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Kyrgyzstan digital nomad visa

Digital Nomad visa (type DN)

In short

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. It is granted on the petition of the state body responsible for digitalisation and electronic governance, or to holders of "Digital Nomad" status. Family members of DN visa holders can receive FF visas.

Apply on Kyrgyz Republic e-Visa portal checked 24 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 1 year.
Validity
Up to 1 year.
Work
ICT and software development activity under Digital Nomad status.
Family
Spouse, minor children and dependants can receive FF visas.
Where to apply
Through the MFA visa channels after the digitalisation authority's petition or Digital Nomad status.

Who the DN visa is for

The DN visa is for foreign nationals and stateless persons engaged in information and communication technologies and the development of software products. It is issued either upon the petition of the authorised state body in the field of digitalisation and electronic governance, or to people who already hold "Digital Nomad" status. Its validity is up to one year.

Documents

Passports must remain valid for at least six months after the end of the requested Kyrgyz visa, contain at least two blank pages and be undamaged, without unofficial marks. Supporting documents must be in Kyrgyz or Russian or translated into one of these languages.

Required documents

Identity

  • Passport valid 6 months beyond the visa with 2 blank pages.

Work

  • Petition of the digitalisation authority or proof of Digital Nomad status.
  • Evidence of ICT or software development activity.

Other

  • Translations into Kyrgyz or Russian.

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Family

  • Family documents for FF visas.

Applying

Applications on evisa.e-gov.kg are completed in English with scanned passport pages and a digital photo, and paid by card, which need not be in the applicant's name. Review takes five working days from the moment the application is complete. Fees depend on visa category, type and period and are not refunded after a refusal or for unused visas.

  1. Obtain Digital Nomad status or a petition from the digitalisation authority.
  2. Prepare passport scans, photo and translated documents.
  3. Apply for the DN visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs channels.
  4. Apply for FF visas for family members if needed.
  5. Register within 5 working days of arrival.
  6. Renew before the year ends if you stay longer.

During the stay

After arrival, foreigners must register at their place of stay within five working days, unless their country is on the government list of nationalities exempted from registration for a stated period.

If the conditions for the visa end, a leave visa (L) of up to 10 days is issued for departure.

Family members

Family members of foreigners living in Kyrgyzstan on service, investment, special work, family visit, student or digital nomad visas, or on a Unified Permit or resident card, receive the foreigner's family visa (FF): spouse, children under 18, parents of minor children, children with disabilities and dependent parents. Family members of investment visa holders receive it for the full validity of the investment visa and free of consular charges.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the DN visa?

Up to one year, after which a new visa is needed to continue staying.

Is the DN visa the same as a work permit?

No. It is a separate visa type for people with Digital Nomad status or a petition from the digitalisation authority; employment with a Kyrgyz employer uses the Unified Permit.

Who can get it?

Foreigners and stateless persons working in ICT and software development, on the digitalisation authority's petition or with Digital Nomad status.

Can my family join?

Yes. Family of DN visa holders are among those eligible for the FF visa.

Do remote workers from visa-free countries need it for short stays?

Not for a stay within their visa-free period; it is relevant for longer stays.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Kyrgyzstan

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: Visa-free period set by nationality (shown on the e-Visa portal). TS visa: up to 30 days.

Business and self-employment

Work

  • Work visa Validity: SW1 and SW2: up to 60 days, extendable up to 1 year.

Family

Online travel permits

  • e-Visa Maximum stay: Depends on the visa type chosen.

Kyrgyzstan visa guide