The Chinese embassy in Turkmenistan has announced an expansion of opportunities for compatriots, allowing all applicants for short-term visas with a duration of up to 180 days to do so without providing biometric data.
However, for those planning to obtain visas of categories D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, and Z, the requirement to provide fingerprints will remain in effect, as these visas imply the possibility of obtaining a residence permit after entering the country.
In addition, the Chinese authorities have extended the program for temporarily reducing visa fees for citizens of Turkmenistan until the end of 2026. According to Business Turkmenistan, the fees are: $4 for a single-entry visa, $56 for a double-entry visa, $206 for a multiple-entry visa valid for six months, and $386 for an annual multiple-entry visa.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, Deputy Shaiyrbek Tashiev expressed the idea of the necessity to issue certificates for citizens traveling abroad for medical treatment, which would allow them to...
According to the new decree, a complete ban on entry now applies to citizens of Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Syria, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan, as well as holders of documents issued by the...
According to data received from the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of November 2025, 128,497 citizens of Kyrgyzstan have been included in the Register of Controlled Persons in...
- At the IV People's Kurultai on December 26, Kubanychbek Osmonbekov, a representative of the Kyrgyz diaspora in Russia, proposed creating a special call center for job vacancies, as well as...
Citizens are asked to prepare documents in advance From January 1 to January 12, 2026, the public service centers in Kyrgyzstan will suspend their operations. This was announced by the State...
Starting from January 1, 2026, foreign citizens wishing to assess their knowledge of the Russian language, as well as the history and legislation of Russia, will be required to take exams only in...
The next heroes of the "Zhubaïlar" section are Azim Arbudu and Takhmina Vundizova from the Chui region. Takhmina was born in 1999 in Sokuluk, and Azim in 1997 in the village of...
According to the State Customs Service, the entry into force of the decision of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council dated December 5, 2025, No. 111 implies the cancellation of import duties on...
At the beginning of 2026, the Mongolian national team will represent their country at the national judo championship, which will take place from January 23 to 25 in Chingis, Khentii Aimag. After...
Visa Denials for European Human Rights Defenders and EU Commissioner The U.S. State Department has decided not to issue entry visas to five Europeans who participated in the development of the...
President Sadyr Japarov, during the fourth People's Kurultai held on December 25, noted that respect for teachers and medical professionals is the foundation for a strong state. According to...
The Office of the President of Kyrgyzstan has approved new standards for public services, signed by Kanbek Tumanbaev. As part of the document, nearly 30 types of services have been defined, available...
Illustrative photo According to Kazaryan, precious metals are in demand in various industries due to their unique physicochemical properties, while sources of primary raw materials are becoming...
A draft law has been presented to the Jogorku Kenesh concerning amendments to the existing law "On the Exchange of Credit Information" in Kyrgyzstan. The main goal of the document is to...
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new list of additional education programs that are now subject to mandatory licensing due to potential risks to the health and lives of citizens. This measure...
As reported by the Call Center Kaktus.media, a resident of Shopokov filed a complaint against the actions of the State Institution "Unaa". According to him, "I successfully passed the...
According to data from the National Statistical Committee, from January to November, Kyrgyzstan produced 8.4% more electricity compared to the same period last year. This year, the production volume...
The ban on the export of diesel fuel, marine fuel, and other gas oils has also been extended, except in cases concerning direct producers. The restrictive measures will come into effect the day...
The initiative of the presidential administration concerns granting judges the right to retire after a certain number of years of service. The draft law is already available for public discussion....
Lithuania has completed its participation in the Ottawa Convention on the prohibition of anti-personnel mines. This decision became final six months after notifying the UN, as reported by the LRT...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the introduction of new requirements for foreign citizens planning trips to Georgia. Starting from January 1, 2026, new rules will...
The introduction of free travel for certain groups of citizens has become possible thanks to a draft resolution prepared by the Bishkek city hall and put up for public discussion. If benefits are...
President Zelensky also noted that the possibility of providing short-term security guarantees for 15 years with an option for extension is currently being considered. “I told him that we are...
According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kyrgyzstan and Thailand are establishing a visa-free regime for diplomats. The agreement, signed on September 27, 2024, in New York,...
Since December 30, the methane filling stations in Uzbekistan have resumed 24-hour operations. This decision was announced by the Ministry of Energy of the republic through its Telegram channel. In...
The presentation of the tax reform package took place in parliament. At its last meeting, the government decided to present a new tax reform package to parliament, which includes changes to tax...
The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to complete the implementation of the drug traceability system by the end of January 2026. On December 23, Acting Minister of Health Kanibek...
The IV People's Kurultai has started in Bishkek, with President Sadyr Japarov participating. The first day of the Kurultai took place on December 25....
Participant registration ends on December 26 The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), has announced...
Illustrative photo Starting from September 1, 2026, a new decree by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will come into effect in Uzbekistan, introducing administrative responsibility for employees of...
Recently, a new geoportal was launched in the CIS countries, providing free access to its resources. This information was received from the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth. The geoportal is a...
Since the beginning of this year, private employment agencies in Kyrgyzstan have helped 17,167 citizens find jobs, among whom 6,957 are women. The most popular destinations for employment include...
- Due to violations of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and the regulatory acts of the National Bank, from December 26, 2025, to January 9, 2026, inclusive, the exchange office of LLC...
The Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to eliminate import duty rates for waste and scrap of precious metals (codes 7112 30 000 0, 7112 91 000 0, 7112 92 000 0, and 7112 99...
Kubanichbek Osmonbekov, a delegate of the People's Kurultai, voiced several proposals on December 26 regarding support for Kyrgyz citizens living abroad, as well as creating favorable conditions...
According to the statement by the head of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Khusri, the phased replacement of old banknotes with new ones will begin on January 1, 2026. This decision is part of...
In the Kyrgyz Republic, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to extend the New Year holidays for employees of state and municipal institutions, as well as organizations and enterprises funded from...
- The new tariffs for domestic flights will come into effect on January 4, 2026. This was announced by Aydai Shaidildaeva, the commercial director of one of the airlines, on the radio. Fixed tariffs...
The Bishkek sanitary landfill has announced its intention to purchase crushing equipment for waste processing. This information has been posted on the state procurement portal. 27 million 870...
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has published the preliminary results of the investigation into the incident involving an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) aircraft that occurred near Aktau....
Led by Deputy Mufti Zholdoshbek Azhy Abdildaev, a delegation from Kyrgyzstan visited the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia to discuss the organization of Hajj in 2026. During the meeting,...
From February 4 to 5, 2026, the B5+1 Forum (Business Central Asia – USA) will take place in Bishkek, organized by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with...
Illustrative photo. The incident occurred in an apartment where the boy was present. His mother, being in the adjacent room, heard a loud explosion and, upon entering the room, saw her son with an...
Recently, the countries that are part of the Eurasian Economic Union signed a protocol that amends the agreement concerning the unified principles and rules for the circulation of medical devices,...
The first reform mentioned by the head of government concerned improving citizens' access to guaranteed medical services. This issue is critical for the health of millions of Kyrgyz citizens...
Starting from January 20, 2026, Federal Law No. 257-FZ dated July 23, 2025, will come into effect, which introduces changes to the rules for crossing the border for minor citizens of Russia. Brief...
