Programme detail from the September 2026 data release
Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence
Minimum investment
USD 0 qualifying investment; service package from USD 25,000 per adult
Investment type
No investment - citizenship by origin
Timeline
From 7 months
Visa-free access
26 destinations
Mobility
N/A
Physical presence
No residence requirement, but 3 short visits to Bishkek are required during the process.
Dual citizenship
Kyrgyz law permits a Kyrgyz citizen to hold another citizenship, subject to statutory restrictions and the rules of the applicant's other country of citizenship.
Best for
You qualify through former USSR origin or citizenship links
You want citizenship without a qualifying investment
You want to retain your existing citizenship where legally permitted
You do not want an ongoing residence requirement
You can make three short visits to Bishkek
You want family members included
Key benefits
You want citizenship without a qualifying investment
Limitations / notes
Restricted eligibility
Three visits to Bishkek required
Limited global passport mobility
No visa-free Schengen access
No visa-free UK access
No visa-free USA access
Background checks required
Eligibility must be established through documentary evidence