⚠️⚠️From May 1 to 12, all Kyrgyz administrations are closed. During these 12 days, no permits can be issued. You should therefore consider these days as non-working days and add them to the usual processing time.
Kyrgyzstan border permit
35 €
Fill in the form below and order your Kyrgyzstan border permit in just a few clicks!
✅ Validity: 1 month (or 2 months as an option)
✅ Production time: 7 working days (excluding weekends and public holidays)
✅ Price: €35 per person
✅ The permit covers 5 border zones:
- Chuy region: Chong-Kemin valley.
- Issyk-Kul region: Karkyra, Sary-Jaz, Engilchek, Khan-Tengri national park, Ak-Shyrak and Karasay checkpoint.
- Naryn region: Ak Say valley, Kol-Suu lake, Kok-Kiya canyon, Chatyr-Kul lake and Torugart checkpoint.
- Osh region: Trans-Alay range (Lenin peak).
- Batken region*: Kadamjay district. *Leylek and Batken districts are not included.
It couldn’t be easier: just take 5 minutes to fill in the form below!
Within 24 hours, we check the information and launch the application!
Once it is ready, you can pick it up in the city of your choice!
- This border permit allows you to visit all border areas of Kyrgyzstan (except Batken and Leylek districts). Under no circumstances does it allow you to cross a border.
- This permit gives access to routes 3, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 24 of our Explore Kyrgyzstan travel guide.
- The permit process takes 7 working days. Please note that weekends, vacations and public holidays must be deducted from the working days, as the administration is closed. Please check carefully. ⚠️ Please note that administration will be closed from May 1 to May 12, 2025.
- Please note that grouped orders are printed on a single document. Group members will therefore be forced to travel together.
- By default, permits are delivered to the Salut hotel reception in Bishkek. With the “other address” option and for an additional €15, you can have the permit delivered to an address of your choice in the cities of Bishkek, Osh, Naryn, Karakol and Kochkor. Allow 2 working days for delivery, in addition to the time required to obtain a permit.
- The permit is valid for 1 month from the date of entry into the border zone. As an option, it can be extended to 2 months.
- Please note that no refunds are possible in the event of cancellation.
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You can choose between Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and Paypal. As soon as payment is received, your permit is ready for production!
Fill in the form below to order your border permit
What is a border permit?
Certain border areas are subject to strict regulations governing the movement of people, particularly foreigners. If you wish to visit these areas, it is essential to apply for a permit in advance.
There are five restricted zones.
- Chuy region: Chong-Kemin valley
- Issyk-Kul region: Karkyra, Sary-Jaz, Engilchek, Khan-Tengri national park, Sarychat-Ertash reserve, Ak-Shyrak and Karasay checkpoint
- Naryn region: Ak Say valley, Kol-Suu lake, Kok-Kiya canyon, Chatyr-Kul lake and Torugart checkpoint
- Osh region: Trans-Alay range (Lenin peak)
- Batken region: Kadamjai, Leylek and Batken districts
You can order a permit for one or more zones. For simplicity, we have decided to sell only a 5-zone border permit. Please note that the districts of Leylek and Batken are not included.
Which trails in Explore Kyrgyzstan require a border permit?
A border permit is required to access trails 3, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 24 in our Explore Kyrgyzstan travel guide.
How far in advance do I need to order the border permit?
The procedure for obtaining a permit takes 7 working days. Please note that weekends and public holidays must be deducted from working days, as the administration is closed. Please check the dates of public holidays by clicking here. You can order your permit up to 2 months in advance.
How do I choose when to enter the border zone?
If you’re not sure when you’ll be entering the border zone, don’t worry. The permit is valid for 1 month (or 2 months, depending on the option chosen) from the date you select. You can enter the border zone at any time during the validity of your permit.
Is payment secure?
Payment is only possible online and in euros. Payment is secured via Stripe (VISA or MASTERCARD) or Paypal.
Where can I get my border permit?
By default, permits are delivered to the Salut Hotel reception in Bishkek. This is a trusted address, they are open 24/7.
With the “Other delivery address” option, you can have the permit delivered to another city in Kyrgyzstan for an additional €15 (allow 2 working days for delivery in addition to the time required to produce the permit). Please note that in the event of an error in the delivery address, there will be no refund.
If you’re arriving from Tajikistan, the nearest town to pick up your border permits is Osh.
It is not possible to have the permit delivered outside Kyrgyzstan.
How long is the border permit valid?
The permit is valid for 1 month (from the date of entry into the border zone). As an option, you can increase the duration to 2 months. It costs €5 per permit.
When will my border permit be ready?
