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Kyrgyzstan: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No Yes
British Yes No Yes
Canadian Yes No Yes
Other EU Yes No Yes/1
USA Yes No Yes
Passports: 

To enter Kyrgyzstan, a passport valid for one month beyond intended departure date, with one blank page, is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except transit passengers.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Kyrgyzstan.

Visa note: 

All nationals referred to in the chart above, except Estonia (1), can now obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Manas International Airport, and may apply for a visa valid for one month or less without providing a letter of support from Kyrgyzstan.

Most nationalities, including the UK, USA and EU countries, are no longer required to register with the department for visas and registration within three days of arrivals.

Types and cost: 

All visas are now multiple-entry: £60 (one month); £75 (three month); £100 (six months); £140 (one year).

A one-month visa obtained on arrival at Manas International Airport costs US$70 (£45).

Validity: 

Up to three months from date of issue.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Visas for Kyrgyzstan take five working days for one month tourist visa, and six working days for three month, six month and one year business visas.

Extension of stay: 

Tourist visas may be extended for a week at OVIR (Office of Visa and Regulations) offices in Bishkek, Osh, Naryn and Karakol for around 1,000som; a copy of passport and passport photographs are required.

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