Peak Lenin Expedition
Visa Information
All nationalities require a passport (with a minimum of 6 months remaining validity at the time of your trip) plus a current Visa for Kirghizstan. The letter of invitation from Kirghiztan is NOT required for Tourist visas up to 30 days stay from passport holders of the following countries:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA.
Passport holders of other countries should contact KE before making their visa application.
UK Passport holders
The current cost for a tourist visa valid for 30 days stay is £50. Please note that you MUST make your initial Kirghizstan visa application ONLINE. Applications can be made at http://www.kyrgyz-embassy.org.uk. Or alternatively through a visa processing company such as Travcour. (www.travcour.com)
Once the application has been made you will need to print out the completed form so please ensure that your computer is connected to a printer before starting the process.
When filling in the form, for ‘date of entry’ please use day 1 of your trip itinerary. For ‘date of exit’ please use the final day of your trip itinerary. The section detailing the ‘inviting party’ is not relevant and you are not required to complete this section.. Once you have submitted the form online you should print it and send this along with your KE itinerary, your passport, 2 passport photographs, and the fee (can be paid by cheque or bank transfer) to the address on the visa application form or your chosen visa processing company. We recommend that you send your documents by Royal Mail special delivery. You should also include a pre-paid special delivery envelope (500 grams) for the return of your passport. Visa processing normally takes 3 days but allow plenty of time for delays.
US and Canada Passport holders
The current cost for a single entry tourist visa valid for 30 days stay is US$100. Kirghizstan visa application forms can be obtained from the consular section of the Kirghiz embassy website at kgembassy.org. You should complete the form using the following guidelines:
For ‘purpose of visit’ tick ‘pleasure’
Under ‘Contact organization or private host in Kirghizstan’ write ‘N/A’,
For ‘Intended duration’, the ‘From’ date is day 1 of your trip itinerary and the ‘Until’ date is the final day of your itinerary.
For ‘Specific purpose of visit’, write ‘organized tour with KE Adventure Travel’
For ‘Type of visa’ please tick ‘Single Entry’ and ‘Tourist’.
Please send the completed form along with your payment, your passport and 2 passport photographs to the Kirghizstan Embassy address on the Visa form. Payment must be by money order made out to the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic. You should include a pre-paid, self addressed envelope. You are responsible for the safe delivery and return of your passport.
Other Passport Holders
Initially, please contact the relevant embassy or mission in your country of residence.
We do keep our information up to date but be advised visa requirements are subject to change. It is recommended that you contact the relevant commission in the case of recent alterations.
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