KYRGYZSTAN VISA

When applying for a Kyrgyzstan e-visa from India, you need to submit the following documents:

• Passport: A scanned copy of your passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond the validity of your Kyrgyzstan visa.
• Photograph: A recent passport-size coloured photograph meeting the visa requirements.
• Invitation letter: You need an invitation letter from an authorised inviting authority in Kyrgyzstan.

Applying for a Kyrgyzstan visa from India is quite simple. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Step 1: Create an account on the government or an authorised visa service’s website.
2. Step 2: Login and start entering your requested personal and travel details.
3. Step 3: Upload digital copies of your passport, photo, and the invitation letter.
4. Step 4: Review and pay the Kyrgyzstan visa fee as directed.
5. Step 5: Once approved, receive your Kyrgyzstan e-visa via mail.

Tip: You are advised to take a printout of your Kyrgyzstan visa to protect against any technical failures at the immigration checkpoint.

The Kyrgyzstan visa is a PDF document linked to your passport number. It includes your personal information, passport number, visa type, duration of stay, and validity period.

Here is a sample of the Kyrgyzstan e-visa:

If you are applying through the government e-visa website, you will have to apply separately.

Note: Although you can add your family or friends to your application, each member’s details, including passport information and photographs, must be provided.

No, once you have paid the fee and submitted your application, you cannot edit or correct it. If you notice any errors after submission, you will need to fill out a fresh application and pay the visa fee again.

Note: In this case, the fee paid will not be refunded. Therefore, you must double-check all the information before submitting your application.

Here are a few tips that you can bear in mind when filling out the visa application for Kyrgyzstan:

• Error-free application: Take your time in completing the visa application, as submitting false or mismatched information can lead to visa rejection. When applying, make sure to have your passport by your side to cross-check and fill in the details.
• Valid passport: Having a valid passport is the primary eligibility criterion for getting a Kyrgyz visa. Hence, ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and has sufficient blank pages. If not, renew your passport before applying.
• A recent photograph: Visa issuing authorities have their own checks to verify the validity of your photograph. Make sure that you are submitting a recent photograph that meets the specified guidelines (related to size, colour, quality, etc.).
• Valid invitation letter: Having a valid invitation letter is key to getting your Kyrgyzstan visa approved. To avoid any issues, make sure that you are getting the invitation letter from authorised entities.

Yes, if your Kyrgyzstan visa application is rejected, you can reapply.

If your visa was rejected due to an error in your application, correcting the mistake and reapplying can lead to a successful outcome. However, if your visa was rejected due to security issues or because you are on a blacklist, reapplying will likely result in another rejection.

To apply for a visa to Kyrgyzstan, it is important that your passport meets the following conditions:

• It has a validity of at least 6 months beyond the validity period of the Kyrgyz visa;
• It should have no less than 2 blank pages;
• It should not be damaged and should not include unofficial remarks.

The validity period of your visa refers to the timeframe within which you can enter the country. The stay period refers to the maximum number of days you are allowed to stay in Kyrgyzstan once you enter.

Suppose your visa is valid from August 1 to September 29 and allows a 30-day stay. This means that you can enter Kyrgyzstan anytime between August 1 and September 29 and stay for 30 days upon entering. Interestingly, let's say you enter on September 25; even then, you can stay for 30 days in the country.

Yes, Indian citizens holding a long-term multiple-entry visa from the USA, Great Britain, and the Schengen Zone will be allowed to enter and stay in the Kyrgyz Republic visa-free for up to 7 days.

Additionally, they can also re-enter for another 7 days after 21 days from the date of departure of their previous visit from Kyrgyzstan.

Yes, you can apply for a Kyrgyzstan visa at the embassy. However, applying for a Kyrgyzstan visa is a bit complicated and requires extra work, as:

• You might need to submit additional documents, and
• You will need to submit the documents in person; hence, the processing time will be longer.

Thus, it is best to apply for a Kyrgyzstan e-visa, which is a faster and simpler process and ensures smooth entry at the airport.

Since the Kyrgyzstan e-visa is electronically linked to your passport number, you can easily transfer the visa to a new passport. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Visit the official Kyrgyzstan e-visa website.
2. Click on the ‘Services’ tab at the top of the homepage.
3. Click ‘visa transfer to new passport.’
4. Enter the visa reference number and Captcha and follow the instructions that will appear on the screen.

No, e-visa holders can enter Kyrgyzstan only through the following ports of entry (land/air):

• Manas Airport;
• Osh Airport;
• Chon-Kapka Road Checkpoint;
• Chaldybar Road Checkpoint;
• Ak-Jol Road Checkpoint;
• Ak-Tilek Road Checkpoint;
• Dostuk Road Checkpoint;
• Kyzyl-Bel Road Checkpoint;
• Kulundu Road Checkpoint;
• Bor-Dobo Road Checkpoint;
• Irkeshtam Road Checkpoint;
• Torugart Road Checkpoint.