GoKyrgyzstan Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

The Ji visa is divided into diplomatic, official, investment, work, special work, business, special invitation, cabin crew, mountaineering, tourism, visiting relatives, returning home, studying, religion, exit, transit, and digital nomad visas. According to the bilateral agreement between China and Kyrgyzstan, Chinese citizens holding diplomatic or official passports are exempt from visa requirements and can stay in Kyrgyzstan for 30 days. Other types of passport holders need to apply for a visa to travel to Kyrgyzstan. In addition, starting from October 21, 2023, Chinese citizens holding long-term valid visas of more than 3 years from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Schengen countries can enter the country visa free through Bishkek Manas International Airport, with a stay of no more than 7 days. After leaving Kyrgyzstan for 21 days, they can enter again visa free; Permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions of China holding valid travel documents, who have round-trip air tickets, can also enter China visa free through Manas International Airport for a stay of no more than 30 days. They can re-enter China visa free after leaving Kyrgyzstan for 30 days.

Ji implements a return visa system. Chinese citizens can apply for a visa to Kyrgyzstan at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in China, Consulate General in Guangzhou, or Kyrgyzstan visa agency in Urumqi with a valid invitation letter issued by an individual or organization from Kyrgyzstan, confirmed and issued with a visa permit number by the Consulate General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Generally, the visa is for an entry period not exceeding 60 days. According to the amendment of the Jilin Immigration Law, work, investment, family visit, and study visas can be extended, while other types of visas cannot be extended. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan will pilot the registration of a "single permit" starting from January 1, 2025, replacing traditional work permits and visas. Foreign workers or their employers can apply directly online (www.evisa. e-gov. kg) without the need to separately apply for labor quotas and visas, reducing the review time to seven working days.

Chinese citizens can apply for an electronic visa to Kyrgyzstan by logging into the website "www.evisa-e-gov.kg". Applicants can submit their visa application online, upload electronic documents, and use their visa/master card to pay the visa fee online without the need to apply for a visa return in advance. The electronic visa review time is 5 working days. If the review is not passed, the visa fee will not be refunded. At the same time, applicants can still apply for a visa to Kyrgyzstan through traditional means at the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in China, the Consulate General in Guangzhou, or the Kyrgyzstan visa agency in Urumqi.

The reception days of the Consulate General of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in China are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The submission time for visa documents is from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The visa collection time is from 9:00 am to 9:30 am.

For specific matters, please consult the following phone numbers:

Passport and Visa Office of the Consulate General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan: 00996-312-663250/70.

Consulate General of the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in China:

Phone: 0086-10-64681348.

Fax: 0086-10-64681291.

Consulate General of Jilin in Guangzhou:

Address: Room 707, No. 228 Da Ta, Tianhe Road, Guangzhou

Phone: 0086-203-8013875

Fax: 0086-203-8013472

Email: kgconsulate.guangzhou@mail.ru

Jilin Embassy in Urumqi Visa Agency:

Phone: 0086-991-5189980;

Fax: 0086-991-5189985.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

The General Administration of Jihai Customs has established customs offices in 7 states and 2 cities across the country, with 8 directly affiliated agencies including the Eastern Bureau, Northern Bureau, Southwest Bureau, Manas International Airport Bureau, Batken State Bureau, Logistics Support Bureau, Training Bureau, and Law Enforcement Bureau.

Chinese citizens are allowed to carry ordinary personal items, portable electronic devices, etc. when traveling to Jizhou. Carrying a small amount of medication requires a medication manual (in English/Russian). Weapons, ammunition, narcotics and psychotropic substances, drugs, as well as propaganda materials, CDs, etc. that may endanger public safety and normal order are not allowed to be carried. When carrying cash (or checks) of $10000 or more into or out of the country, customs declaration and taxation are required.

Special reminder: For those who bring large amounts of cash into the country, it is best to declare it proactively to avoid being fined or confiscated during entry and exit.

Residency and Naturalization

According to the amendment of the Immigration Law of Kyrgyzstan, Chinese citizens who stay in Kyrgyzstan for more than 5 working days must register at the branch of the National Registration Bureau or the Consular Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomatic or official passport) where they reside within 5 working days from the date of entry. Those who fail to register on time will be subject to an administrative fine of 10000 som. The residence period shall not exceed the validity period of the visa. If the stay period does not exceed 5 working days, registration is not required. According to the new regulations of the Jilin Digital Development Department, foreign citizens can register online from July 24, 2023.

The conditions for issuing long-term residence permits (green cards) to foreign citizens in Kyrgyzstan are relatively strict. Generally, those who have worked and lived continuously in Kyrgyzstan for more than 5 years are eligible to apply for a long-term residence permit from the competent authorities in Kyrgyzstan; The residence period does not exceed the validity period of the passport and can be extended.

According to the Nationality Law of Kyrgyzstan, dual nationality of neighboring countries and other specific cases of dual nationality are not recognized. However, citizens of Kyrgyzstan may obtain foreign nationality without violating the laws of Kyrgyzstan and foreign countries, or if Kyrgyzstan has signed international treaties on dual nationality with other countries.

Kyrgyzstan currently has 2 orange (high-risk) areas and the rest are yellow (medium risk). Specifically, as follows:

1、 Orange region: Batken state, Taras state. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens to travel cautiously to the above-mentioned areas in Kyrgyzstan in the near future. Local personnel and institutions have closely monitored the development of the situation, maintained high vigilance, strengthened security precautions and emergency preparations, and ensured personal and property safety. In case of emergency, please report to the police in a timely manner and contact the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan.

