Work Permit

What it is

As a rule, a foreign citizen needs official permission to work in Kyrgyzstan, and the employer needs permission to hire foreign workers. The procedure is connected with the annual quota for foreign labour and involves documents from both the company and the employee. Some categories of foreign citizens are exempt or follow simplified rules – for example citizens of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Who needs it

• Foreign employees starting a job in Kyrgyzstan
• Employers hiring foreign staff for the first time
• Companies that need to extend or change existing permits

How Global Visa helps

• Consultation: we listen to your situation and explain which procedure applies
• Document checklist: you receive a clear list of what is needed in your case
• Preparation and review: we help fill in forms, prepare translations and check your documents for completeness before submission
• Guidance through the process: we explain each step, help with appointments and keep you informed about what happens next

Typical documents

• Passport copy and photos of the employee
• Documents on education and qualifications (translated and, if required, legalised)
• Employment contract or draft contract
• Registration documents of the employer
• Medical certificate, if required

Requirements and processing times

Requirements, fees and processing times depend on your citizenship, your purpose of stay and the current regulations, which change from time to time. We will confirm the exact requirements after reviewing your documents.

Global Visa is a private consulting and document-support company. We do not issue visas or permits and cannot guarantee a positive decision – all decisions are made by the competent state authorities of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Send us a request with a short description of your situation – you can attach copies of your documents, and we will get back to you with the next steps.