Many international airlines have reduced or suspended their flights to and from Iran, leading to frequent changes in flight schedules. If you are unable to leave the country by plane, there is an option to exit through land borders with neighboring states.
Kyrgyz citizens do not require a visa to enter Armenia and Turkey.
For travel to Turkmenistan, it is necessary to contact the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Ashgabat in advance to obtain permission for entry and a transit visa.
As of January 16, 2026, border crossing points on the border of Iran with Afghanistan and Iraq are open. If you plan to cross the border into these countries, be sure to obtain a visa from the respective diplomatic representations.
The Ministry also recommends considering alternative routes for departure.
Currently, the land borders of Iran with Pakistan and Azerbaijan are closed for crossing.
Citizens of Kyrgyzstan who require assistance in leaving Iran are advised to send the following information to the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in Iran or to the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
- Full name and contact details;
- Photo of the passport page with personal information;
- Proposed border crossing location.
Contact Information:
- Consular Department of the MFA of the KR (24/7): +996 999 31 20 02, [email protected].
- Embassy of the KR in Iran: +98 21 22 83 0354; +98 935 250 52 29, [email protected].
- Honorary Consul of the KR in Armenia: +374 91 91 91 91.
- Embassy of the KR in Turkey: +90 312 491 35 06; +90 545 689 68 00.
- Embassy of the KR in Turkmenistan: +993 12 48 22 95; +993 12 48 22 96; +993 65 69 40 59.
- Embassy of the KR in Afghanistan: +93 77 909 93 26; +93 77 909 93 26; +93 77 654 45 04 (WhatsApp).
- Embassy of the KR in Azerbaijan: +994 993 312 312, +994 12 505 56 74, +994 557 50 53 01.
