Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan visa guide

7 visa types
checked 24 October 2026

How visas for Kyrgyzstan work

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic runs the e-Visa portal, which also explains, for each passport, whether a visa is needed, how long a visa-free stay lasts and which visa options are open. Many passports are visa-free for short stays; residents of Hong Kong and Macao and citizens of the Maldives, for example, get 30 days. Holders of other passports may need a visa, which many can obtain online; an e-visa gives the same right of entry as a sticker visa in the passport.

Kyrgyz visas are organised by letter type: TS for tourism up to 30 days, B for business stays up to 90 days, J ("Sapar") for visits at the request of state bodies, S for study, RL for visiting relatives or family reunification, I for investors, DN for digital nomads, SW1 and SW2 special work visas, FF for family members of foreign residents, TR for transit and L for leaving after an overstay. Foreign workers receive a Unified Permit, an electronic document that combines the work visa, the permit to attract foreign labour and the work permit.

Foreigners who stay must register at their place of stay within five working days of entry unless their nationality is exempt for a stated period. Visas can be refused, and fees are not refunded.

Which visa do I need?

Short visit: check your passport on the e-Visa portal's "Do I need visa?" page; visa-free nationals need no application for the stated period.

Tourism for visa nationals: TS visa, often as an e-visa.

Meetings and conferences without paid work: B visa up to 90 days.

Investment of at least KGS 10 million: I visa for up to 5 years; KGS 20 million for up to 10 years.

Remote IT and software work: DN digital nomad visa up to 1 year.

Employment: Unified Permit through the employer.

Family of a foreign resident: FF visa.

Visa types for Kyrgyzstan

Visits and short stays

Tourist visa Visa-free stay and tourist visa (TS)
Many passports can visit Kyrgyzstan without a visa; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal shows the rule and the visa-free period for each nationality.
Maximum stay: Visa-free period set by nationality (shown on the e-Visa portal). TS visa: up to 30 days.

Business and self-employment

Business visa Business visa (B) and Sapar visa (J)
The Kyrgyz business visa (B) is issued for short stays of up to 90 calendar days for non-profit purposes such as negotiations, conferences, meetings, sports events and medical services, on the invitation of a legal entity or international organisation.
Maximum stay: Up to 90 calendar days.
Investor visa Investment visa (type I)
Kyrgyzstan's investment visa (I) is issued to investors and heads of foreign investment companies who prove a contribution of money and material assets to the economy in sectors such as industry, manufacturing, agriculture, banking, energy, education, medicine, construction and information technology.
Maximum stay: For the validity of the visa.

Work

Digital nomad visa Digital Nomad visa (type DN)
Kyrgyzstan's Digital Nomad visa (DN) is issued for up to one year to foreigners and stateless persons working in information and communication technologies and software development.
Maximum stay: Up to 1 year.
Work visa Unified Permit for foreign workers and special work visas (SW1, SW2)
Foreign workers in Kyrgyzstan receive a Unified Permit: an electronic document with a QR code, issued by the authorised body for foreign affairs, combining the work visa, the permit to attract foreign labour and the work permit.
Validity: SW1 and SW2: up to 60 days, extendable up to 1 year.

Family

Family reunification visa Foreigner's family visa (FF) and relatives visa (RL)
Two Kyrgyz visa types serve families.
Maximum stay: RL: up to 90 days; FF: linked to the resident family member's status.

Online travel permits

e-Visa Kyrgyz e-Visa
The Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues e-visas through evisa.e-gov.kg.
Maximum stay: Depends on the visa type chosen.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?

It depends on your passport. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal shows, for each country, whether a visa is required, the length of any visa-free stay and which visa can be obtained online.

Do I have to register after arrival?

Yes, within five working days at the place of stay, unless your nationality is on the list exempted from registration.

Is a visa needed for airport transit?

No, if you do not leave the international transit area.

What if I overstay?

A leave visa (L) of up to 10 days is issued for departure after the overstay has been regularised.

Are visa fees refundable?

No. E-visa fees are not refunded after a refusal, for mistakes in the application or for unused visas.