Saint Kitts and NevisKyrgyzstan
Kittitian passport ยท policy checked 11 Jul 2026
e-Visa
Apply online - no embassy visit. Since 2017, citizens of ALL countries and territories may apply for a Kyrgyzstan e-visa online via the official e-visa portal (evisa.e-gov.kg).
30
days
max stay per entry
40
USD ยท visa fee
5
days
processing time
Online
apply before travel
Policy note
Visa types include: Tourist (TS, up to 30 days), Business (B, up to 90 days), Investment (I, 5-10 years), Digital Nomad (DN, up to 1 year), Student (S, up to 90 days), Transit (TR, 3 days), Relatives (RL, up to 90 days), Driver (T, up to 6 months), Special Work SW1/SW2 (up to 60 days extendable to 1 year), Sapar (J, up to 1 year), Ethnic Kyrgyz 'Meken' (M, up to 1 year), and others.
Fee depends on category; applications typically processed within 5 working days.
How Kittitian citizens apply for a Kyrgyzstan visa
- Apply online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here โ
Kyrgyzstan visa cost for Kittitian citizens
USD 40
Tourist visa (TS), 1 month single entry (embassy)
e-Visa (tourist, official portal evisa.e-gov.kg)
up to 30 days (tourist TS)
not published
Tourist visa (TS), 1 month single entry (embassy)
1 month, single entry
USD 40
Kyrgyzstan visa types for Kittitian citizens
Mountain Tourism Visa (Type MT)Tourist
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90d
Entry for foreign nationals undertaking mountaineering, trekking, and other mountain-tourism activities in Kyrgyzstan; a distinct consular category separate from the general Tourist (TS) visa.
Official MFA consular category 'MT' (Mountain Tourism), confirmed on the Kyrgyz Embassy (USA/Canada) consular visa-fee page as distinct from the general Tourist (TS) e-visa category. Consular fee tiers: USD 60 (1 month, single entry) up to USD 90 (3 months, multiple entry); validity up to 3 months. Issued through diplomatic/consular channels only - not listed as a category on the online e-visa portal (evisa.e-gov.kg), which covers TS/B/S/TR/RL/FF/I/SW1-2/DN/D/O/T/M/R/J/L/E.
Official page โTourist Visa (Type TS)Tourist
30 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 30donline
Entry for tourism and leisure purposes. Available online via the e-visa portal to nationals of all countries.
Fee depends on visa category and period - not individually disclosed on the information page. Processing is typically 5 working days per the official portal. Citizens of 55+ countries enter visa-free for 30 days (Resolution No. 855, in force 31 Dec 2025); all other nationalities must apply via e-visa.
Official page โBusiness Visa (Type B)Business
90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 90donline
Entry for negotiations, conferences, commercial meetings, and certain medical services of a business nature.
Available via online e-visa portal to all nationalities. Fee varies by category; not publicly specified on the information page.
Official page โTransit Visa (Type TR)Transit
3 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 3donline
Short-stay entry for passage through Kyrgyz territory en route to a third country.
Maximum stay is 3 days. Requires proof of onward travel to a third country.
Official page โEmergency Leave Visa (Type E)Medical
10 dayssingle entryvalid 10d
Issued free of charge to foreign nationals requiring emergency departure due to a medical emergency.
Issued at no cost for medical emergencies. Administrative/humanitarian category.
Official page โGuest Visa (Type G)Medical
60 daysvalid 60d
Entry for private-nature visits - to visit friends and acquaintances or to receive medical treatment/services in Kyrgyzstan.
Official MFA category 'G' (guest). Covers short private visits and is the visa foreigners use when travelling to Kyrgyzstan specifically for medical treatment. Issued for up to 60 days. Consular fee approximately USD 60-90 depending on duration and single/multiple entry. Obtained through Kyrgyz embassies/consulates; the current e-visa portal instead offers Relatives (RL) and Family Member (FF) categories, so a Guest visa is typically issued consularly rather than online.
Official page โFamily Member Visa (Type FF)Family
90 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 90donline
Issued to spouses, minor children, and dependent parents accompanying or joining the primary visa holder in Kyrgyzstan.
Tied to the primary visa holder's status (e.g., Investment Visa, DN Visa). Validity mirrors the primary holder's visa.
Official page โRelatives / Family Visit Visa (Type RL)Family
90 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 90donline
Entry to visit relatives or for family reunification with a Kyrgyz citizen or legal resident.
Available via e-visa portal. Separate Family Member (FF) category exists for accompanying dependants of other visa holders.
Official page โStudent Visa (Type S)Student
90 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 90donline
Entry for academic study at accredited educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan.
Available via e-visa portal. Longer-duration study typically requires in-country extension or a different permit category.
