Kyrgyzstan
Canada
Canada visa for Kyrgyz citizens
Entry requirement
Kyrgyz citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Kyrgyzstan
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Bishkek
299/5 Chingiz Aitmatov St., Bishkek, 720016
Today 09:00–13:00, 14:00–17:00
- Embassy of Canada in Astana950 km
13/1 Kabanbay Batyr avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan, Z05H0A5
- 475 km
- High Commission of Canada in Islamabad1,025 km
Diplomatic Enclave, Sector G-5, Islamabad
Canada has 1 mission in Kyrgyzstan. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Bishkek.
Canada looks after Kyrgyzstan from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan (950 km from Bishkek) as the responsible post. Measured from Bishkek, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (475 km) and Islamabad, Pakistan (1,025 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Kyrgyzstan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Canadian citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
CanadaKyrgyzstan Visa-free, 60 days Kyrgyzstan visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Kyrgyzstan to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kyrgyz citizens can stay in Canada
How long Kyrgyz citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kyrgyz citizens apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Kyrgyzstan, and its honorary consulate in Bishkek normally does not issue visas. Kyrgyz citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Kyrgyzstan from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for Kyrgyz citizens
The United States requires Kyrgyz citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Kyrgyzstan, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Canada?
Kyrgyz citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Kyrgyzstan?
No. Canada has no embassy in Kyrgyzstan, only honorary consulates in Bishkek. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan for Kyrgyzstan.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for Kyrgyzstan, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Kyrgyz citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.