Published: 12.05.2026
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet approved temporary rules for issuing visas, unified residence-and-work permits, and residence cards to foreign nationals. The unified permit will cover both residence and employment; the rules remain in force until 31 December 2026, and exit-visa fees for overstayers have been revised.
According to the source, foreigners now have a unified document framework for the right to live and work in Kyrgyzstan, which is particularly relevant to labor relocation. The temporary rules run until 31 December 2026, while exit-visa costs after an overstay rise with the length of the violation: from 17,500 soms for more than three months to 192,500 soms for more than a year, plus an additional charge for each subsequent year. This affects workers, employers, and people changing from short-term stay to employment. The practical takeaway is to select the correct status in advance because an overstay creates additional costs.
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