Official page โSpecial Work Visa SW1 / SW2Work
60 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 365donline
Entry for equipment technicians, journalists, and charitable/humanitarian workers engaged in specific short-term work activities.
Initial grant up to 60 days, extendable up to 1 year. SW1 and SW2 are sub-categories for different work profiles. Separate from the general work permit system.
Official page โUnified Permit for Foreign Workers (Employment Visa, formerly W1/W2)Work
multiple entry7d processingvalid 365donline
Single digital document combining an entry visa and work authorization for foreign nationals taking up employment or individual entrepreneurship in Kyrgyzstan.
Since 1 July 2025 (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 367) the former Employment Visa W1 (issued to work-permit or individual-entrepreneur applicants; initial 60 days without a permit, then multiple-entry for the work-permit validity) and Employment Visa W2 (up to 90 days, renewable annually, for categories exempt from a work permit under the Law on External Labor Migration) were consolidated into a single electronic 'Unified Permit' (Single Permit) covering both entry and legal employment. Employers or workers apply via the e-visa portal; processing about 7 working days; stay/validity is tied to the employment term and renewable. Issuance is administered by the MFA through the end of 2026. Distinct from the Special Work SW1/SW2 visa (short-term technicians, journalists, charity staff). Former consular W1/W2 fee was approximately USD 60-90. Official MFA work-permit page: https://mfa.gov.kg/en/dks-mid-kr-en/Consular-Services/Visa-issues/Issues-of-extending-visas-to-foreign-nationals/Obtaining-a-work-permit-in-the-territory-of-the-Kyrgyz-Republic
Official page โDigital Nomad Visa (Type DN)Digital nomad
365 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 365donline
Allows remote workers in ICT, software development, AI, gaming, digital media and related sectors to live and work remotely from Kyrgyzstan without a local work permit.
Established by Presidential amendments (October 9, 2024) and codified by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 241 (April 30, 2025). Renewable annually. DN status holders are exempt from compulsory residence registration for up to 60 days. Applicants must show proof of remote contracts and income. No Kyrgyz work permit required while status is valid.
Official page โDiplomatic Visa (Type D)Diplomatic
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90d
Entry for heads of foreign states and governments, members of their official delegations, and accredited diplomatic staff.
Issued through diplomatic channels, not the public e-visa portal. Holders of diplomatic passports from 30+ countries may also enter visa-free under bilateral agreements.
Official page โDriver Visa (Type T)Other
30 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 180donline
Entry for drivers engaged in international freight and passenger transport operations.
Visa validity up to 6 months; maximum 30 days per individual entry. For international freight/transport drivers.
Official page โEthnic Kyrgyz Visa / Meken Visa (Type M)Other
365 daysmultiple entry5d processingvalid 365donline
Issued to ethnic Kyrgyz persons residing abroad who wish to visit or return to Kyrgyzstan.
'Meken' (meaning 'homeland') visa category. Applicants must demonstrate ethnic Kyrgyz heritage.
Official page โInvestment Visa (Type I)Investment
multiple entryvalid 1825donline
Issued to foreign investors or heads of foreign investment companies making qualifying capital contributions to the Kyrgyz economy.
Minimum investment 10 million KGS for a visa valid up to 5 years; minimum 20 million KGS for a visa valid up to 10 years. Eligible sectors include manufacturing, agriculture, banking, energy, education, medicine, engineering, and ICT. Family members (spouse, minor children, dependent parents) may receive an accompanying FF-type family visa. Does not directly confer permanent residency or citizenship.
Official page โLeave Visa (Type L)Other
10 dayssingle entryvalid 10d
Issued to foreign nationals to facilitate legal departure from Kyrgyzstan following a visa violation or overstay.
Administrative visa to allow departure. Not for general immigration use.
Official page โOfficial / Service Visa (Type O)Other
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d
Entry for foreign state officials and their family members travelling on official government business.
Validity ranges from up to 90 days to 1 year depending on assignment. Issued through official channels.
Official page โReligious Visa (Type R)Other
60 dayssingle entry5d processingvalid 60donline
Entry for missionaries, clergy, and individuals engaged in religious cooperation and charitable religious work.
Requires documentation of religious organization affiliation and purpose of visit.
Official page โSapar Visa (Type J)Other
365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d
Entry for participants in state-endorsed business, sports, and major public events, issued on the basis of a government or institutional petition.
Requires a state petition or institutional sponsor. Can be extended ('Sapar' translates roughly to 'journey/trip'). Not available via the standard public e-visa portal.
Official page โKyrgyzstan visa for Kittitian citizens - FAQ
Do Kittitian citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
Yes, but it can be completed entirely online - no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.
What documents do Kittitian citizens need for Kyrgyzstan?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Kyrgyzstan visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.
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