Business & investor visas
Kyrgyz Digital Nomad Visa
For remote ICT professionals and software developers to live in Kyrgyzstan while working remotely, aimed at location-independent tech workers serving clients or employers abroad.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Digital nomad visa validity and eligibility details are from a secondary reading of the MFA visa-types list; confirm officially.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Kyrgyzstan government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Digital nomad visa (category DN)
- Route type
- Remote-work / talent visa
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
- Duration cited from an MFA-derived visa-types listing; confirm on the official portal.
- Visa type code
- DN (Digital Nomad)
- Field of work
- Information and communication technologies (incl. software development)
- Work permit
- No national work permit required for remote ICT work during the visa's validity
- Where to apply
- Kyrgyz embassy/consulate (with petition from the digitalisation authority)
Who it is for
- ICT professionals and software developers working remotely
- Remote workers who want to base themselves in Kyrgyzstan
Requirements
- Evidence of remote ICT work or profession
- Valid passport
- Application through the appropriate channel
How to apply
- Obtain a petition from the authorised digitalisation / e-governance body supporting your Digital Nomad application.
- Complete the application through a Kyrgyz embassy/consulate.
- Submit the general visa documents together with the petition.
- Pay the applicable fee and collect the approved visa.
Documents you may need
- Petition from the authorised Kyrgyz digitalisation / e-governance body (or proof of existing Digital Nomad status)
- Evidence of your work in information and communication technologies / software development
- Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages) plus a copy of the main page
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Completed application form
Frequently asked questions
No. During the visa's validity you can live and work remotely in information and communication technologies and related fields without obtaining a separate national work permit.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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