Asia
Kyrgyzstan
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Population
- 7,343,064
- Currency
- Kyrgyz Som (KGS)
- Calling code
- +996
- Languages
- Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Russian
- 42missions
- 27embassies
- 6consulates
- 8honorary consulates
Kyrgyzstan
Embassies and consulates in Kyrgyzstan
embassies in Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan hosts 42 foreign missions from 36 countries: 27 embassies, 6 consulates, 8 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 27 embassies are in the capital, Bishkek. Consulates are also found in Osh.
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All missions in Kyrgyzstan
Other cities in Kyrgyzstan
Outside Bishkek, Osh has 3 foreign missions.
By country
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Russia 3 -
China 2 -
Germany 2 -
Hungary 2 -
Netherlands 2
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Afghanistan 1 embassy1 -
Austria 1 consulate1 -
Azerbaijan 1 embassy1 -
Belarus 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 honorary consulate1 -
Chile 1 honorary consulate1 - China 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
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Czech Republic 1 honorary consulate1 -
France 1 embassy1 - Germany 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
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Holy See 1 embassy1 - Hungary 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2
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India 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 honorary consulate1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Kazakhstan 1 embassy1 -
Mongolia 1 consulate1 - Netherlands 1 embassy · 1 consulate2
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Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Qatar 1 embassy1 - Russia 1 embassy · 2 consulates3
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Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1
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South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Sweden 1 honorary consulate1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Tajikistan 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
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Turkmenistan 1 embassy1 -
Ukraine 1 embassy1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1 -
Uzbekistan 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan visa guide · 7 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 80 can enter visa-free, 4 get a visa on arrival, 113 need an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Kyrgyzstan.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Kyrgyzstan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27,163 | 21,957 | 5,104 | 18.8% | 30.6% |
| 2024 | 28,061 | 23,956 | 4,005 | 14.3% | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 30,843 | 27,188 | 3,367 | 11.0% | 39.1% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,743 | 13,399 | 8.1% |
| Hungary | 12,783 | 11,383 | 10.3% |
| Switzerland | 3,317 | 2,406 | 26.0% |
Schengen consulates in Kyrgyzstan received 30,843 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 27,188 visas. 11.0% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 it had been 14.3%: the rate fell by 3.3 points. Applications rose by 10% compared with 2024 (28,061).
Most applications went to Germany (14,743), Hungary (12,783) and Switzerland (3,317).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Germany’s (8.1%) and the highest Switzerland’s (26.0%).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Kyrgyzstan.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Kyrgyzstan
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,652 | 8,621 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,804 | 1,008 |
| Exchange (J) | 331 | 269 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 154 | 172 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 325 | 361 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 340 | 371 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 45 | 16 |
| Total | 12,651 | 10,818 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 39.1% | 59.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 10,818 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Kyrgyzstan, the 77th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 80%, student visas 9% and diplomatic and official visas 3%. That is 14% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (12,651).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan received 784, 87% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 59.0% for citizens of Kyrgyzstan in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 39.1%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Kyrgyzstan’s own missions abroad
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Kyrgyzstan’s embassies abroad (27)
In the other direction, Kyrgyzstan runs 27 missions in 19 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (5), Turkey (3), Russia (2) and the United States (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 27 embassies are in the capital, Bishkek. The largest foreign networks in Kyrgyzstan are those of Russia (3), China (2), Germany (2), Hungary (2) and the Netherlands (2).
Travel advice for Kyrgyzstan
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Kyrgyzstan: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kyrgyzstan (updated 14 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kyrgyzstan (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Kyrgyzstan?
Russia, with 3 missions, followed by China (2).
Do I need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
Of 198 passports, 80 can enter visa-free, 4 get a visa on arrival, 113 need an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Kyrgyzstan; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.