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Kyrgyzstan Special Work Visa SW1

14 facts quoted from the official source

Special route for a seconded technician installing or repairing equipment supplied under a contract.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Blank passport pagesThe travel document must contain at least two free pages.
  • Equipment Installation Or RepairThe task must involve supervised installation or repair of equipment supplied by the foreign entity.
  • Passport Post Visa Validity MonthsThe travel document must remain valid for at least six months after the requested visa period.
  • Qualifying ContractThe work must be performed under an agreement being implemented in the Kyrgyz Republic.
  • Seconded By Foreign EntityThe employee must be seconded by a foreign legal entity.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document or passport is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe employee must be seconded by a foreign legal entity.
  • Maximum Extension YearsIt may be extended for up to one year.
  • Official source basisThe employee must be seconded by a foreign legal entity.
  • PhotographA digital photograph must accompany an electronic application.
  • Report summaryThe employee must be seconded by a foreign legal entity.
  • Supporting documentsSupporting documents must be in Kyrgyz or Russian or translated into one of those languages.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Non Refundable FeeThe applicable visa fee is non-refundable if the application is refused.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Validity DaysThe SW1 visa is initially valid for up to sixty calendar days.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Kyrgyzstan?
The official source states: Special route for a seconded technician installing or repairing equipment supplied under a contract.

Every answer is quoted from the official evisa.e-gov.kg page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source evisa.e-gov.kgLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Kyrgyzstan government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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