Business & investor visas
Kyrgyz Investment Visa
A long-validity option for foreign investors contributing to the Kyrgyz economy, giving those backing local ventures an extended right to enter and remain in the country.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Investment thresholds (10m/20m KGS) and 5/10-year validity are from a secondary reading of the MFA visa-types list and must be confirmed against the official page or law.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Investment visa (category I)
- Route type
- Investor visa
- Validity (lower threshold)
- Up to 5 years for a minimum investment of 10 million KGS
- Threshold figures cited from an MFA-derived visa-types listing; confirm current amounts officially.
- Validity (higher threshold)
- Up to 10 years for a minimum investment of 20 million KGS
- Threshold figures cited from an MFA-derived visa-types listing; confirm current amounts officially.
- Visa type code
- I (Investment)
- Validity
- Up to 5 years
- For a contribution of at least KGS 10,000,000
- Extended validity
- Up to 10 years
- For a contribution of at least KGS 20,000,000
- Minimum contribution
- KGS 10,000,000 (ten million soms)
- Threshold for the 5-year visa
- Where to apply
- Kyrgyz embassy/consulate or official e-Visa portal
Who it is for
- Foreign investors contributing capital to the Kyrgyz economy
Requirements
- Evidence of qualifying investment meeting the relevant threshold
- Valid passport
- Application through the appropriate Kyrgyz authority or mission
What you can do
- Reside on a long-validity basis linked to the investment
- Use the investment as a ground for residence
How to apply
- Prepare documentary proof of your monetary and tangible-asset contributions to the Kyrgyz economy.
- Assemble supporting company/investment documentation showing the qualifying sector and amounts.
- Complete the application at a Kyrgyz embassy/consulate or via the official e-Visa portal.
- Submit the general visa documents together with the investment evidence.
- Pay the applicable fee and collect the approved visa.
Documents you may need
- Proof of the invested monetary funds and tangible assets (meeting the KGS 10,000,000 or 20,000,000 threshold)
- Company/investment documents establishing your role as investor or head of the foreign investment company
- 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
A contribution of at least KGS 10,000,000 (ten million soms) qualifies for a visa of up to 5 years, and a contribution of at least KGS 20,000,000 (twenty million soms) qualifies for a visa of up to 10 years.
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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