The reason for the price increase is the transition of the state institution "Kyzmat" to self-financing. According to the new rates, the following changes are observed:
ID card:
- for first-time applicants — from 888 to 1,103 soms;
- for exchange (for unemployed or ethnic Kyrgyz living abroad) — from 1,405 to 1,868 soms;
- in case of loss or damage — from 1,605 to 2,068 soms;
- for changes in name or address — from 1,465 to 1,928 soms;
- for change of nationality — from 1,465 to 1,928 soms.
Foreign passport:
- for changes in name or place of residence — from 2,674 to 3,081 soms;
- for change of nationality — from 2,674 to 3,081 soms;
- for first-time applicants, ethnic Kyrgyz, unemployed, and for exchange — from 2,574 to 2,981 soms;
- for citizens summoned to foreign courts as witnesses, experts, or victims — from 2,634 to 3,041 soms;
- in case of loss or damage — from 2,774 to 3,181 soms.
It should be noted that the update of tariffs is related to the necessity for the institution "Kyzmat" to cover its expenses through its own income in the context of self-financing.
