Kyrgyzstan is a country rich in attractions, yet some of them are located in border zones, where a special regime is in place for both Kyrgyz citizens and foreigners. Kyrgyzstan shares borders with several countries: China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Typically, a special permit is required to visit the border zone, especially in remote mountain areas that are difficult for border control and patrolling. This is intended to maintain order at the border and ensure the safety of citizens traveling to hard-to-reach mountainous areas.
Border zones by region:

• In the Issyk-Kul region, a border zone under special control is located in its southern and eastern parts. It includes certain areas of the Tyup, Jeti-Oguz, Ananiev, and Ak-Suu districts. Popular attractions in the Issyk-Kul region requiring a border pass include the base camp of Khan Tengri, the Enilchek glacier and town, Merzbacher Lake, Sary-Djaz River, Kara-Saz and Ak-Shiyak villages, as well as the Sarychat-Ertash reserve.
• In the Naryn region, a border pass is needed to visit the Ak-Sai and Arpa valleys, Kel-Suu and Chatyr-Kul lakes, areas around Kyzyl-Asker peak and Uzengukush river, as well as the Torugart pass.
• In the Osh region, a border pass is required to enter the base camp of Lenin Peak and the Achik-Tash valley.
• In the Chuy region, a border pass is necessary to visit the eastern part of the Chon-Kemin valley.
• In the Batken region, a border pass is needed for visiting the Leilek district.

Before visiting these attractions, tourists need a border pass issued by the Kyrgyz border service – it must be arranged in advance. If you are abroad, the process of obtaining a border pass for visiting Kyrgyzstan can be complex, so we offer services to facilitate the border pass arrangement.