Who can receive the allowance?
The allowance is available to residents of high-altitude and hard-to-reach areas, including certain border settlements with special status. It is provided for:
• the third and subsequent children;
• children under 3 years old who live with the recipient.
Are family incomes considered when receiving the allowance?
No, the allowance is issued regardless of the family's income and socio-economic status.
Where to apply and what documents are needed to receive the allowance?
Residents of high-altitude areas should contact the local offices of the Ministry of Labor at their place of residence. To apply for the allowance, the following documents are required: parents' passports, children's birth certificates, certificates of birth for twins or multiple children born at the same time, as well as proof of registration in the high-altitude zone. Foreign citizens must provide documents confirming their legal residence in Kyrgyzstan. If the application is submitted through a representative, a passport, power of attorney, and court decision on the legal representation of the child must be provided.
When can the allowance be suspended?
Payments may be suspended in the following cases:
• when permanently leaving the country;
• if the child dies before the age of 3;
• if the child is fully supported by the state;
• upon detection of unlawful receipt of the allowance;
• if the family moves out of the high-altitude zone;
• when the child reaches the age of 3.
Payment terms:
The allowance begins to accrue from the 1st of the month following the submission of the application and continues until the child reaches the age of 3. For example, applications submitted in January 2026 will be paid starting from February 1, 2026.
Registration and address:
The address registered in the residence and stay records (in the AIS "Address Reference Bureau") must match the address registered in the automated information system "Sanarip Aymak." If there is no registration, it is necessary to contact the local district for temporary registration.
The Ministry is also working on correcting data about children born abroad.
