Kyrgyzstan visa for Canadian citizens

Canadians embarking on an adventure to Kyrgyzstan will discover a straightforward travel process, benefiting from visa-free entry for stays up to 30 days. Should your journey require a longer visit or serve other purposes, there are three distinct visa types available to accommodate your needs. Bridging the nearly 10,000-kilometer distance from Canada's vast landscapes to Kyrgyzstan's stunning Tien Shan mountain ranges, travelers typically manage a significant 10-hour time difference and will need to exchange Canadian dollars for Kyrgyzstani Soms upon arrival. Planning ahead for connecting flights, often through major European or Middle Eastern hubs, is advisable to ensure a smooth transition to this Central Asian gem.

Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristSapar Visa (Type J – Tourist e-Visa, 30 days stay)
30dvalid 3mo
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TouristSapar Visa (Type J – Tourist e-Visa, 60 days stay)
60dvalid 3mo
Apply
BusinessSapar Visa (Type J – Business e-Visa, 30 days stay)
30dvalid 3mo
Apply
BusinessSapar Visa (Type J – Business e-Visa, 60 days stay)
60dvalid 3mo
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MedicalSapar Visa (Type J – Medical Visit e-Visa, 30 days stay)
30dvalid 3mo
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MedicalSapar Visa (Type J – Medical Visit e-Visa, 60 days stay)
60dvalid 3mo
Apply
TouristGroup Tourist Visa (e-Visa, 30 days stay)
30dvalid 3mo
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TouristGroup Tourist Visa (e-Visa, 60 days stay)
60dvalid 3mo
Apply
StudentStudy Visa (Type S)
Digital NomadDigital Nomad Visa (Type DN)
TransitTransit e-Visa (Type T, 30 days validity)
valid 1mo
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OtherVisa on Arrival (Tourist/Business, Manas International Airport)
OtherShort-Term Entry-Exit Visa under Simplified Procedure
OtherResidence / Long-Term Visa for Chinese Citizens (Manas Airport, voucher scheme)
7d$500multiple-entry
OtherShort-Term Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens with Long-Term US/UK/Schengen/Ireland Visas
7d$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa-Free Entry (Indefinite stay – selected CIS and partner states)
$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa-Free Entry (90 days within any 180 days – selected states)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherVisa-Free Entry (60 days – certain neighbors)
60d$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa-Free Entry (30 days within any 60 days – wide list including EU, UK, US, etc.)
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 2mo
WorkWork Visa (general national category – non‑eVisa)
FamilyFamily / Dependent / Private Visit Visa (general national category – non‑eVisa)
HumanitarianHumanitarian Visa (general national category – non‑eVisa)

Single/multiple tourist or business e-Visa for 90 days also available.

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