Visa support

VISA FREE

Citizens of the following countries do not need visas:

Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzergovenia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Georgia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Malaysia (for upto 1month), Moldavia, Mongolia (for up to 3 months), North Korea, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey (for up to 1 month), Ukraine, Vietnam, Yugoslavia.

WITHOUT INVITATION

In 2002 arrangements were made so that the citizens of some 28 Western countries could obtain a visa, valid for up to one month, from Kyrgyz Consular Office, without an invitation – on the basis of a personal application. This was confirmed by an order from the government – No. 213 – dated 15/04/2003.

These countries include:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the USA

Even if you are from one of the 28 Western countries listed above, the consular official considering the application may still ask, however, for an invitation. For example, where the applicant is not a citizen in the country where they are applying, or if the application is for more than one month, or for a multiple entry visa. The only way to be sure what rules will be applied in your case is to contact the embassy .

Citizens of certain countries need an invitation registered with the Consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bishkek. Even though, generally, the Kyrgyz Republic has good diplomatic relations with these countries, special procedures are applied and the process takes two weeks instead of the usual one week. These countries include:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates

GROUP VISA

It is also possible to obtain group visas. Although here are some advantages to obtaining group visas, it means that the whole group have to arrive and depart at the same time. Tourist visas are usually valid for one month only.

VISA SUPPORT

From the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bishkek :

The process normally takes one week, although it may be possible to apply for "express" service by paying an additional fee. We recommend that you allow ten to fifteen days, however, to allow for holidays and communication.

Visa support from the Ministry of Foreign affairs is needed for:

those with "private, business or other purposes", (this refers to the Ordinary visa – not to Tourist visas)
for multiple entry visas
visas valid for more than one month
for citizens of certain countries (even though, generally, the Kyrgyz Republic enjoys good diplomatic relations with these countries, special procedures are applied and the process takes two weeks instead of the usual one week.) These countries include: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates
if you apply at a Kazakh embassy/consulate and for group visas.

OBTAINING A VISA ON ARRIVAL

For those travelers from countries where the Kyrgyz embassy is, it is possible to obtain a visa on arrival at Manas airport in Bishkek. The consular department at the airport have to be notified of the intended arrival beforehand, so some liaison with a company such as ours will be necessary.

In 2003, a system was introduced whereby citizens of a number of countries (see the visas section), could receive visas on arrival at Manas airport without an invitation.

In 2002 — the government announced plans for a system whereby it would be possible to obtain a visas on arrival at all entry points. These plans have yet to be implemented.