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Kyrgyzstan offers fine-free exit for illegal migrants

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a procedure for foreigners to voluntarily leave the country without paying administrative fines for violating migration laws.
  • The special measure, in effect until July 31, 2026, allows eligible individuals to obtain an exit visa free of charge by applying through the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the official e-visa website.
  • This initiative aims to reduce the number of illegal migrants in Kyrgyzstan and improve the efficiency of migration registration.

Kyrgyzstan is offering a pathway for foreigners who have overstayed their visas or otherwise violated migration laws to leave the country without penalty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified the process for these individuals to obtain a free exit visa.

Eligible foreigners must apply directly to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and then submit a request via the official e-visa website. The ministry stressed that applicants should not use intermediaries. The application window closes on July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

This program is designed to decrease the number of undocumented migrants within Kyrgyzstan and enhance the effectiveness of the nation's migration tracking system. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided contact numbers for those seeking further information.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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