In line with the law
All visa matters are handled according to the current requirements of the state authorities of Kyrgyzstan. Every situation is considered individually.
Visa and practical support
For foreign citizens coming to Kyrgyzstan to study, we provide information and practical help with visa and residence matters.
Visa types and documents
The visas you may need to study, travel or bring your family, and what to prepare for your application. Requirements are set by the state authorities of Kyrgyzstan.
There are other visa categories too, such as business or digital nomad visas. We'll tell you which one fits you.
No visaKazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan and other countries
Citizens of a number of countries, including Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan, enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa. How long you can stay without one depends on your citizenship. After arrival you need to register at your place of stay — we'll tell you the deadline.
- Visa
- not required
- Visa-free stay
- depends on your citizenship
- Registration
- at your place of stay — we'll tell you the deadline
What to prepare
- A valid identity document for entry
- Documents for registration at your place of stay — a specialist will tell you which
Student visa · STo study · up to 90 daysup to 90 days
For foreigners coming to Kyrgyzstan to study. Issued for up to 90 calendar days.
- Purpose
- study
- Valid for
- up to 90 calendar days
What to prepare
- A valid passport (travel document)
- A photo
- A credit or debit card for payment
- Translations of your documents into Kyrgyz or Russian
- Additional documents depending on the visa type — a specialist will tell you which
Tourist visa · TSFor a tourist trip · up to 30 daysup to 30 days
For a short tourist trip — for example, to get to know Kyrgyzstan. Issued for up to 30 calendar days.
- Purpose
- tourism, a short stay
- Valid for
- up to 30 calendar days
What to prepare
- A valid passport (travel document)
- A photo
- A credit or debit card for payment
- Translations of your documents into Kyrgyz or Russian
- Additional documents depending on the visa type — a specialist will tell you which
Family member visa · FFFor the family of a student in Kyrgyzstan · up to 90 daysup to 90 days
For the family of a foreigner in Kyrgyzstan on a student visa or certain other visas, or of a citizen of a visa-free country registered at their place of stay: a spouse, children under 18 and other family members named in the rules. It does not allow you to work.
- For
- a spouse, children under 18 and other family members named in the rules
- Valid for
- up to 90 calendar days
- Work
- not allowed
What to prepare
- A valid passport (travel document)
- A photo
- A credit or debit card for payment
- Translations of your documents into Kyrgyz or Russian
- Additional documents depending on the visa type — a specialist will tell you which
Meken visa · MFor ethnic Kyrgyz · up to 1 yearup to 1 year
For ethnic Kyrgyz and people born in Kyrgyzstan or the Kyrgyz SSR, to visit or return to the country. Ethnic Kyrgyz can later obtain kairylman status.
- For
- ethnic Kyrgyz and people born in Kyrgyzstan or the Kyrgyz SSR
- Valid for
- up to 1 year
- Afterwards
- ethnic Kyrgyz can later obtain kairylman status
What to prepare
- A valid passport (travel document)
- A photo
- A credit or debit card for payment
- Translations of your documents into Kyrgyz or Russian
- Additional documents depending on the visa type — a specialist will tell you which
Sources: the e-Visa portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 855 of 31 December 2025 (as of October 2, 2026). Requirements may change, so check with a specialist before you apply.
Depending on the purpose of your trip, our specialists can help you
- understand which documents you need
- prepare your application
- get information about the requirements
- accompany you through the application process
- with advice on registration and staying in Kyrgyzstan
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Bishkek
+996 707 308 811
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