Work visas
Kyrgyz Work Permit and Work Visa
The employment route for foreign nationals, requiring a State Migration Service work permit alongside a work-category visa so the holder can lawfully take up a job in Kyrgyzstan.
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Work-permit state fee amount (set by Decree No. 754) is not stated numerically here; 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
- Work permit (State Migration Service) with work visa category W1
- Route type
- Employment permit and visa
- Issuing authority
- State Migration Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Validity
- One year, renewable annually
- Quota
- Annual quotas set by industry and region
- Decision notice
- Written notice within 5 business days of commission review
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals taking up employment in Kyrgyzstan
- Employers wishing to hire foreign or stateless workers
- Foreign self-employed individuals operating under a tax patent
Requirements
- Confirmed place within the annual labour quota
- Notarised state-registration certificate and licences (if applicable)
- Foreign-worker personal data form and passport translation
- Educational diploma, HIV-test certificate and photos
- Valid work-category visa (W1) or registration
What you can do
- Work legally for the sponsoring employer for the permit period
- Renew the permit annually while employment continues
How to apply
- Employer applies for a labour quota for the coming year
- Interdepartmental Permitting Commission reviews the quota request
- Employer applies for the individual work permit and pays the state fee
- Foreign worker obtains the W1 work visa or registration
- Renew annually as required
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.