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KyrgyzstanPermanent residenceLast checked October 17, 2026

Temporary and permanent residence permit

Kyrgyzstan issues a temporary residence permit for up to 3 years and a permanent residence permit for up to 5 years. A temporary permit may be given to a foreigner arriving for more than 6 months with a legal source of living, such as work with a work permit, study, or investment. Permits are issued under Government Regulation No. 626 of 13 November 2008.

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Life in Kyrgyzstan

Money

3

Currency

Kyrgyz Som

KGS

Kyrgyz Som

Cost of living

34

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

Flat 10%

Income tax (national)

VAT 12% · social security 10%

Flat 10% under the Tax Code of 18 January 2022 No. 3; a separate sales tax of 1%-5% applies to turnover.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.0

#64 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreigners planning to live in Kyrgyzstan long term, including workers, students, investors and their families.

Eligibility

  • Types of permit

    Temporary residence permits are issued for up to 3 years; permanent residence permits are issued for up to 5 years.

    Maximum permit length

    Temporary permit
    up to 3 years
    Permanent permit
    up to 5 years
    • Source: Resolution No. 541, Chapter 3, § 2
    Official wording

    Temporary residence permit issued for up to 3 years; permanent residence permit issued for up to 5 years (Resolution No. 541, Chapter 3, § 2).

  • Temporary residence grounds

    You need to arrive for more than 6 months with a legal source of living, based on work, study or investment.

    • Work: employment contract with a work permit
    • Study: at an educational institution, on its petition
    • Investment activity: on a petition from the investment promotion body
    • Based on the Law 'On External Migration'
    Official wording

    Under the Law 'On External Migration', a foreigner arriving for more than 6 months with a legal source of living: work under an employment contract with a work permit; study at an educational institution on its petition; investment activity on a petition from the investment promotion body.

  • Investor waiver

    Investors of over 10 million soms do not need 6 months of prior residence before applying.

    over 10 million soms

    Investor threshold

    Cabinet of Ministers, 4 November 2022
    • Citizens of neighbouring countries are excluded from this waiver
    Official wording

    Investors of over 10 million soms (except citizens of neighbouring countries) do not need 6 months of prior residence before applying (Cabinet of Ministers, 4 November 2022).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementEthnic Kyrgyz
  • Document checklistApplication and passport
  • FeesResidence permit fee

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