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There are various visa categories for staying in the Kyrgyz Republic: the "S" student visa, the "W1" working visa, and the "F" family members visa. Under the current regulations, the "S" student visa does not permit employment during the training . All admitted international students to the International Higher School of Medicine are eligible for the "S" student visa. Only teachers are eligible for the "W1" working visa and their family members for the "F" family members visa.
Students or international staff eligible for a Kyrgyz entry visa must communicate with the Foreign partners cooperation sector (ism.bonafide@gmail.com) or the country's official representatives. Please see on each visa option for more detailed information:
Students or international staff eligible for a Kyrgyz entry visa must communicate with the Foreign partners cooperation sector (ism.bonafide@gmail.com) or the country's official representatives. Please see on each visa option for more detailed information:
"S" Student Visa
Eligibility
All admitted international students are eligible for the S visa, which is given for 1 or 3 months.
Dependents (Married Spouses and Children)
Accompanying dependents (spouse and children) receive the F visa and are not allowed to be employed in Kyrgyzstan. F children may enroll in primary school.
"W1" Working Visa
Eligibility
International staff are only eligible for the W1 working visa, which is given for 1 or 3 months. Be advised that it takes one month to obtain work permission after arriving in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Dependents (Married Spouses and Children)
Accompanying dependents (spouse and children) receive the "F" visa and are not allowed to work. F children may enroll in primary school.
Congratulations on your admission to the International Higher School of Medicine and welcome to the Kyrgyz Republic!
The following guide is intended to help students apply for their student visas and subsequently enter the Kyrgyz Republic to begin their academic degree programs.If you are currently outside of the Kyrgyz Republic or stay in the Kyrgyz Republic on a student visa status, please communicate with us
Students or international staff eligible for a Kyrgyz entry visa must communicate with the Foreign partners
- Cooperation sector ism.bonafide@gmail.com
- The country's official representatives.
- Single-entry visa from 1 to 12 months;
- Multiple-entry visa from 1 to 12 months;
- Exit for 10 days.
- Passport validity period;
- Your contract validity.
You need to submit:
1. Passport (valid for at least 9 months);
2. Fill out the visa application forms;
3. One copy of the current visa (make for yourself a copy of the visa, since when you submit a copy for a new one, the old visa is not returned);
4. 2 photos (size 3x4 cm) on a white background and in non-white clothes that do not blend with the white background;
5. 1 copy of the contract (agreement between the IHSM and the student). Check the date of your contract! The visa will be done in accordance with the expiration date of your contract.
6. Certificate of the fee payment from your agent (only for Educational Advisor students);
7. Statement of the residence:
1. Passport (valid for at least 9 months);
2. Fill out the visa application forms;
3. One copy of the current visa (make for yourself a copy of the visa, since when you submit a copy for a new one, the old visa is not returned);
4. 2 photos (size 3x4 cm) on a white background and in non-white clothes that do not blend with the white background;
5. 1 copy of the contract (agreement between the IHSM and the student). Check the date of your contract! The visa will be done in accordance with the expiration date of your contract.
6. Certificate of the fee payment from your agent (only for Educational Advisor students);
7. Statement of the residence:
- If you live in the IHSM hostel, you must provide → Certificate of residence, which must be obtained from the hostel manager (only for Educational Advisor students);
- If you live in a private apartment (rent; live with friends or relatives) → the owner of this apartment is obliged to register you at the address of the apartment! Before you move into an apartment, sign a rental agreement and pay rent, check with the apartment owner whether he is ready to register you regularly at the apartment address and whether he has all the necessary documents. Discuss in advance with the owner of the apartment about the availability of documents, namely:
- Notarized agreement from the owner for temporary registration at the place of residence;
- Copy of the technical passport cover of the apartment/house;
- Copy of the owner passport of the apartment/house;
Below is the set of required documents.
We request that you should send colored, properly scanned documents in JPEG format to the following email address: visa.documents@ism.edu.kg
We request that you should send colored, properly scanned documents in JPEG format to the following email address: visa.documents@ism.edu.kg
- Completed application form
- (it can be printed and scanned after filling out or printed in the application form);
- Passport (valid for at least 9 months);
- Scan of the current visa;
- Scan of the photo. The photo must be on a white background and in non-white clothes that do not blend in with the white background; (the size must be greater than 60 kb);
- Scan of the contract (agreement between IHSM and the student). Check the date of your contract! The visa will be issued in accordance with the date of conclusion of the contract;
- Payment receipt. Payment must be done directly by cash to ICC Office and attached to relevant documents.
