Guest visa (type G) in Kyrgyzstan
The guest visa of the Kyrgyz Republic is an entry visa for foreign nationals travelling to the country for private purposes: to visit friends and acquaintances or to obtain medical services. This visa does not allow you to work, run a business or otherwise earn income in the territory of Kyrgyzstan — the cost of the stay is met by the inviting party or by the applicant themselves.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic — Embassy in the USA and Canada, visa matters
Who can obtain it
The visa is issued for a specific private purpose and for a set length of stay.
Purpose of the trip
- Visiting friends and acquaintances in Kyrgyzstan
- Obtaining medical services at Kyrgyz medical organisations
- Other purposes of a private nature, unconnected with work, business or making a profit
The format of the visa
- Single-entry visa for 1 month
- Multiple-entry visa for 1 month
- Single-entry visa for 2 months
- Multiple-entry visa for 2 months
- The maximum length of stay is up to 60 days under any of the options
What it costs
| Single-entry visa for 1 month | 60 USD |
|---|---|
| Multiple-entry visa for 1 month | 70 USD |
| Single-entry visa for 2 months | 70 USD |
| Multiple-entry visa for 2 months | 90 USD |
Documents to gather
The general set is the same for all categories of visa; to it are added the documents for the 'meyman' category (guest, type G).
- A completed Visa Application Form
- A photograph measuring 2×2 inches attached to the form
- A passport valid for at least 6 months after the visa expires, with a copy of the main page
- A money order made out to the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan to pay the consular fee
- A prepaid envelope with a USPS, UPS or FedEx tracking number for the return of the documents
- A request from the citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic inviting the applicant, with a copy of their passport
- A copy of the document confirming the permanent residence of the inviting party in Kyrgyzstan
- A certificate from the place of work stating the salary or another document on the financial means of the inviting party or of the applicant, and a notarised undertaking
- For a medical purpose — an invitation or confirmation from a Kyrgyz healthcare organisation with the timing and the cost of the treatment, stating whether accompanying persons are needed
- For a medical purpose — documents confirming advance payment for the treatment or the ability to pay for it later
How the process runs
The application is handled by the consular section of a foreign mission of the Kyrgyz Republic (or by the Consular Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where the inviting party files inside the country).
- 1
Gathering the documents
Fill in the form, attach a 2×2 inch photograph, gather the general set and the documents for the purpose of the trip (an invitation from a citizen of Kyrgyzstan, a certificate of income or a medical invitation).
- 2
Paying the consular fee
Pay the fee by money order made out to the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan — the amount depends on the number of entries and the term chosen.
- 3
Filing the application
Send the documents together with a prepaid envelope with a tracking number to the consular section.
- 4
Examination and issue of the visa
7 working daysThe consular section examines the application and issues the visa — the whole process takes 7 working days.
How it differs from the routes next to it
The comparison is built from the official terms of the routes themselves — the source links sit on their own pages.
| Guest visa (type G) | Digital nomad status | W1/W2 work visa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa term | Up to 60 days | Estimated 1 year, renewable | Up to 1 year under the contract, renewable while employment continues |
| Grounds | Visiting friends and relatives, obtaining medical services | IT specialists | Employment contract |
| Work | For employment a separate visa is obtained — W1 or W2 | Remote work for clients abroad; local work requires a separate permit | Work for a particular employer; a change of employer requires a new permit |
| Residence | There are no requirements as to the length of residence in the country | Actual presence for most of the term is likely | Residence in Kyrgyzstan and registration of the address |
What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship
Route to permanent residence
The guest visa does not lead to permanent residence. The permanent residence permit is issued by the State Registration Service on the basis of certificates of income, health, criminal record and housing.
Route to citizenship
Citizenship is granted after 5 years of permanent residence. Command of the state or the official language and lawful means of subsistence are also required.
Frequently asked questions about Guest visa (type G)
Who can obtain a category G guest visa?
How much does the guest visa cost and how long does it take to obtain?
Can you work on a category G guest visa?
Who pays the cost of the stay on a guest visa?
Can the guest visa be extended beyond 60 days?
How does the category G guest visa differ from the category F family visa?
Other ways to move to Kyrgyzstan
- Digital Nomad statusDigital nomad
- Work visaWork residence permit
- Investment residence permitResidence permit by investment
- KairylmanRepatriation
- Visa-free stay for nationals of EAEU countriesVisa-free regime
- Electronic visa of the Kyrgyz RepublicVisa
- Category S study visaVisa
- Category F family visaVisa
- Category B business visaVisa
- Meken visa of category M for ethnic KyrgyzVisa
- Category TS tourist visaVisa
- Admission to citizenship of the Kyrgyz RepublicCitizenship
Every route in one list — migration programmes: Kyrgyzstan.
The terms and the amounts are checked against official sources — the link sits under each section.Last checked on: 7 August 2026.