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Kyrgyzstan visas

Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival

Some travellers can get a visa on arrival at Manas International Airport. Eligibility and the allowed stay depend on nationality, travel purpose and residence permits.

Ways to get a Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival

  2. Visa on arrival for Iranian citizens

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of Iran travelling for business or tourism qualify with proof of their travel purpose.

    Stay
    An indefinite period.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Eligible travellers who need a visa can use a visa on arrival at Manas International Airport.

Good to know

  • Obtain the visa at Manas International Airport.
  • Iranian travellers must show proof of a business or tourist purpose.
  • The residence-permit route is only for tourists.
  • Some nationalities need a residence permit from a Gulf Cooperation Council member state or Brunei.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Kyrgyzstan?

Eligible travellers who need a visa can use a visa on arrival at Manas International Airport.

What are the ways to get a visa on arrival for Kyrgyzstan?

There are 3 options: One-month visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for Iranian citizens (a visa at the border); Tourist visa on arrival with a qualifying residence permit (a visa at the border).

How long can I stay on a Kyrgyzstan visa on arrival?

1 month for the listed nationalities other than Iran; an indefinite period for qualifying Iranian travellers.

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

Obtain the visa at Manas International Airport. Iranian travellers must show proof of a business or tourist purpose. The residence-permit route is only for tourists.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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 visa on arrival 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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