Sadyr Japarov explained why old driver's licenses are being replaced with new ones

Counterfeit driver's licenses have negatively impacted the image of Kyrgyzstan


In an interview with "Kabar," President Sadyr Japarov addressed the issue of the need to replace driver's licenses in Kyrgyzstan.

According to the head of state, this measure has long been overdue and is extremely important.

“For almost three decades, the issue of driver's licenses has not been raised. Old passports and licenses were produced outside the country, and their security features turned out to be ineffective,” the president noted, adding that since last year, all government documents have begun to be produced at the "Uchkun" factory.

Now, technical passports, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration plates in Kyrgyzstan are made with high quality.

Japarov also mentioned that there were previously cases of counterfeit old driver's licenses and ID cards that were used by migrants and sold on the black market. According to him, even now, counterfeit documents continue to be used in Russia.

Some terrorists were detained with fake Kyrgyz passports, which harmed the international reputation of the country. “Now we will eradicate the concept of ‘fake passport,’” he added.

The president emphasized that the free replacement of old licenses with new ones will eliminate the use of counterfeits both within the country and beyond its borders.

He also noted that some citizens continue to acquire fake driver's licenses in Russia and use them in Kyrgyzstan.

In this regard, an inventory of all driver's licenses and other official documents is being conducted in the country.

The main goal of this process is to identify illegal documents and streamline the system, which will ensure the safety of citizens and maintain the international authority of Kyrgyzstan.

Therefore, a decision has been made to replace all old licenses with new ones. Japarov added that the protection of new documents has been carried out at the highest level, making them impossible to forge, and urged citizens to exchange their old licenses.

In response to a question about indefinite licenses, the president explained that in "Tunduk," the validity of some licenses expires in 2027 or 2028. “In light of the above, it is necessary to replace old ID cards and driver's licenses. If citizens plan to travel abroad or move within the country, they need to obtain new licenses,” he noted.

Some documents are so worn out that they are unreadable. Therefore, even indefinite licenses are subject to replacement. The document replacement service is available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM.

Previously, a medical certificate No. 083 was required to replace indefinite licenses, but to simplify the procedure, such a certificate is no longer needed. It is only required for those obtaining a license for the first time,” the president clarified.

Due to the large number of visitors, there have been issues with the operation of the state portal "Tunduk."

Japarov noted that previous governments only talked about digitalization without giving this issue sufficient attention and funding. Now, 122.5 million soms have been allocated from the Presidential Fund for the modernization of the platform.

Currently, JSC "Tunduk" is selecting equipment suppliers, and 9.5 million soms have been allocated from the republican budget for the first stage of modernization. This will significantly enhance the system's capabilities.

Recent disruptions in the portal's operation occurred due to a sharp increase in the number of users, which created a load on the server. Work to resolve these issues will continue,” the president assured.

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