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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Kyrgyzstan

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Permanent residence 1
Status in-country 1
Investors & entrepreneurs 1

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Visiting Kyrgyzstan

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

77 passports visa-free
172 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visa-free stay, Tourist (TS) e-visa and Business (B) visa
Many visitors can enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa for a limited period, depending on citizenship. Others can apply online for a Tourist visa (type TS) of up to 30 days or a Business visa (type B) of up to 90 days through the official e-Visa portal. Business visas cover non-profit purposes such as business events and do not allow profit-generating activity.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Student visa (S) and temporary residence for study
Foreign students can get a Student visa (type S), which the e-Visa portal lists with a validity of up to 90 calendar days. Under the Law on External Migration, a temporary residence permit can be issued to a foreigner who arrives for more than 6 months to study at an educational institution, on the institution's petition. Family members of student visa holders may be eligible for a Foreigner's Family visa (FF).
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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