General Information for American Citizen Services

General information about visiting the Embassy for a U.S. Citizen Services appointment is available on the U.S. Embassy’s website: https://kg.usembassy.gov/services/

There is no telephone appointment booking service.

To make an appointment for a U.S. Citizen service visit: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=BKK&appcode=1

There is no walk-in service for U.S. citizens who require a service related to passports, citizenship, birth registration or notarial servicesThe appointment confirmation number generated.

These services are by appointment only.

Yes, you need an appointment for all American Citizen Services. There is no walk-in service for U.S. citizens who require a service related to passports, citizenship, or reports of birth abroad. These services are by appointment only.
Most U.S. Embassies and Consulates are fully equipped with facilities for disabled visitors; however, some need to make special arrangements to assist disabled visitors. Please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate if you need additional information.

If you need to send money to a U.S. citizen outside the United States, you may check with the individual’s bank, credit card company, or with money transfer companies for information.

If the options above are not viable, the U.S. Department of State may be able to help transfer funds to a destitute U.S citizen overseas through our office in Washington, D.C. to a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. The destitute U.S. citizen who is abroad should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to inquire about eligibility requirements and additional details.

For additional options and information visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/sending-money-abroad.html

Applicants may bring one person to assist them if they are disabled and require assistance to complete the application process.

The following items are prohibited inside the U.S. Embassy and we have no storage facilities for them, so please leave them at your home, your hotel, or in your vehicle:

  • Backpacks, bags, luggage, or large purses (purses 12 x 10 x 6 in. and smaller will be permitted)
  • Food and beverages
  • Weapons, including mace or pepper spray
  • Tools, including any sharp or bladed objects
  • Any oils, aerosols or pump sprays, liquids, lotions and powders
  • Any type of fire starter
  • Helmets of any type
  • Strollers will be determined on a case-by-case basis
  • Electronic or recording equipment of any kind, including, but not limited to:
    • Cameras
    • Laptop computers
    • Mobile phones
    • MP3, CD, or cassette players
    • Pagers
    • Keyless remotes

This list is not all-inclusive. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to deny entry of any items deemed suspicious.

For additional information visit: https://kg.usembassy.gov/passports/important-passport-information/#security .

The Embassy is closed to the public on U.S. and Kyrgyz public holidays.

A list of holiday closures is available on the Embassy’s website at: https://kg.usembassy.gov/events

For more details regarding hours of operation and services provided at the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyz Republic visit: https://kg.usembassy.gov/

There is no walk-in service for U.S. citizens who require a service related to passports, citizenship, or reports of birth abroad. Once you schedule your appointment you will receive additional information regarding the details of the appointment.

The Department of State provides safety and security information for every country of the world to help you assess for yourself the risks of travel. Please go to https://Travel.State.Gov , International Travel, Country Information to access the country information page for your destination.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

Each country information page contains a Travel Advisory, Alerts, and other important details specific to that country that could affect you. Pay close attention to the entry and exit requirements, local laws and customs, health conditions, and other details to decide whether traveling to that country is right for you. You will also find the address and phone number of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Take those with you in case of an emergency.

Visa Requirements: See the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic’s website for visa information. Changes to visa-free travel guidelines went into effect on October 21, 2023.

U.S. citizens who enter the Kyrgyz Republic without a visa may stay up to 60 days but must depart and remain outside of the Kyrgyz Republic for an equal amount of time. In other words, in a 120-day period, they may be present in the Kyrgyz Republic for 60 days.

Travelers who plan to stay longer than 60 days should apply for the appropriate visa category electronically and register their stay with the appropriate government body. Additional information on the registration process can be found on the website for the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic. Travelers who stay longer than their allotted 60 days must pay an administrative fine and apply for an exit visa prior to their departure and should contact the Consular Department of the MFA in advance of their departure if they know that they have overstayed their visa-free period. Individuals who are already in the country and who need to register their stay should be able to do so without leaving the country.

Travelers can contact the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with questions by calling +996 312 663 070, +996 703 428 865 (WhatsApp).

A five-year, multi-entry visa is also available at any Kyrgyz embassy abroad. Details can be found at https://www.evisa.e-gov.kg/ . For the most up-to-date visa information and information regarding entry/exit requirements, contact the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic.

For information about the Embassy location visit: https://kg.usembassy.gov/

Additional information about reaching the Embassy, including a map, may be found there.

All visitors, including U.S. citizens, must be screened prior to entering the U.S. Embassy and are subject to inspection via walk-through metal detector and a hand-held metal detector. All personal items will undergo full inspection by use of x-ray and other detection equipment.

Applicants should arrive no more than 15 minutes in advance of their scheduled appointments for security screening.

For more details regarding security procedures, hours of operation, emergency contact numbers and other related information for the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyz Republic visit: https://kg.usembassy.gov/

Embassies and consulates are required by law to allow third parties to attend passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), and other American Citizen Services appointments that take place on-site. This guidance does not apply to services provided off-site, such as arrest visits, welfare and whereabouts checks, or outreach events, and does not extend to any visa services.

Applicants may be physically accompanied by a third-party of their own choice at their own expense; this may include attorneys, interpreters/translators, family members, and/or caregivers. There are no restrictions on who may accompany an applicant to an appointment. However, applicants and third parties remain subject to all policies, security directives, and guidelines regarding admission to or conduct in an embassy or consulate, including but not limited to those regarding security, identification, screening, electronic devices, recording, and health. Attendance by an attorney and/or other third party at the appointment does not excuse the personal appearance of the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian as otherwise required.

All minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Given space limitations in the consular section, no more than one attendee at a time will be allowed to accompany an applicant (or the applicant’s parents or guardians if the applicant is a minor).

For more details visit: https://kg.usembassy.gov/passports/important-passport-information/#appt

Please arrive no more than 15 minutes in advance of your appointment to go through security.

All visitors, including U.S. citizens, must be screened prior to entering the U.S. Embassy and are subject to inspection via walk-through metal detector and a hand-held metal detector. All personal items will undergo full inspection by use of x-ray and other detection equipment.