Kyrgyzstan · Nomad / Remote work
Kyrgyzstan Digital nomad visa
Income needed: $5,000+ a year
Digital Nomad status and DN visa
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Key facts
Digital nomad visa is a nomad / remote work route for Kyrgyzstan. Applicants need income of $5,000+ a year. You can stay 1 yr, 2-month entry, renewable. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $5,000+ a year
- First stay
- 1 yr, 2-month entry
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spent$5,000+/yr · $3,000+
- $5,000 a yearBank statement of income for completed services under contracts over one year, dated before the application, of not less than USD 5,000.
- $3,000Bank certificate showing at least USD 3,000 on the applicant's account.
RenewalRenewable, 10 years max
The status is first granted for 60 days, then for 1 year with annual renewal for up to 10 years.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 10 years in total
- Only for passports from 11 countries
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- The applicant is a specialist in ICT, software development or a related field such as AI, robotics, media art, animation or gaming.
- The applicant is a citizen of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan or South Korea.
- People convicted of certain crimes or who acted against Kyrgyz sovereignty cannot apply.
What you must show3
- A bank statement showing at least USD 5,000 of income from contracted services over the past year.
- A bank certificate showing at least USD 3,000 on the account.
- The status is granted and extended free of charge.
Documents4
- A passport and a digital face photo.
- An employment contract or client service contracts from the last two years, or contracts for upcoming work.
- A diploma, certificate, training record or reference letter proving professional activity in a listed field.
- For the one-year extension, an HIV test report and a medical certificate, proof of income, and a sole-trader or company registration where applicable.
Steps2
- Apply online to the migration authority; the decision takes up to 7 working days after a complete file.
- Holders from visa-regime countries must obtain a DN visa through the e-Visa portal.
After you arrive2
- The status is activated when the holder crosses the border and gives a personal identification number.
- Holders may open Kyrgyz bank accounts and need not register their place of stay for up to 60 days.
What happens at day 183
How Kyrgyzstan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 10 years in total
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in any 12 consecutive months ending in the tax periodPresence of 183 days or more makes an individual tax resident.
- Foreign-source income
Personal income tax is 10%; residents with a Kyrgyz residence permit are taxed on foreign-source income too, while residents without a permit and non-residents are taxed on Kyrgyz-source income only.
All tax rules for Kyrgyzstan Tax records checked
Full official text
Free electronic status for ICT and software specialists from eleven listed countries: 60 days first, then one year renewable annually for up to 10 years, with no work permit required and a DN visa for visa-regime nationalities. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
What you must show
- Income of at least $5,000 a year · Bank statement of income for completed services under contracts over one year, dated before the application, of not less than USD 5,000. 1
- Savings of at least $3,000 · Bank certificate showing at least USD 3,000 on the applicant's account. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is a specialist in ICT, software development or a related field such as AI, robotics, media art, animation or gaming. 1
- The applicant is a citizen of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan or South Korea. 1
- People convicted of certain crimes or who acted against Kyrgyz sovereignty cannot apply. 1 2
- A bank statement showing at least USD 5,000 of income from contracted services over the past year. 1
- A bank certificate showing at least USD 3,000 on the account. 1
- The status is granted and extended free of charge. 1
- A passport and a digital face photo. 1
- An employment contract or client service contracts from the last two years, or contracts for upcoming work. 1
- A diploma, certificate, training record or reference letter proving professional activity in a listed field. 1
- For the one-year extension, an HIV test report and a medical certificate, proof of income, and a sole-trader or company registration where applicable. 1
- Apply online to the migration authority; the decision takes up to 7 working days after a complete file. 1 5
- Holders from visa-regime countries must obtain a DN visa through the e-Visa portal. 1 3 4
- The status is activated when the holder crosses the border and gives a personal identification number. 1
- Holders may open Kyrgyz bank accounts and need not register their place of stay for up to 60 days. 1
Stay
- Status is first granted for 60 days, then extended for 1 year with annual renewal for up to 10 years; a DN visa is valid up to 1 year.
- Initial permitted stay: 2 months.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to specialists from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Russia (visa-free) and from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and South Korea (visa regime). Open to: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, South Korea.
Work
Remote ICT work and registration as a sole trader or company founder in the listed fields; no work permit is needed while the status is valid.
Family
Spouse, minor children and dependants may enter on a type FF visa for up to 90 days.
Fine print
Whether the 21 July 2025 edition of the regulation changed the list of eligible countries could not be confirmed on an official page when last checked on 12 October 2026.
Official sources
- Regulation on awarding foreign citizens the status "Digital Nomad" (Cabinet Resolution No. 241 of 30 April 2025, edition of 21 July 2025) · Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Law of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 61 "On external migration" (edition of 21 May 2026) · Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, Central Database of Legal Information · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary Regulation on visas, the Unified Permit and the resident card (Cabinet Resolution No. 312 of 30 April 2026, edition of 23 July 2026) · Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- e-Visa portal of the Kyrgyz Republic · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration · Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Regulation on granting foreign citizens the Digital Nomad status (annex to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 241) · Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2025-04-30
- Electronic platform for Digital Nomad status applications launched · Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-12 · published 2025-12-16
Digital nomad visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad visa | Needs income of $5,000+ a year | 2 mo, renewable | Yes |
| DTV nomad visa Thailand | Needs savings of ฿500k+ ≈ $15k | 6 mo, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Japan | Needs income of ¥10M+ a year ≈ $63k | 6 mo | Remote only |
| Remote worker visa Indonesia | Needs income of $60k+ a year | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Virtual Work Visa United Arab Emirates | Needs income of $3,500+ a month | 1 yr | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Digital nomad visa?
Income of at least $5,000 a year. Bank statement of income for completed services under contracts over one year, dated before the application, of not less than USD 5,000. Savings of at least $3,000. Bank certificate showing at least USD 3,000 on the applicant's account.
How long can I stay on the Digital nomad visa?
Status is first granted for 60 days, then extended for 1 year with annual renewal for up to 10 years; a DN visa is valid up to 1 year.
Can I work on the Digital nomad visa?
Yes. Remote ICT work and registration as a sole trader or company founder in the listed fields; no work permit is needed while the status is valid.
Can I bring my family on the Digital nomad visa?
Spouse, minor children and dependants may enter on a type FF visa for up to 90 days.
Who can apply for the Digital nomad visa?
Open to specialists from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova and Russia (visa-free) and from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and South Korea (visa regime). Open to: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, South Korea.
How are Digital nomad visa holders taxed in Kyrgyzstan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Digital nomad visa. The standard rules apply: Personal income tax is 10%; residents with a Kyrgyz residence permit are taxed on foreign-source income too, while residents without a permit and non-residents are taxed on Kyrgyz-source income only.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 7 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Regulation on awarding foreign citizens the status "Digital Nomad" (Cabinet Resolution No. 241 of 30 April 2025, edition of 21 July 2025) · Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Law of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 61 "On external migration" (edition of 21 May 2026) · Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, Central Database of Legal Information · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary Regulation on visas, the Unified Permit and the resident card (Cabinet Resolution No. 312 of 30 April 2026, edition of 23 July 2026) · Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- e-Visa portal of the Kyrgyz Republic · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration · Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Regulation on granting foreign citizens the Digital Nomad status (annex to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 241) · Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-12
- Electronic platform for Digital Nomad status applications launched · Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic · checked 2026-10-12
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