The Republic of Kyrgyzstan has announced that certain nationalities who would like to visit Kyrgyzstan can do so by applying for the Kuwait e-Visa electronically.
The Kyrgyzstan e-Visa is issued mostly for tourism and business purposes. The e-Visa allows you to stay in the country for a limited period of time. You may not overstay or undertake paid activities.
Which Countries Can Apply for Kyrgyzstan e-Visa?
The following countries are eligible to apply for a Kyrgyzstan e-Visa:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Ivory Coast
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Macao
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent & Grenadines
- Samoa
- Sao Tome & Principe
- Senegal
- Sey Chelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Which Countries Are Exempt From a Kyrgyzstan e-Visa?
Below is a list of countries that can visit Kyrgyzstan without the need to apply for a visa:
- Azerbaijan – Unlimited time
- Armenia – Unlimited time
- Belarus – Unlimited time
- Cuba – Unlimited time
- Georgia – Unlimited time
- Japan – Unlimited time
- Kazakhstan – Unlimited time
- Moldova – Unlimited time
- Russia – Unlimited time
- Tajikistan – Unlimited time
- Ukraine – Unlimited time
- Mongolia – 90 days
How to Apply for a Kyrgyzstan e-Visa?
The application process for a Kyrgyzstan e-Visa is entirely online. You can access the application form online, fill in the application, and pay the fee. It is very brief and you won’t need to visit the embassy at all. Here is a step-by-step process:
- Visit the official website of eVisa in Kyrgyzstan. Double-check if you need a visa. You may not need to apply for a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan for short visits, depending on your nationality.
- Fill in the application form. You must fill in the application form in the English language.
- Pay the application fee. Visa fees depend on your nationality, type of visa, and period of the visa. The payment is done online. You can either use a Master Card or Visa Card. The card does not have to be in the applicant’s name. After you make the payment, you will receive a payment confirmation in your email address. The visa fee is not refundable, whether you are issued the visa or not.
- Receive your e-Visa. You will be notified via email if your application has been approved or rejected.
How Will I Receive My Kyrgyzstan e-Visa?
Once your Kyrgyzstan e-Visa has been processed, you will receive it on your email address. You should print it out and save a softcopy on a phone or tablet as well, because you have to present it at the border once you arrive in Kyrgyzstan.
What Documents Do I Need for a Kyrgyzstan e-Visa?
In order to qualify, you must have the following documents:
- Copy of passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months starting from the arrival date. It must have at least 2 free pages.
- One photograph. You must include a photo of your face. It must be recent, and your face must be seen clearly. The background should be white and have no shadows.
- Flight ticket. You must provide proof of return flight tickets to your home country.
- Valid credit card. You need a valid credit card to make the payment. Your application will not be processed unless you have paid the fee.
How Long Does the Kyrgyzstan e-Visa Take to Process?
After you have completed the application form and paid the fee, your application will be processed within 3 to 5 working days.
How Long Is the Kyrgyzstan e-Visa Valid For?
A Tourist e-Visa is issued for a period of up to 90 days for visiting the Kyrgyz Republic. You can either apply for a single entry; you can choose between Single-entry for a period of up to 1 month or two months single entry, or multiple entry. The maximum amount of time you can stay in Kyrgyzstan is 30 days.
Can the Kyrgyzstan e-Visa Be Extended?
You will be issued a short-term visit of up to 90 days. You cannot stay longer than 90 days.
I Made a Mistake on My Kyrgyzstan e-Visa Application. Can I Modify the e-Visa After It’s Issued?
No, you cannot. The moment you pay for your visa, you cannot go back and change the information. The applicant is responsible for any mistakes which may result in the rejection of the visa. Although, if you have not finished filling in your application, you do have the possibility in the section ‘Preview and Confirmation’ to correct your data. Once you confirm the information is all correct, you pay for the visa.
Can I Enter Through Any Port of Entry With My Kyrgyzstan e-Visa?
All those who own an e-Visa can cross the state border of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan via the following international checkpoints:
- Manas-airport
- “Osh-airport”
- “Chon-Kapka-avtodorozhnyi”
- “Chaldybar- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Ak-Jol- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Ak-Tilek- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Dostuk- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Kyzyl-Bel- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Kulundu- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Bor-Dobo- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Irkeshtam- avtodorozhnyi”
- “Torugart-avtodorozhnyi”.
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