South Africa passport → Kyrgyzstan
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
South African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Kyrgyzstan for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Get trip-ready for Kyrgyzstan
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Kyrgyzstan at a glance
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Currency
- Kyrgyzstani som (KGS)
- Languages
- Kyrgyz, Russian
- Calling code
- +996
- Region
- Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan for other passports
- South AfricaVisa on arrival60 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free60 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa on arrival60 days
Nearby in Central Asia for South African passport holders
KazakhstanVisa-free
TajikistanVisa on arrival60 days
TurkmenistanVisa required
UzbekistanVisa required
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
South African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Kyrgyzstan for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can South African citizens stay in Kyrgyzstan?
Up to 60 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.