Kyrgyzstan Reciprocity Schedule

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Visa Classification	Fee	Number of Applications	Validity Period
A-1	None	Multiple	24 Months
A-2	None	Multiple	24 Months [A]
A-3 [1]	None	One	12 Months
B-1	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
B-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
B-1/B-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
C-1	None	Multiple	3 Months
C-1/D	N/A	N/A	N/A
C-2	None	One	3 Months
C-3	None	One	3 Months
D	None	Multiple	12 Months
E-1 [2]	No Treaty	N/A	N/A
E-2 [2]	None	Two	3 Months
F-1	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
F-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
G-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-2	None	One	3 Months
G-3	None	One	3 Months
G-4	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-5 [1]	None	One	12 Months
H-1B	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-1C	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2A	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2B	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2R	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-3	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-4	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
I	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
J-1 [4]	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
J-2 [4]	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
K-1	None	One	6 Months
K-2	None	One	6 Months
K-3	None	Multiple	24 Months
K-4	None	Multiple	24 Months
L-1	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
L-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
M-1	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
M-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
N-8	None	Multiple	12 Months
N-9	None	Multiple	12 Months
NATO 1-7	N/A	N/A	N/A
O-1	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
O-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
O-3	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-1	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-3	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-4	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
Q-1 [6]	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months [3]
R-1	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
R-2	$45.00 [B]	Multiple	12 Months
S-5 [7]	None	One	1 Month
S-6 [7]	None	One	1 Month
S-7 [7]	None	One	1 Month
T-1 [9]	N/A	N/A	N/A
T-2	None	One	6 Months
T-3	None	One	6 Months
T-4	None	One	6 Months
T-5	None	One	6 Months
TD [5]	N/A	N/A	N/A
U-1	None	One	1 Month
U-2	None	One	1 Month
U-3	None	One	1 Month
U-4	None	One	1 Month
U-5	None	One	1 Month
V-1	None	Multiple	120 Months
V-2	None	Multiple	120 Months [8]
V-3	None	Multiple	120 Months [8]

Documents

Civil documents, except as noted below, are available in Kyrgyzstan. Certified copies of available documents may be exported. The person to whom the record pertains obtains a certified copy at a local notary office, authenticates the notary's seal and signature at the Ministry of Justice and authenticates the Ministry of Justice Official's signature and seal at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The American Embassy in Bishkek can authenticate the seal and signature of “certain” MFA officials, if that is desired.

In the U.S., Kyrgyz documents can be requested through the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Washington, DC. The process often takes several months.

Some civil records were destroyed during World War II and may not be available. Local authorities generally will issue a certificate to that effect, although the process may take months. A replacement statement of identity is also available from local authorities when the birth certificate is unavailable.

Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Certificates

Available. Unauthenticated and uncertified copies of these documents may be obtained by Kyrgyz citizens for a nominal fee upon direct application to the Bureau of Acts of Civil Status (ZAGS) of the locality having custody of the records. See the introductory section above for exporting available civil documents.

Police and Prison Records

Available upon request. Individuals or their representatives should apply directly to the Information Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic to obtain police records. The address is 469 Frunze str., Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, 720011 website: http://mvd.kg/; duty officer: +996 (312) 662331. There is a small fee - 70 KGS for 5 day processing or 100 KGS for expedited 1 day processing - to be paid to the bank next door to the Ministry (on Erkindik boulevard/ Frunze str.). The information center operates daily from 9am to 11am.

Military Records

Available upon official written request. The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek can provide an official letter for use in obtaining these documents for immigrant visa applicants.

Passport and Other Travel Documents

Available.

In accordance with INA 212(A)(7)(i) and INA 212(A)(7)(i)(i), the old style passports are no longer acceptable for non-immigrant visa issuance. Effective March 14, 2005, the old, 1994-style passports ceased to be valid for any visa issuance.

The new Kyrgyz passport is light blue in color and as of yet comes in only one type: Regular (P). There are, as of yet, no Diplomatic or Official passports for Kyrgyz officials, even though they are expected to be issued by the end of 2006.

The passport was issued by the State Agency for Information, Resources and Technology (SAIRT) until late 2005 and is now issued by the National Agency for Information, Resources, Technology and Communication (NAIRTC). NAIRTC offices can be found in regional capital throughout Kyrgyzstan.

Special Clearance and Issuance Procedures - Official Travel

• Visas Bear SAO Requests: The cases of official and diplomatic visa applicants who otherwise require Security Advisory Opinions (Dpt. 00) CLASS entries, possible ineligibility under INA 212(a)(3), must be submitted by means of a Visas Bear telegram unless the Visas Pegasus procedure applies. (See below).
• Visas Pegasus Name Check Requests: Applicants who are DPT-00 CLASS entries and who are coming to attend pre-ministerial, pre-summit, summit, and White House meetings may be issued visas on a post check basis provided that a "VISAS PEGASUS" telegram is sent to the Department immediately upon issuance.

Special Clearance and Issuance Procedures - Official Travel

None.

Visa Issuing Post

Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (Embassy) -- Nonimmigrant visas except K

171 Prospect Mira,
720016 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Tel: 996-312-551-241

Fax: 996-312-551-264

Almaty, Kazakhstan (Embassy) -- Immigrant and K visas

Visa Services

Nonimmigrant visas for all of Kyrgystan. IV & K visa applications for nationals of Kyrgyzstan are processed by the U.S. Embassy in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Country Specific Footnotes

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