At present, many international airlines have reduced or suspended their flights to Iran, leading to changes in flight schedules. If you are unable to leave the country by air, there is an option to exit by land through neighboring states.
Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic can enter Armenia and Turkey without a visa.
To enter Turkmenistan, it is necessary to contact the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in that country in advance for assistance in obtaining a visa and entry permit.
As of January 16, 2026, border crossing points on the border of Iran with Afghanistan and Iraq remain open. If you plan to enter these countries, you must apply for a visa in advance at the respective diplomatic missions.
The Ministry advises considering alternative routes for departure.
The land borders of Iran with Pakistan and Azerbaijan are currently closed for crossing.
For Kyrgyz citizens in need of assistance to exit Iran, it is recommended to send information to the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Iran or to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic:
- last name, first name, patronymic, and contact details;
- a photograph of the passport with biographical data;
- the intended border crossing point.
Contact Information:
- Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic (available 24/7): +996 999 31 20 02, [email protected].
- Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Iran: +98 21 22 83 0354; +98 935 250 52 29, [email protected].
- Honorary Consul of the Kyrgyz Republic in Armenia: +374 91 91 91 91.
- Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Turkey: +90 312 491 35 06; +90 545 689 68 00.
- Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Turkmenistan: +993 12 48 22 95; +993 12 48 22 96; +993 65 69 40 59.
- Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Afghanistan: +93 77 909 93 26; +93 77 909 93 26; +93 77 654 45 04 (WhatsApp).
- Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Azerbaijan: +994 993 312 312, +994 12 505 56 74, +994 557 50 53 01.
