Kyrgyzstan border permit - 5 zones
40€
Fill out the form below and order your 5-zone Kyrgyzstan border permit in just a few clicks!
✅ Validity: 1 month
✅ Lead time: 6 to 10 working days maximum (excluding weekends and public holidays)
✅ Price: €40 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.
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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!
As soon as your license is ready, you can pick it up in Bishkek!
🏔️ Information About Your Border Permit
This permit allows you to visit all border areas of Kyrgyzstan (except Batken and Leylek districts). It is not a visa and does not authorize you to cross the border into a neighboring country. This permit is essential to cover tracks 3, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24 and 27 in our travel guide . Explore Kyrgyzstan.
⏱️ Delivery times and options
- Normal procedure: Standard administrative processing time is 6 to 10 working days. Please note that weekends and public holidays do not count towards this deadline, as the administration is closed. Be sure to anticipate your request!
Urgent procedure (currently unavailable): For travelers in a hurry, we offer the urgent procedure in 3 to 5 working days with a surcharge of €15 per permit.
- Attention groups: Grouped orders are edited on a single document. Group members must therefore travel together when checking in.
📍 Delivery and Validity
Pickup location: Your permit will be available at the OVOP (One Village One Product) gift shop in Bishkek (140 Toktogul Street) — Open 7 days a week. Delivery to any address other than this one is not available at this time.
Validity: The permit is valid for 1 month from the date of entry indicated on the form.
Cancellation: Once the procedure has begun, no refunds are possible.
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Secure payment: Via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) or Paypal. Production begins on receipt of payment.
Data protection : Your personal information is treated with the utmost care. Your identification documents are permanently deleted from our servers once the licenses have been created. In addition, a watermark reading “For Border Permit Use Only” is applied to them as soon as they are loaded.
Turnkey service: Our rates include official fees and our management fees. By 2024-2025, over 99.5% of our permits will have been issued on time.
- Real-time tracking: You'll receive automatic e-mails every step of the way until your permit is available at OVOP (open 7/7).
- Use our new tracking system to track your progress accurately (available in 9 languages).
➡️ 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's sake, we only sell the 5-zone permit and the 1-zone permit for Lake Kol Suu. Please note that the districts of Leilek and Batken are not included in the 5-zone permit.
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 the permit takes a maximum of 10 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. If you order your permit after 12pm (Kyrgyzstan time), your application will not be processed until the next working day. You should also be aware that
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 from the date you choose. 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 OVOP warehouse in Bishkek. This is a trusted address, open 7 days a week between 9:00 and 20:00.
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).
When will my border permit be ready?
As soon as your permit is ready, you'll receive a confirmation e-mail and can collect it from the OVOP souvenir store in Bishkek (it will be available for up to 6 months). Once you've obtained your permit, keep the original and make several copies, as you'll need to leave one at each military checkpoint. You can make photocopies in one of the many print shops in downtown Bishkek. Your passport will also be required for verification at each checkpoint. Check that your name and passport number are correct on the permit.
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 by land?
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 GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO CROSS A BORDER. Border crossing formalities are regularly updated here. Please check with your embassy, depending on your nationality.
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. However, you will need a GBAO permit.
If you wish to cross the Torugart border crossing between Kyrgyzstan and China, a border permit is required in the direction Kyrgyzstan --> China.
Is a border permit mandatory for children?
Yes, a border permit is mandatory for children of all ages.
Despite an unexpected delay in the process (we later learned that the authorities were experiencing significant backlogs due to a high volume of applications), the team did everything they could to ensure we received our permit as quickly as possible and at a location along our travel route. We especially appreciated the excellent communication from the staff managing everything on site.
Tip for future travelers: Allow a few extra days for the permit process, particularly during peak travel season.
Everything went perfect. Pick-up of the permit in Bishkek was no problem.
Super easy and fast. Thank you!
Der Kauf und die Abholung verliefen reibungslos. Vielen Dank an das gesamte Team!
Service incroyablement efficace et simple !
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