There is no problem getting a visa at Manas airport. Prices are
US$36 for a 30 day entry and US$55 for over 30 days.
Unexpected 'fees': If you are suddenly asked for an
unexpected 'entrance fee' or 'tax' (eg. at border crossings, nature
parks, etc.), there's a quick way to see if it's a legal one or
merely a bribe: ask for a receipt. Normally, an official receipt
(which is 'kvi-TAN-tsia' in Russian) should be printed and stamped
by the concerned authority, not merely hand-written on a grotty
piece of paper. Of course, if they're reluctant to give you one it's
more likely that they're just out for backsheesh.
Permits
# OVIR Registration. It is required to register with the Office
of Visa and Registration Department (OVIR), within 3 business days
after arrival in Kyrgyzstan.
# Special Permits: There are some regions in Kyrgyzstan that one
can't access without a special permit. Those regions, in particular,
are: Inylchek glacier, Terskey Alatau, Lenin Peak region, Turkestanskij
and Alaiskiy Ranges, Chatkal valley. The permits are issued by the
Kyrgyz Agency for Tourism and Sport and can be obtained by your
local agency.
To learn more you can also visit such a useful link: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/central_asia/kyrgyzstan/ useful
info about Kyrgyzstan
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