Entry requirements Kyrgyzstan

German and EU citizens do not need a visa for stays in Kyrgyzstan of up to 60 days. This regulation also applies to nationals of the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Brunei, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Qatar, Kuwait, Monaco, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Vatican, United Arab Emirates.

For stays longer than 60 days, a Kyrgyzstan visa must be obtained from a consular representation of the country before the trip. However, this is initially valid for a maximum of 90 days. Upon arrival in Kyrgyzstan, it is necessary to visit the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs to apply for a visa extension. The Kyrgyz Consulate in Berlin is responsible for the following nationalities: Germany, Denmark, Norway, San Marino, Sweden, Vatican.

Visa requirement exists regardless of the length of stay even if

• starting a job
• professional, school education or a study in Kyrgyzstan are planned
• a visa application has been rejected in the past or entry to Kyrgyzstan has been denied.

Entry without a visa is allowed according to the entry requirements of Kyrgyzstan for citizens of the countries listed below with regular passports.

• Members of the Eurasian Economic Community: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Belarus
• Under the bilateral agreement with the former USSR: Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam.
• Under the bilateral agreement with the Republic of Kyrgyzstan: Malaysia and Turkey up to 30 days each, Mongolia and Ukraine up to 90 days each
• Japan.

For passport holders of countries not listed above, regardless of the purpose and duration of the trip, a visa is required. The visa is usually to be applied for before departure. Visa On Arrival for tourist stays is available to the following nationalities - as far as known: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Indonesia, Israel, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Oman, Philippines, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, South Africa, Thailand, Venezuela, Cyprus.

Foreign visitors require a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the trip to enter the country. In addition to the regular passport, Kyrgyz entry authorities also accept children's passports and temporary passports with sufficient validity.

Visitors may be asked to demonstrate sufficient financial means for their stay and possess valid tickets for onward or return travel.

All minors need their own travel documents. The child entry in a parent's passport has been invalid since June 2012. It is particularly important with young children that they are recognizable in the passport photo. This helps to avoid problems at border crossings. An up-to-date photo can be added for a small fee at the relevant office.

Minors traveling alone must carry a notarized and translated written consent from their legal guardians into Russian.

For stays of up to 60 days, visitors are exempt from the registration requirement. If a longer visit is planned, registration with the so-called OWIR at the place of residence in Kyrgyzstan is required. The OWIR is a locally competent police authority.

Travel and safety information for Kyrgyzstan can be found on the page of the Federal Foreign Office.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the completeness and accuracy of the information mentioned above. Short-term changes in the entry requirements for Kyrgyzstan are possible. Binding information is provided by the foreign representations of Kyrgyzstan (embassy and consulate).