Kyrgyzstan Business Visa - Definitive Guide

When a business person is willing to travel to Kyrgyzstan for business purposes, a business visa for Kyrgyzstan is issued in their name. There are several benefits to this permit. The holder is allowed to carry out different kinds of business errands like business meetings, conferences, exhibitions, deals with foreign companies, and others. The validity of the permit will depend on the applicant and the Consulate.

The process of application to get a business visa for Kyrgyzstan. However, before carrying on with the application process, it is essential that you first check that you are an eligible candidate for the same. Thee detailed process for issuing a Kyrgyzstan business visa from India is as follows:

1. Start by creating an account on the Kyrgyzstan e-visa portal.
2. Confirm your account by following the process.
3. Start with the application process.
4. Select your preferred type of visa.
5. Read the instructions properly and fill out the visa application form.
6. Submit the application form and other documents through an email to e-visa@mfa.gov.kg.
7. Wait for the application to get approved.
8. Pay the fee for the visa online.

When you are filling out the application form, there are certain things that you need to take care of. The details must be filled out correctly and they must match the information in the travel documents. If there are any kind of issues found with the application, for instance, false or bogus information the application become inadmissible and even get rejected. There are other reasons as well for visa rejection. The chances of rejection can be minimised by acquiring professional assistance.

There are certain parameters that are to be met in order to get a business visa for Kyrgyzstan. The eligibility criteria for a Kyrgyzstan business visa are as follows:

• You must have proof of business ownership and purpose of visit

• You must have proper proof of your business enterprise to show it to the authorities.
• If you have been invited to a business conference or to attend a business or client meeting, an invitation letter from the company must be provided to the embassy.
• You must meet the health requirements

• • • You must be healthy enough to travel to Kyrgyzstan.
    • You must perform a medical test before travelling to the country and provide a relevant documentary proof. (if asked)
  • You must meet the character requirements
    • You must be of good character and have genuine intentions behind doing business in Kyrgyzstan.
    • You need to provide a relevant documentary proof for the same as well (if asked) in the form of a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
• You must have sufficient funds
  • • You must possess or have access to sufficient funds to be able to cover your stay and other expenses in Kyrgyzstan.
    • Bank statement or any equivalent document is to be submitted as well as proof of the same.

The document requirements for Kyrgyzstan business visa from India may differ from case to case. The common requirements are listed as follows:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months ahead of travel.
• Photo as per the photo specifications.
• Confirmed flight tickets (to be submitted after verification of the application).
• Proof of purpose of visit - exhibition pass, invitation letter, etc.
• Proof of sufficient funds - bank statement for the last three months, etc.

Note: Scanned copies of the documents must be submitted. Also, the documents must be translated into Kyrgyz or Russian languages.

• One copy must be provided
• Photo size: 35 mm x 45 mm.
• Coloured copy must be provided.
• The face must cover about 70-80% of the frame.
• Head should well-centred.
• The picture must not be older than 6 months.
• The background must be white
• Neutral expressions.
• Both the ears must be visible.
• Teeth should not be visible.
• Glasses are not permitted.
• Headgears are not allowed except for religious reasons.
• Clothing shouldn’t match the background.

The processing time required to issue a business visa for Kyrgyzstan is dependent on several factors. Generally, it requires about 5 to 7 working days for the processing of a Kyrgyzstan business visa from India. The factors that affect the processing time include workload at the embassy office, the staff availability, whether the documents are complete or the rest of the documents are yet to be submitted and others.

The fees for a business visa for Kyrgyzstan is to be paid online after submission of the application form and the documents. The fee can be paid using a standard electronic payment option. If you are paying with a credit or a debit card, the card does not necessarily have to be in your name. The fee will also vary as per the type of the permit and the validity and the stay permitted. 

When the documents have been submitted and there are certain things that you need to know -

• After the submission of the application form and the documents, there is some time taken for the verification and the approval of your application.
• A verification email is then received which is valid for 72 hours within which you need to make the final application.
• It is advised by the authorities to not book your flight tickets until confirmation of the application.
• If there are any kind of changes to be made in the application, you need to make sure that the authorities are known.
• If there is a change of plans, you can even withdraw you application in such a case. 
• Also, in case the application gets rejected, the visa fee is non refundable.

The status of the permit can be checked online on the Kyrgyzstan e visa portal. To check the status, you can visit the online portal and enter your reference number. You can even enquire for the status to the agency you have applied through.

When you have this Visa

After you have received your business visa for Kyrgyzstan, there are certain things that must be noted. Some of the pointers are given as follows:

• Before you travel

• Make a note of the visa expiry date, as well as the number of entries permitted. You must not stay in the country beyond this period.
• You should travel to Kyrgyzstan within the validity of your visa.
• Make sure to carry a copy of your passport and other travel documents while you are in the country.
• Issue health insurance and travel insurance from a certified company.
• At the Border

• • • Get your documents checked and your passport verified by the Immigration.
    • Consult the airport authorities for any kind of assistance required.
    • Check your visa copy for other guidelines and rules to be followed.
• When you enter Kyrgyzstan
  • • Get registered within 5 working days of entry.
    • Ensure not to get involved in any kind of employment. You can, however, do volunteer work.
    • The business visa does not permit you to employ the residents or reside in the country.
    • It is a permit that allows you to only perform business and business-related operations in the country. You are still permitted tourism.
    • The tourist prohibited areas must be stayed out of.
    • Make sure you don’t overstay and apply for the visa extension in time.