2、 Yellow region: Other regions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Chinese citizens in the above-mentioned areas of Kyrgyzstan to closely monitor the local security situation, raise vigilance, strengthen prevention, and pay attention to safety. In case of emergency, please report to the police in a timely manner and contact the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and overseas embassies and consulates will continue to closely monitor changes in the overseas security situation, dynamically adjust relevant risk assessments, and release and update corresponding security reminders in real time on platforms such as the China Consular Service Network. Please continue to pay attention.

public security

Cases of robbery, theft, extortion, and blackmail occur from time to time. It is recommended that Chinese citizens closely monitor the development of the local situation, remain vigilant, strengthen necessary safety precautions and emergency preparations, minimize going out or to crowded places, do not participate in gatherings and marches, and ensure personal safety; Carry and keep personal valid documents (passport, visa, residence permit, labor permit, etc.) with you for police inspection, and do not carry large amounts of cash with you to prevent robbery or theft. In case of emergency, please promptly report to the police and contact the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan. The embassy's consular hotline is 00996-555-581664.

natural disaster

Ji belongs to a region prone to natural disasters, located in the Central Asian earthquake zone, where earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, droughts, hail, blizzards, and other disasters frequently occur.

FDA

The incidence rate of cancer in Kyrgyzstan is high (related to high intensity sunshine rays), and the incidence rate of heart disease and skin disease is also high. Because the quality of auspicious water is hard, stones are also easy to suffer. The uranium content in drinking water in some areas of Jilin exceeds the World Health Organization's health standards. It is recommended to avoid drinking large amounts of local tap water directly.

Urgent Help

Fire alarm: 101.

Police officer: 102.

First aid: 103.

Inquiry: 109.

air traffic

Ji International Airport mainly includes Manas International Airport located in the capital city of Bishkek and Osh International Airport located in the south. At present, there are direct flights between Bishkek and Beijing, Urumqi, Xi'an, and Chengdu in China. In addition, Bishkek has regular flights with cities such as Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Antalya, Istanbul, Yekaterinburg, Krasnoyarsk, Kazan, Tashkent, Almaty, Dubai, Sharjah, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Ankara, Baku, Kuwait, Surgut, Lahore, etc; Osh has regular flights with cities such as Moscow, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk, Surgut, Lower Valtovsk, Kuwait, Istanbul, Sochi, Samara, Kazan, Irkutsk, etc.

land transport

Transportation in Jilin is mainly based on highways. The total length of the highway is 34000 kilometers (2024). Holders of Chinese driver's licenses need to obtain a Jilin driver's license locally before they can drive on the road. Jilin vehicles pass on the right side.

Railway: The total length of Jilin Railway is 424 kilometers (2024). Within the territory, one can reach the cities of Bishkek and Barakchi in Issyk Kul. Overseas destinations include Almaty, Karaganda, Kokshetau, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Moscow, and other cities.

Urban transportation

Buses and taxis are the main modes of transportation in the city.

major city

The capital city is Bishkek, with a population of 1.1655 million (as of 2024). The average temperature in January is -5.8 ℃, and the average temperature in July is 23.9 ℃.

Osh, with a population of 454800 in 2024. The average temperature in January is -3.8 ℃, and the average temperature in July is 24.9 ℃. The city is an ancient Silk Road city with a history of 3000 years.

Commodity prices

The 2024 Jilin Consumer Price Index is 4.8%, and the inflation level is at a recent low. The currency is the som, and the current exchange rate of the US dollar to the som is about 1:87. The supply of commonly used goods is normal, mainly from China, Russia, Türkiye and other countries. Jilin Bank and its financial services industry are relatively developed, with many national banks, foreign banks, joint-stock banks, and private banks, as well as numerous currency exchange points.

Special reminder: Jilin Bank and exchange points do not accept old, worn-out, scratched, or contaminated US dollars. Please check them in person when exchanging to avoid losses.

Insurance Medical

Ji Medical still maintains a public funded system mainly borne by the national finance. Families can register at hospitals near their residence and enjoy free medical care. But the distribution of medical facilities is uneven and the medical conditions are rudimentary. At the same time, there are also some private hospitals with better conditions in Ji, and people often pay for their own medical treatment at these hospitals. Ji implements a system of separating medicine from medication, where patients can purchase medication at pharmacies with a doctor's prescription. 95% of Jilin's pharmaceuticals rely on imports, while all medical equipment relies on imports. The medical insurance industry is still in its infancy.

Customs taboos

Kyrgyzstan is a multi-ethnic country, with the Kyrgyz ethnic group as the main ethnic group, who believe in Islam. The main festivals include Constitution Day, Victory Day, Independence Day, Nauruz Festival, Eid al Fitr, and Eid al Adha. The people of Ji are hospitable and hospitable. During meals, distinguished guests usually cut off the sheep's ears and present the sheep's head to the male guest and tail to the female guest. The highest etiquette of the Ji side is to present traditional Ji felt hats and felt robes to male guests, and headscarves and short sleeved robes to female guests. Be careful not to point fingers at the felt house, do not throw hats casually, and do not jump over clothes.

Kyrgyz people tend to consume halal food and avoid eating meat from pigs, dogs, donkeys, mules, snakes, raptors, and dead animals.

Ji implements earth burial.

Communications Power

Jishoudu Bishkek and other big cities are relatively popular with Internet. Residential communities can access the Internet. Most hotels and restaurants provide wireless Internet services. It runs on GSM, 3G, and 4G mobile communication networks and is well compatible with Chinese mobile phones. The power interface is a European style double circular hole embedded slot with a voltage of 220 volts.

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