Kyrgyzstan visa for Irish citizens

As an Irish passport holder, you'll be pleased to know that direct visa-free entry to Kyrgyzstan is permitted for stays of up to 60 days, a generous allowance for exploring this landlocked Central Asian gem. While there are no visa fees for this convenient arrangement, remember that obtaining two separate tourist visas would be necessary if your intended stay exceeded this limit, though this is unlikely given the typical durations of most visits. Planning your trip might involve considering that the time difference is significant, with Bishkek typically being five hours ahead of Dublin, and it's wise to research common flight routes as direct flights are rare, often requiring at least one stopover in a major European or Middle Eastern hub.

Visa-free60d 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
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BusinessSapar Visa (Type J – Business e-Visa, 30 days stay)
30dvalid 3mo
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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
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TouristGroup Tourist Visa (e-Visa, 30 days stay)
30dvalid 3mo
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TouristGroup Tourist Visa (e-Visa, 60 days stay)
60dvalid 3mo
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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)

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