You need to submit the admission letter, valid passport, and the photo to the official representative of your country.
We request that you should send colored, properly scanned documents in JPEG:
We request that you should send colored, properly scanned documents in JPEG:
- Passport (valid for at least 9 months);
- The photo must be on a white background and in non-white clothes not blending with the white background; (size must be more then 60 kb);
Strict compliance with the requirements for visa documents (size and quality of the photo, correct and readable completion of the application form, tuition fees) will contribute to a positive and timely consideration of your visa application.
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You should submit a visa extension request no later than 30 days prior to your current visa expiry date.
Welcome to the Kyrgyz Republic!
When entering the Kyrgyz Republic, it is necessary to check:
When entering the Kyrgyz Republic, it is necessary to check:
- Check your passport to make sure that the boarder officer has put an entry stamp indicating that you entered on a certain date, in a certain visa status (for example: S, W, FF)
- Print out the e-visa form or keep an electronic copy on your phone, as you will need it for other purposes.
Issues of the legal status and registration of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Kyrgyz Republic are regulated by the following basic laws and regulations:
ATTENTION! In accordance with the law, all foreign citizens must be registered (registered) strictly at the address of actual residence!
You must register your arrival at the International Cooperation Center within (depending on the country of the citizen) 5 days (for citizens of Pakistan) or 30 days (for citizens of India) from the date of entry into the country, otherwise you will pay a FINE. The following documents must be provided for arrival registration:
1) If you live in the IHSM hostel, you must provide:
It is important to know: if you are registered at the address, but do not actually live there - this is a violation of the law!
- The Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “On External Migration" of July 17, 2000;
- Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic “On Registration of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons on the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic” dated December 19, 2016 No. 689 (as amended by the Resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated September 3, 2019 No. 449);
- Other laws and regulations, as well as technical and administrative regulations of local authorities in the field of migration
ATTENTION! In accordance with the law, all foreign citizens must be registered (registered) strictly at the address of actual residence!
You must register your arrival at the International Cooperation Center within (depending on the country of the citizen) 5 days (for citizens of Pakistan) or 30 days (for citizens of India) from the date of entry into the country, otherwise you will pay a FINE. The following documents must be provided for arrival registration:
1) If you live in the IHSM hostel, you must provide:
- Certificate of residence, which must be obtained from the hostel manager (for Educational Advisor students only);
- Notarized agreement from the owner for temporary registration at the place of residence (Нотариально заверенное согласие от собственника, на временную регистрацию по месту жительства);
- Copy of the technical passport cover of the apartment/house (Копия обложки технического паспорта квартиры/дома);
- Copy of the owner passport of the apartment/house (Копия паспорта собственника квартиры/дома).
It is important to know: if you are registered at the address, but do not actually live there - this is a violation of the law!
For all registration issues, international students, employees and guests of the IHSM can consult the specialists of the International Cooperation Center by mail icc@ism.edu.kg , either by phone: +996 702237090 (WA) or at the office at 1F Intergelpo Str. (Интергельпо 1Ф).
Welcome to the Kyrgyz Republic!
You need to do two things when you enter the Kyrgyz Republic:
You must register your arrival with the International Cooperation Center within 5 or 30 days (dependent on citizen country) from the start entry stamp on your passport, otherwise you will pay FINE. For register your arrival you must provide the following documents:
- Check your passport to make sure that the boarder officer has put an entry stamp indicating that you entered on a certain date, in a certain visa status, e.g. S
- Print your e-visa form or keep an electronic copy on your phone as you will need it for other purposes.
You must register your arrival with the International Cooperation Center within 5 or 30 days (dependent on citizen country) from the start entry stamp on your passport, otherwise you will pay FINE. For register your arrival you must provide the following documents:
- Certificate of residence to be obtained from hostel manager;
- If you reside in a rented apartment, please submit the following documents you take from the apartment owner:
- The notarized consent certificate from the owner
- The apartment technical parameters certificate main page copy
- А copy of apartment owner's ID passport.
International Cooperation Center
1F Intergelpo; Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 720054
+996 (702) 237-090
icc@ism.edu.kg