Visa Requirements
No visa is required for US citizens to travel to Kyrgyzstan for stay of less than 60 days for tourist or business purposes. A Valid passport or proof of US Citizenship and valid ID required.
Starting from 29th of July 2012 the Kyrgyz Republic has up to 60-days visa-free regime for citizens of 44 countries listed below. The visa is needed if the period of staying in Kyrgyzstan is more than 60 days.
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vatican, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Hungary, Germany, Netherlands, Greece, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, Spain
Italy, Canada, Republic of Korea , Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Malta, Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway,
United Arab Emirates, Poland, Portugal, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, United States of America, Finland, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Estonia, Qatar, Brunei and Bahrain.
For a stay exceeding 60 days, please see below:
Tourist Visa Requirements
1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Kyrgyzstan, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed MUST BE TYPED Kyrgyzstan Visa Application
3. One passport photographs Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
4. If you don’t have a US passport please include a copy of your green card or US visa and I-94
5. Invitation Letter issued by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek or the Ministry of Internal Affairs upon request submitted by your local contact (family member, tourism agents e.t.c.).
Business Visa
1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Kyrgyzstan, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed MUST BE TYPED Kyrgyzstan Visa Application
3. One passport photographs Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
4. If you don’t have a US passport please include a copy of your green card or US visa and I-94
5. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead with not just a P.O. Box needs to have a physical address and addressed to Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek : , Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
Tourist visa fees
Regular single entry $100.00 1-3 Months validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush single entry $200.00 1-3 Months validity processing time 3-4 business days
Regular double entry $115.00 1-3 months validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush double entry $230.00 1-3 months validity processing time 3-4 business days
Business visa fees
Regular single entry $110.00 1 Month validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush single entry $220.00 1 Month validity processing time 3-4 business days
Regular double entry $120.00 1 month validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush double entry $240.00 1 month validity processing time 3-4 business days
Regular single entry $120.00 3 Month validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush single entry $240.00 3 Month validity processing time 3-4 business days
Regular multiple entry $140.00 3 month validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush multiple entry $280.00 3 month validity processing time 3-4 business days
Regular multiple entry $180.00 6 month validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush multiple entry $360.00 6 month validity processing time 3-4 business days
Regular multiple entry $240.00 1 year validity processing time 10-12 business days
Rush multiple entry $480.00 1 year processing time 3-4 business days