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Who needs a visa for Kyrgyzstan?

Entry rules for Kyrgyzstan by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 77 countries and territories can visit Kyrgyzstan without a visa, most for up to 30 days. 118 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 2 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
77
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
118
Visa required
2

About 5.9 bn people (73% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Kyrgyzstan: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portalMoldova: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

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Kyrgyzstan entry rules at a glance

Visa-free for 180 days: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and 3 more

6 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 180 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Visa free regime up to 180 days

Visa-free for 90 days: Türkiye, Ukraine, Serbia and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Visa free regime up to 90 days

Visa-free for 60 days: Uzbekistan

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 60 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Visa free regime up to 60 days

Visa-free for 30 days: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 56 more

59 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Visa free regime up to 30 days

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Permanent residents of Special Administrative Regions of China, the Hong Kong and Macao, (Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR) have a 30-day visa-free regime for all types of travel documents (dip., service, ordinary).

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Citizens of the Maldives have a 30-day visa-free regime for all types of travel documents.

Visa-free: Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and 4 more

7 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Visa free regime yes

eVisa for up to 30 days: India, China, Indonesia and 114 more

117 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Tourist visa («TS») is issued to an applicant, intending to visit Kyrgyz Republic with purpose of tourism, for a period up to 30 days.

eVisa with conditions: Afghanistan

1 nationality

Business e-visa (type B) only; the tourist e-visa is not offered.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked Citizens of certain countries are eligible for the e-Visa provided that they meet required criteria.

With another visa or a residence permit, up to 1 month: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and 8 more

11 nationalities

Simplified tourist visa with a resident card of the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Brunei, Oman, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked There is a simplified procedure and the opportunity to obtain a tourist visa for up to 1 month, if you have a resident card of one of the following countries:

Visa required: Kosovo and Taiwan

2 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Kyrgyzstan, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 180 days.

Simplified tourist visa with a resident card of the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Brunei, Oman, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia. Stay: up to 1 month. This applies to 11 nationalities, including India, Pakistan, Algeria and 8 more.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked There is a simplified procedure and the opportunity to obtain a tourist visa for up to 1 month, if you have a resident card of one of the following countries:

UAE residents, any passport: Simplified e-visa with a UAE resident card, Up to 30 days. For nationals without a visa-free regime, such as India and Pakistan. Tourist e-visa from KGS 4,503.68 (about USD 51.50) for one month, single entry. Source: Kyrgyzstan e-Visa portal, checked 30 Oct 2026. See Kyrgyzstan in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.e-gov.kg. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Kyrgyzstan, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan?

It depends on your passport: 77 nationalities are visa-free, 118 can use an eVisa or ETA and 2 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (up to 30 days) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up to 30 days (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, e-Visa portal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Kyrgyzstan visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 118 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.e-gov.kg.

Can UAE residents visit Kyrgyzstan more easily?

Some can. Simplified tourist visa with a resident card of the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Brunei, Oman, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia. Stay: up to 1 month. See “If you live in the UAE” above.

Sources and changes

  1. Kyrgyz e-Visa portal (MFA): Do I need a visa?evisa.e-gov.kg · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Kyrgyz e-Visa portal: applyevisa.e-gov.kg · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Official application site (evisa.e-gov.kg)evisa.e-gov.kg · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (e-Visa portal evisa.e-gov.kg). No change since.

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