KyrgyzstanVisa

TS tourist visa in Kyrgyzstan

The category TS tourist visa gives a foreign national entry into the Kyrgyz Republic for the purpose of tourism. It is issued at the consular section of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan abroad to those who are not covered by the visa-free or the simplified entry regime.

Visa term

Up to 60 days

Processing time

7 working days

Work

For employment a separate visa is obtained — W1 or W2.

Residence

There are no requirements as to the length of residence in the country.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic — Embassy in the USA and Canada, visa matters

Who needs a TS visa

Who it is issued to

Foreign nationals travelling to Kyrgyzstan for the purpose of tourism who are not on the list of countries with a visa-free regime
Nationals of a number of countries for whom a simplified procedure for issuing a tourist visa has been established (Turkey, Israel, Indonesia, Thailand, Mexico and others)

TS visa options

Single-entry visa for 1 month
Single-entry visa for 2 months
A multiple-entry visa of this category is not provided for

What it costs

Single-entry visa for 1 month	40 USD
Single-entry visa for 2 months	50 USD

Documents to gather

The general list for the consular section of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the USA and Canada; the site names no separate additional set of documents for category TS.

The Visa Application Form
A 2×2 inch photograph attached to the form
A passport valid for at least 6 months after the visa expires, with a copy of the main page and a free page for the visa sticker
The consular fee — only in the form of a money order made out to the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the USA and Canada
A prepaid envelope with the applicant's return address and a USPS, UPS or FedEx tracking number

How the process runs

The application is made through the consular section of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the USA and Canada.

1
Gather the documents
Fill in the Visa Application Form, attach a 2×2 inch photograph and a passport valid for at least 6 months after the visa expires.
2
Pay the consular fee
Pay by money order made out to the embassy: 40 dollars for a single-entry visa for 1 month or 50 dollars for a single-entry visa for 2 months.
3
File the application with the consular section
Send the documents together with a prepaid envelope with a USPS, UPS or FedEx tracking number.
4
Receive the visa
7 working days
The consular section examines the application and issues the visa within 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.

	TS tourist visa	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	Tourism	IT specialists	Employment contract
Money	Consular fee: 40 dollars for a single-entry visa for a month, 50 for a single-entry visa for 2 months	Proof of income for self-support is likely; the exact threshold is not publicly fixed	Compliance with Kyrgyz labour law and the minimum wage (estimated)
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 tourist 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 TS tourist visa

Who can obtain a TS tourist visa?

The TS visa is intended for foreign nationals travelling to Kyrgyzstan for the purpose of tourism who are not covered by Kyrgyzstan's unilateral visa-free regime, which applies to nationals of some fifty states for a term of up to 60 days.

How much does the TS visa cost and for how long is it issued?

The consular fee is 40 dollars for a single-entry visa for 1 month and 50 dollars for a single-entry visa for 2 months. The maximum length of stay on a TS visa is up to 60 days. A multiple-entry visa of this category is not provided for.

How long does it take to obtain a TS visa?

The consular section of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in the USA and Canada examines the application within 7 working days.

Can you work on a TS tourist visa?

The TS visa is issued specifically for tourism. For employment in Kyrgyzstan there are separate categories — the W1 and W2 work visas.

Can an F family visa be obtained for relatives on the basis of a TS visa?

No. The F family visa is issued to family members of an applicant who is in Kyrgyzstan on a service (O), investment (I), work (W1/W2) or study (S) visa or on a residence permit. The TS tourist visa is not on that list.

How does the TS visa differ from the mountain tourism visa (MT)?

The TS visa is for tourism in general, is issued for a term of up to 60 days as a single-entry visa only, and costs 40 or 50 dollars. The MT visa is a separate category specifically for mountain tourism (mountaineering, rock climbing, rafting, freeriding and so on), is issued for a term of up to 90 days, and comes in both single-entry and multiple-entry forms.

Is there a multi-year visa for frequent trips to Kyrgyzstan instead of the TS?

For US nationals a separate multiple-entry visa — business or tourist — has been available since 4 March 2024 for a term of 10 years, with a stay of up to 180 days per trip and without the right to work. It costs 185 dollars and also takes 7 working days to obtain.

Which documents are needed to apply for a TS visa?

The Visa Application Form with a 2×2 inch photograph, a passport valid for at least 6 months after the visa expires, the consular fee in the form of a money order made out to the embassy and a prepaid envelope with a USPS, UPS or FedEx tracking number.

Other ways to move to Kyrgyzstan

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.