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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Kyrgyz turist visa information

We DO NOT need an invitation letter IF we select TOURIST VISA. Dave G has also sorted this out in Brussels via American Express.
The Geneva place will also handle visa applications for people who are EU citizens, even if they live in a different country, as I do. So if you can't find somewhere in your home city, Geneva will be okay if you are an EU citizen.
http://www.kyrgyzmission.org/html/consular_services.html
Here's information from the website:
In order to get Kyrgyz visa, you are kindly requested to present the following documents:
1. Passport (original) which should be valid not less than for three months after the closing day of the requested visa;
2. Two fully completed and signed visa application forms in English (download in PDF format) or in French
3. Two passport size photos;
4. Self addressed and prepaid envelope, registered post only; (Emma's note: add extra €10 note to cover postage if it's to be sent outside of Switzerland; don't worry about the stamps)
5. A confirmation paper of the amount paid according to the established tariffs (original or copy of the bank receipt). (Emma's note: this is more complex as it's a transfer to a Swiss account, but it's simply proof of payment; presumably this has to go through before you send in the forms, so you can start on this piece now, AND get your photos done if you don't have them).
Please, make a bank transfer, do not send us cash by post!
Bank transfer should quote your name, organization and the reference "Kyrgyz visa" and should be made to:
Bank address: UBS SA, Place du Petit Saconnex 11, 1209 Genève, Suisse
Account name: Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Account number: № 793.423.00 Q
Clearing number: 240
No CP: 80-2-2
SWIFT: UBSWCHZH12A
IBAN: CH35 0024 0240 7934 2300 Q
You are kindly requested to send your documents by registered post only!
Emma's note: Prices are basically 100 CHF (about €65) per person for a visa lasting up to 1 month. Turnaround time 5 days. It's 150 CHF (about €100) if you want 24 hour turnaround.

Address and phone details
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic Consular Section
Rue du Lac 4-6, 1st floor
1207 Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: + 41 22 707 92 20 and +41 22 707 92 22; Fax: + 41 22 707 92 21
E-mail: kyrgyzmission@bluewin.ch
Official hours from Monday to Tuesday, from Thursday to Friday: 09.30 AM - 12.00 AM

If you need any additional information, please, do not hesitate to call to +41 22 707 92 22, + 41 76 323 37 37 and ask Mrs. Madina Karabaeva, the Consular Officer of our Embassy. Emma's note - I called this number after 12 noon and was helped immediately.

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