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Kyrgyzstan Visa for China Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Chinese citizens can apply for a Kyrgyzstan e-visa online via evisa.e-gov.kg, with approval typically issued within a few business days.

Guide last updated October 4, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
  • Digital passport-style photo for the online application
  • Scanned copy of the passport bio page
  • Hotel booking or address of stay in Kyrgyzstan
  • Return or onward travel ticket
  • Proof of funds not usually requested but recommended to carry (around USD 50/day)
  • No biometrics required for the e-visa; fingerprints may be taken on arrival at some border points

Visa types

  • Single-entry e-Visa — valid 60 days from issue, maximum stay 30 days, for tourism or business
  • Double-entry e-Visa — same validity window, allows two separate entries
  • Ordinary embassy visa — for stays beyond 30 days or multiple-entry needs beyond the e-visa options, applied at the Kyrgyz embassy in Beijing

How to apply online

  • Register and complete the application at evisa.e-gov.kg, entering passport details, travel dates and accommodation
  • Upload a digital photo and the passport bio-page scan
  • Pay the visa fee online by credit/debit card
  • Approval is emailed as a PDF; print it or save it to present at the border with the passport
  • Present the e-visa printout, passport and onward ticket to border control at Manas International Airport (Bishkek) or a land border crossing

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry e-visa: approximately USD 40-50
  • Double-entry e-visa: approximately USD 60-70
  • Standard processing: 3 working days from submission
  • Urgent/express processing: available for an added fee (roughly double), returned within 1 working day

Tips for China travelers

  • Apply at least 5 working days before departure to avoid the extra cost of express processing
  • Double-check the uploaded photo meets the portal's size and background requirements — this is the most common cause of rejection
  • Confirm your specific border crossing is e-visa eligible before relying on it for land entry
  • Keep both digital and printed copies of the approval letter; some remote border posts have unreliable internet access
  • Extensions beyond 30 days require an in-person visit to the State Migration Service in Bishkek before the e-visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.