US Embassy in Bishkek
Embassy 
United States Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Address
- Чынгыз Айтматов проспекти 171, 720016 Bishkek
- Phone
- +996 312 597 000
- Website
- kg.usembassy.gov
- Fax
- +996 312 597 744
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 29 July 2026
At Чынгыз Айтматов проспекти 171, 720016 Bishkek, the US embassy in Bishkek represents the United States towards Kyrgyzstan. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00. Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Bishkek
| Monday | 08:30–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Bishkek is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
United States visa for Kyrgyz citizens
KyrgyzstanUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Kyrgyzstan
United StatesKyrgyzstan Visa-free, 60 days Kyrgyzstan visa for citizens of the United States
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Check with the US embassy in Bishkek whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,929 | 9,373 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,800 | 1,109 |
| Exchange (J) | 287 | 243 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 148 | 193 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 263 | 379 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 277 | 324 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 70 | 19 |
| Total | 12,774 | 11,640 |
The US embassy in Bishkek issued 11,640 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 81% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by student (10%) and transit and crew (3%) visas. That is 9% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (12,774).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 849, 85% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
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
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Canada in Bishkek299/5 Chingiz Aitmatov St., Bishkek, 720016
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Embassy of China in BishkekЧынгыз Айтматов проспекти 299/7, Bishkek
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in BishkekBishkek, Lenin District, Y. Abdrahmanova St., building 80
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Embassy of Kazakhstan in BishkekЧынгыз Айтматов проспекти 95a, Bishkek
The United States’ other missions in Kyrgyzstan
The US embassy in Bishkek is the only mission of the United States in Kyrgyzstan on record. Kyrgyzstan in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Bishkek
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Bishkek.
Address and contact
Address: Чынгыз Айтматов проспекти 171, 720016 Bishkek. The record for the US embassy in Bishkek includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
No visa is needed by US citizens for Kyrgyzstan, for stays of up to 60 days.
Before visiting the US embassy in Bishkek
Current procedures for the US embassy in Bishkek, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Bishkek
The US embassy in Bishkek has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Bishkek?
The US embassy in Bishkek is at Чынгыз Айтматов проспекти 171, 720016 Bishkek.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Bishkek?
The US embassy in Bishkek is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00.
Is the US Embassy in Bishkek open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Bishkek do not include Saturday.
Do Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for the United States?
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
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