for more than 3 years by a Schengen Area country, the United Kingdom or the United States.

Can I apply online for Kyrgyzstan?

Yes: Online tourist or group tourist visa. Citizens of all countries and territories may apply.

How long is a Kyrgyzstan tourist visa valid?

Online tourist visas are valid for 30 or 60 days.

How do I apply for a Kyrgyzstan tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply for a tourist or group tourist visa through the online visa system. 2. 2. Enter through an airport or land crossing approved for online visa holders.

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

Online visa holders must use one of the approved entry points. Travellers using a visa-free allowance must follow the time limit for their nationality.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist visa rules?

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

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