Kyrgyzstan · Student
Kyrgyzstan Student visa
Study visa (type S) and temporary residence permit for study
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Key facts
Student visa is a student route for Kyrgyzstan. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
The temporary residence permit is for one year at a time and can be extended annually for up to 5 years.
Why this route may not fit
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- Needs a place at a school or university in Kyrgyzstan
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is enrolled with a Kyrgyz educational organisation that petitions for the visa.
What you must show1
- The applicant shows a legal source of subsistence in the country.
Documents2
- For a residence permit, the contract with the educational organisation and a certificate from the place of study.
- A medical certificate, HIV test result and a police clearance certificate from the home country.
Steps2
- Apply for the type S study visa on the e-Visa portal.
- After 6 months of legal stay apply for a temporary residence permit, or request a resident card on the study basis.
After you arrive1
- A temporary residence permit runs for the study plan period, up to one year and renewable annually 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
Study visa valid up to 90 days on the invitation of a Kyrgyz educational organisation, followed by a resident card or a temporary residence permit of up to one year renewable annually. 1 2 3 4
Requirements
- The applicant is enrolled with a Kyrgyz educational organisation that petitions for the visa. 1 2
- The applicant shows a legal source of subsistence in the country. 1
- For a residence permit, the contract with the educational organisation and a certificate from the place of study. 3
- A medical certificate, HIV test result and a police clearance certificate from the home country. 3
- Apply for the type S study visa on the e-Visa portal. 2 4
- After 6 months of legal stay apply for a temporary residence permit, or request a resident card on the study basis. 3 2
- A temporary residence permit runs for the study plan period, up to one year and renewable annually up to five years. 1 3
Stay
- The study visa is valid up to 90 days; the temporary residence permit is for one year at a time, extendable annually for up to 5 years.
- Visa validity: 3 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Family members of a student may receive a type FF visa for up to 90 days.
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
Student visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa | – | – | – |
| Study visa (ED) Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Student visa?
The study visa is valid up to 90 days; the temporary residence permit is for one year at a time, extendable annually for up to 5 years.
Can I bring my family on the Student visa?
Family members of a student may receive a type FF visa for up to 90 days.
How are Student visa holders taxed in Kyrgyzstan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student 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 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- 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
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