According to the department, this decision is aimed at optimizing migration processes, improving the transparency of conditions for foreign citizens, as well as aligning national legislation with the state migration policy.
Under the updated rules, citizens from a number of countries can now stay in Kyrgyzstan without a visa, without the need to obtain documents confirming the right to stay, for 30 days in each 60-day period from the date of entry.
After this period, foreigners must either leave the country or obtain the necessary permits, such as a visa, residence permit, or temporary stay permit, in accordance with the legislation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes that these changes do not affect the conditions provided for by international treaties and agreements, nor do they apply to individuals who come to Kyrgyzstan for work, study, or other activities requiring special permits.
Foreign citizens and hosting parties are advised to take the new rules into account when planning trips and to strictly adhere to the established stay periods.
The list of countries whose citizens can take advantage of the new visa-free regime includes:
Australia
The Republic of Austria
The Kingdom of Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Vatican
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Hungary
The Federal Republic of Germany
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Hellenic Republic
The Kingdom of Denmark
Iceland
Ireland
The Kingdom of Spain
The Italian Republic
Canada
The Republic of Korea
The Republic of Latvia
The Republic of Lithuania
The Principality of Liechtenstein
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Republic of Malta
The Principality of Monaco
New Zealand
The Kingdom of Norway
The Republic of Poland
The Portuguese Republic
The Republic of Singapore
The Slovak Republic
The Republic of Slovenia
The United States of America
The Republic of Finland
The French Republic
The Republic of Croatia
The Czech Republic
The Swiss Confederation
The Kingdom of Sweden
The Republic of Estonia
The State of Brunei Darussalam
Japan
Montenegro
The Principality of Andorra
The Argentine Republic
The Federative Republic of Brazil
The Republic of San Marino
The Republic of Chile
The Republic of Albania
The Republic of Bulgaria
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The State of Israel
The Republic of Cyprus
The Republic of North Macedonia
The Republic of Romania
The Kingdom of Thailand
The United Mexican States.
