Kyrgyzstan Exempts Some Chinese Citizens from Social Insurance Payments

Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet of Ministers has amended social insurance contribution rules, allowing certain Chinese citizens to be exempt from payments. This change, outlined in a new decree, aims to facilitate smoother operations for Chinese entities and individuals working within the country.

The exemption is contingent upon the individual possessing a certificate that verifies their continued participation in China's social security system. This measure is part of an administrative agreement between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and China concerning social insurance.

Specifically, the policy benefits employees of Chinese companies temporarily assigned to Kyrgyzstan, certain self-employed individuals, workers in international transport, staff of Chinese company branches and representative offices, and Chinese civil servants. For those temporarily sent to Kyrgyzstan for up to 24 months, this period can be extended to 60 months with the approval of the relevant authorities from both nations.