KyrgyzstanBusiness and self-employment
Kyrgyzstan investor visa
Investment visa (type I)
In short
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. A contribution of at least KGS 10 million gives a visa of up to five years; KGS 20 million gives up to ten years.
Apply on Kyrgyz Republic e-Visa portal checked 24 October 2026
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- For the validity of the visa.
- Validity
- Up to 5 years (KGS 10 million) or up to 10 years (KGS 20 million).
- Funds required
- KGS 10,000,000Money and material assets contributed to the economy for a visa of up to 5 years; KGS 20,000,000 for up to 10 years.
- Work
- Investment and management activity.
- Family
- Family members receive FF visas for the full validity of the investment visa, free of consular charges.
- Where to apply
- Through the MFA visa channels: e-visa portal or Kyrgyz mission.
Who can apply
The visa is for investors themselves and for heads of foreign investment companies carrying out investment activity in Kyrgyzstan. If the investment activity ends, as confirmed by the authorised body for investment policy, the foreigner receives a leave visa (L) of up to ten days to depart.
Investment thresholds
The applicant must provide documents certifying a contribution to the Kyrgyz economy in the form of monetary and material assets for industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, banking, energy, educational, medical and engineering-construction purposes, or for information and communication technologies. A contribution equivalent to at least KGS 10,000,000 allows a visa valid for up to five years; at least KGS 20,000,000 allows a visa valid for up to ten years.
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.
Evidence of the investment can include company registration documents and records of the money and assets contributed, translated into Kyrgyz or Russian.
Required documents
Identity
- Passport valid 6 months beyond the visa with 2 blank pages.
Money
- Documents certifying contributions of at least KGS 10 million or KGS 20 million in money and material assets.
Work
- Documents on the investment company and your role as investor or head.
Other
- Translations into Kyrgyz or Russian.
Supporting documents (where they apply)
Family
- Family documents for FF visas.
After entry
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.
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.
How to apply, step by step
- Make the investment in a qualifying sector.
- Collect documents proving at least KGS 10 million or 20 million contributed.
- Apply for the I visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs channels.
- Apply for FF visas for spouse and children.
- Register at your place of stay within 5 working days.
- Keep the investment active to keep the visa.
Frequently asked questions
How much must I invest for 10 years?
At least KGS 20 million in money and material assets.
Does my family pay visa fees?
No consular charges apply to FF visas for family members of investment visa holders.
Can heads of foreign companies apply?
Yes. Heads of foreign investment companies carrying out investment activity in Kyrgyzstan are eligible, not only the investors themselves.
Which sectors count?
Industry, manufacturing, agriculture, banking, energy, education, medicine, engineering and construction, and information and communication technologies.
What happens if the investment ends?
After the investment authority confirms termination, a leave visa of up to 10 days is issued.
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
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 calendar days.
Work
- Digital nomad visa Maximum stay: Up to 1 year.
- Work visa Validity: SW1 and SW2: up to 60 days, extendable up to 1 year.
Family
- Family reunification visa Maximum stay: RL: up to 90 days; FF: linked to the resident family member's status.
Online travel permits
- e-Visa Maximum stay: Depends on the visa type chosen.