Kyrgyzstan has decided to remove the visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders of another two countries – Venezuela and Montenegro.
Announcing the news, the Kyrgyzstan authorities revealed that the decision to abolish visa requirements for diplomatic and service passport holders of Venezuela was taken last week.
Moreover, it the authorities disclosed that during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev formalized a similar agreement with Montenegro, further enhancing diplomatic ties, VisaGuide.World rets.
Both agreements signify Kyrgyzstan’s interest in expanding cooperation with Latin American and Balkan countries, alongside its efforts to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027-2028.
During their conversation, Minister Kulubaev provided an overview of the current situation in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, emphasizing priorities such as climate change mitigation, security enhancement, and the development of transport corridors.
Montenegro’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ervin Ibrahimovic, shared Montenegro’s initiatives in energy and tourism, particularly in mountainous regions, suggesting that these projects could serve as a model for strengthening bilateral relations.
Both parties committed to enhancing political dialogue, trade relations, and future high-level visits while pledging closer collaboration within international organizations, especially regarding Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy for the UN Security Council.
Kyrgyzstan Expands Visa-Free Travel With Albania & Japan
Kyrgyzstan has recently signed an agreement with Albania to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament has approved a deal with Japan to waive visa requirements for diplomatic and service passport holders. This means that those eligible can stay in Kyrgyzstan’s territory for up to 90 days without a visa.
In addition, the Ministry of Digital Development announced new regulations for citizens from several countries planning to stay in Kyrgyzstan for an extended period for private reasons.
Effective September 5, citizens from several countries have faced new stay rules when planning to remain in Kyrgyzstan for an extended period.
Furthermore, citizens from the European Economic Union (Armenia, Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan) can stay in Kyrgyzstan for up to 90 days within 180 days without registration.
The new rules introduced by Kyrgyzstan aim to streamline migration flows rather than impose stricter restrictions. While these changes facilitate the registration process for long-term stays, international applicants for a temporary residence permit may still face challenges. Specifically, they must demonstrate a legal source of income sufficient to cover their stay in the country.