Kyrgyzstan · Investing
Kyrgyzstan Investor visa · KGS 20m
Investment needed: KGS 20M+ ≈ $229k
Investment visa (type I) for a contribution of KGS 20 million, up to 10 years
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Key facts
Investor visa · KGS 20m is an investing route for Kyrgyzstan. Applicants need an investment of KGS 20M+ ≈ $229k. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- KGS 20M+ ≈ $229k
Cost, time and long term
Invested and heldKGS 20M+ ≈ $229k
- KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000)Money and material assets contributed to the economy, in any currency, equivalent to at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000) for a visa valid up to 10 years.
RenewalRenewable
The investment visa is valid for several years, and the temporary residence permit runs one year at a time and may be extended annually for up to 5 years.
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is an investor or head of a foreign investment company making an investment in the Kyrgyz economy.
- The contribution in cash or assets is equivalent to at least KGS 20,000,000, (≈ $229,000) and may be made in foreign currency.
What you must show1
- A contribution of at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000) to the economy.
Documents3
- A document from the state investment promotion authority confirming the contribution to the economy.
- For a residence permit, confirmation from the investment policy authority of investor status and a project term of at least 6 months.
- For a residence permit, an investment agreement above KGS 10,000,000 (≈ $114,000) where one has been concluded, except for citizens of neighbouring states.
Steps2
- Apply for the type I investment visa on the e-Visa portal.
- To live in the country, apply for a temporary residence permit after 6 months of lawful stay; the permit is decided within 30 working days.
After you arrive2
- Family members receive a type FF visa for the term of the investment visa without a consular fee.
- A temporary residence permit is valid one year and extendable annually for up to five years.
What happens at day 183
How Kyrgyzstan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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
Investment visa valid up to 10 years for investors who contribute cash or assets equivalent to at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000) to the Kyrgyz economy. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show
- An investment of at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000) · Money and material assets contributed to the economy, in any currency, equivalent to at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000) for a visa valid up to 10 years. 1 2
Requirements
- The applicant is an investor or head of a foreign investment company making an investment in the Kyrgyz economy. 2 1
- The contribution in cash or assets is equivalent to at least KGS 20,000,000, (≈ $229,000) and may be made in foreign currency. 1 2
- A contribution of at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000) to the economy. 1 2 5
- A document from the state investment promotion authority confirming the contribution to the economy. 1
- For a residence permit, confirmation from the investment policy authority of investor status and a project term of at least 6 months. 3
- For a residence permit, an investment agreement above KGS 10,000,000 (≈ $114,000) where one has been concluded, except for citizens of neighbouring states. 3
- Apply for the type I investment visa on the e-Visa portal. 2 4
- To live in the country, apply for a temporary residence permit after 6 months of lawful stay; the permit is decided within 30 working days. 3
- Family members receive a type FF visa for the term of the investment visa without a consular fee. 2
- A temporary residence permit is valid one year and extendable annually for up to five years. 3 1
Stay
- The type I investment visa is valid up to 10 years; a temporary residence permit runs one year at a time and may be extended annually for up to 5 years.
- Visa validity: 120 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
The investor may carry on the investment activity.
Family
Spouse, children under 18, dependants and parents of minor children may receive a type FF visa for the same term.
Fine print
The temporary residence permit terms (one year at a time for up to five years, application after six months of lawful stay, decision within 30 working days) could not be confirmed on an official page when last checked on 12 October 2026.
Official sources
- 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
- Regulation on issuing residence permits in the Kyrgyz Republic (Cabinet Resolution No. 437 of 31 July 2024, edition of 7 April 2025) · 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
- Do I need a visa? Visa regime by passport country · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (e-Visa portal) · checked 2026-10-10
Investor visa · KGS 20m and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor visa · KGS 20m | Needs an investment of KGS 20M+ ≈ $229k | – | – |
| Investor visa · KGS 10m | Needs an investment of KGS 10M+ ≈ $114k | – | – |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · AED 2M deposit United Arab Emirates | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor visa · KGS 20m?
An investment of at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000). Money and material assets contributed to the economy, in any currency, equivalent to at least KGS 20,000,000 (≈ $229,000) for a visa valid up to 10 years.
How long can I stay on the Investor visa · KGS 20m?
The type I investment visa is valid up to 10 years; a temporary residence permit runs one year at a time and may be extended annually for up to 5 years.
Can I work on the Investor visa · KGS 20m?
The investor may carry on the investment activity.
Can I bring my family on the Investor visa · KGS 20m?
Spouse, children under 18, dependants and parents of minor children may receive a type FF visa for the same term.
How are Investor visa · KGS 20m holders taxed in Kyrgyzstan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor visa · KGS 20m (≈ $229,000). 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 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- 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
- Regulation on issuing residence permits in the Kyrgyz Republic (Cabinet Resolution No. 437 of 31 July 2024, edition of 7 April 2025) · 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
- Do I need a visa? Visa regime by passport country · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (e-Visa portal) · checked 2026-10-10
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