Family visas
Kyrgyz Family and Relatives Visa
For close family members of foreign residents and for family visits or reunification, letting relatives join or spend time with loved ones already settled in Kyrgyzstan.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Family/relatives category durations 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.
On this page
- Official name
- Foreigner's family visa (FF) and Relatives visa (RL)
- Route type
- Family / dependant visa
- FF eligible members
- Spouse, children under 18, dependent parents
- FF duration
- Matches the sponsor's visa
- RL maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Duration cited from an MFA-derived visa-types listing; confirm officially.
- Employment
- Not permitted on the FF family visa
- Visa type code
- FF (Foreigner's Family Visa)
- Validity
- Up to 90 calendar days
- Per the fetched Kyrgyz MFA page; other sources cite up to 1 year renewable — confirm before relying on it
- Right to work
- Not permitted
- No employment, individual entrepreneurial or other profit-generating activity
- Where to apply
- Kyrgyz embassy/consulate or official e-Visa portal
Who it is for
- Spouses, minor children and dependent parents of foreign residents (FF)
- Relatives visiting or reuniting with family in Kyrgyzstan (RL)
Requirements
- Evidence of the family relationship
- Sponsor's valid status in Kyrgyzstan (for FF)
- Valid passport, application and fee
What you can do
- Accompany or join the family member for the authorised period
- Family reunification can be a ground for residence
How to apply
- Confirm the sponsoring family member holds one of the qualifying visa/residence statuses.
- Gather documents proving your relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, or dependency evidence).
- Complete the application via a Kyrgyz embassy/consulate or the official e-Visa portal.
- Submit the general visa documents together with the relationship evidence.
- Pay the consular fee (waived for Investment-visa family members) and collect the approved visa.
Documents you may need
- Proof of the family relationship (marriage certificate for a spouse; birth certificate for a child or for a parent of a minor; dependency documentation for a dependent parent)
- Evidence of the sponsor's qualifying visa, permit or residence status in Kyrgyzstan
- 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. The Foreigner's Family Visa is issued without the right to take up employment, run an individual business, or engage in any other profit-generating activity.
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.