As soon as your permit is ready, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail and can pick it up at the Salut hotel in Bishkek or at the delivery address you’ve specified. Once you’ve obtained your permit, keep the original and make several copies, as you’ll need to leave one at each military checkpoint. Your passport will also be requested for verification.
What are the cancellation conditions?
In the event of cancellation (for whatever reason), no refund is possible.
Do I need a border permit to enter or leave Kyrgyzstan overland?
The border permit sold on this page allows you to visit restricted areas near the borders with China, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES IT ALLOW YOU TO CROSS A BORDER. Administrative formalities for border crossings are regularly updated here.
If you wish to cross the Kyzyl Art border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, without visiting restricted zone 4 (see map), then you do not need a border permit.
If you wish to cross the Torugart border post between Kyrgyzstan and China, a border permit is required.
Super bien organisé, félicitations !
Les permis étaient présents dans les délais et a disposition.
Tout a fonctionné impeccablement! Prise de contact et retrait du permis sans aucun souci. Probablement la meilleure solution pour obtenir les permis frontaliers nécessaires.
Reçu à temps, les réceptionnistes de l’hôtel Salut sont adorables !
Super easy, fast and effective.
Traveling with 2 motorcycles from France, we get the permit at the Salut Hotel in Bishkek. They also made copies for us to give to the military checkpoints.
Quick and easy way to obtain a border permit
Bonjour Olivia, merci de prendre des nouvelles pour savoir si nous avons récupéré notre permis frontalier. Sans problème nous l’avons récupéré au Salut hôtel Où nous avons passé la première nuit. Très bonne réception chambre propre. Aucun problème. Nous avons aussi récupéré le Toyota loué à Almaz. nous avons déjà sillonné sur les pistes 6,7 et 8. Quelques modifications que j’ai notées suite à d’importantes pluie. Des passages à Gué en plus. Je te ferai part de toutes les modifications à mon retour. Nous restons ici un mois entier.
On se verra certainement à Valloire fin août. Amicalement. Eric et Marie.
Ordered the border permit through Ountravela, got a confirmation from Kyrgyzstan. After about 2 weeks I got the message that the permit can be picked up at the reception of the Salut Hotel.
Everything went smoothly. I can definitely recommend Ountravela, their service and the Kyrgyzstan adventure guide.
Bonjour, nous sommes deux belge partis depuis Bruxelles avec 2 motos Royale Enfield. Nous allons passer du Tajikistan vers le Kirgizstan en juillet prochain. J’ai fais la demande du Border pass Kirgiz. Nous n’allons pas visité le zone 4 . Mais juste passer pour rejoindre Osh! Avons-nous besoin du permit également? Merci pour votre réponse. Claude & Philippe.
Everything went good. Hotel Salut is a small Hotel, but the reception had all our 5 permits on our arrival. On our request, they Even printed some copies for us for all the checkpoints for free. Very good service.
Tout s’est très bien passé je n’ai rien à redire j’ai reçu mon permis Dans les temps Et je suis parti le chercher au salut hotel à Bichkek
Very easy and smooth process for the permit- also a very honest price compared to other agencies.
It couldn’t be easier; you fill in the form, make the payment and that’s it. I got an email they received the payment and would start the application, and another one that my application was being handled and a week later that it was ready. We chose to pick up the permit in Hotel Salut and indeed it was neatly waiting there for us, among many other permits. Great service that saves you the hassle of obtaining permits. Thanks alot.
There’s no need to worry about which areas you want to visit, because all areas are included! I compared with several agencies and OunTravela offers 5 zones when other agencies offer only one zone for the same price.
BIG THANKS for this service and for your fantastic book!
Very cheap compared to what other companies ask!! Thanks for the quick and professional service! By the way the book Explore Kyrgyzstan was very helpful, thanks a lot! 😉
I get urgent border permit in 4 days, thanks !
Super fast delivery, easy process.
Super service ! Very easy and best price 🙂
Fast delivery and fair price compared to other travel agencies ! Thanks
Super ! Merci
Cuatro días antes de viajar a Kyrgyzstan, contacté con Ountravela para obtener el permiso. Cuando aterricé en Bishkek, me lo trajeron hasta el punto donde me encontraba ya que no conocía la ciudad.
Sin este permiso es IMPOSIBLE conocer a fondo las mejores partes del país. Para mí es imprescindible en un viaje Off Road y estos chicos te lo tramitan rápidamente. Five Stars !!
Commande et suivis parfait en temps et en heure, cerise sur le gâteau, nos permis nous ont été livrés directement à notre hôtel à Bishkek. Merci à toute l’équipe.
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