The Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration provided clarifications regarding the monthly allowance known as "Assistance to Residents of High Mountain Areas".
Who can receive the allowance?
The right to the allowance is granted to residents of remote and high-altitude areas, as well as certain border settlements with special status. The allowance is provided:
- for the third and subsequent children;
- for children under 3 years old who live with the recipient.
Is family income considered for the allowance?
No, the allowance is provided regardless of the family's income and socio-economic status.
Where to apply for the allowance and what documents are needed?
Residents of high-altitude areas should contact the territorial offices of the Ministry of Labor at their place of residence. The following documents are required for the allowance:
- parents' passports;
- children's birth certificates;
- certificates for the birth of twins or multiple children at the same time;
- documents confirming registration in the high-altitude zone.
Foreign citizens must provide documents confirming their legal residence in Kyrgyzstan. If the application is submitted through a representative, a passport, power of attorney, and court decision on the legal representation of the child must be provided.
When can the payment be suspended?
- when permanently leaving the country;
- if the child passes away before reaching 3 years;
- if the child is fully supported by the state;
- upon detection of unlawful receipt of the allowance;
- if the family has moved out of the high-altitude zone;
- upon the child reaching 3 years old.
Payment timelines:
The allowance begins to be accrued from the 1st day of the month following the submission of the application and continues until the child reaches 3 years old. For example, if the application was submitted in January 2026, the payment will start from February 1, 2026.
Registration and address:
The address where the citizen is registered must match the address indicated in the automated information system "Sanarip Aiymak". If there is no registration, it is necessary to contact the village council for temporary registration.
The Ministry is also working on correcting data for children born abroad.
