The mandatory pass for Kel-Suu, Enilchek, Khan Tengri, Lenin Peak and every restricted border zone in Kyrgyzstan. Order online and collect it before you head into the mountains.
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Border permit, 5 zones
One document that unlocks every restricted area in Kyrgyzstan, from Kel-Suu in the south to Enilchek and Khan Tengri in the east. Valid for one month, collected in Bishkek.
40€ per person
The most recommended option. Because it covers every zone, you can plan and change your itinerary freely, without checking which permit each detour needs. Maximum freedom on the road.
If Kel-Suu lake is the only restricted area on your route, the 1-zone Naryn permit is enough. It is collected in Naryn, right on the road from Bishkek towards the lake.
The only permit service that secures your ID documents
Do not hand your passport or ID card around by email or WhatsApp. Once a copy sits in a mailbox, it becomes a target.
To issue your permit, we hold your documents to a standard the rest of this industry does not.
Identity theft
Fraudulent bank accounts
Credit taken out in your name
Watermarked on upload
The moment you upload them, your documents are digitally watermarked, which makes them unusable for any other purpose or by any third party.
Encrypted transmission
Your files travel through an end-to-end encrypted channel, so interception is not possible.
Permanent deletion, zero trace
Once your permit is issued, the copies of your ID are irreversibly destroyed from our servers. We keep no archive.
Protected, processed for your permit, then permanently erased.
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The document
What is a Kyrgyzstan border permit?
A Kyrgyzstan border permit is an official document issued by the Kyrgyz State Border Service. It authorises foreign travellers to enter restricted zones along the country's borders with China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
It is not a visa, and it does not allow you to cross into a neighbouring country. You must carry the original paper document together with your passport, because photos and copies are not accepted at the military checkpoints that guard these areas. A permit is mandatory for travellers of every age, children included.
6 to 10 working daysStandard processing, weekends and public holidays not counted.
Original onlyCarry the paper permit with your passport at every checkpoint, and keep copies.
Not a visaIt lets you enter restricted zones, but never authorises a border crossing.
Order earlyWe hold your permit at the pick-up point until you arrive, so there is no rush to collect it.
Already ordered
Track your permit
Enter your order number and the email you used when ordering. You will see your permit type, current status and pick-up point. Every status change is also sent to you by email.
The statuses are: order confirmed, in progress at authorities, ready for drop-off, received at shop, and delivered.
Ordered several months ahead? We start producing your permit one month before your chosen entry date; the authorities will not accept it earlier. It will still be ready several weeks before you arrive.
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Order
OT-PER-000123
In progress
Permit type
Border permit 5 zones
Last update
2026-07-02
Pick-up point
Bishkek OVOP
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kyrgyzstan border permit?
It is an official document from the Kyrgyz State Border Service that lets foreign travellers enter restricted border zones near China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. It is not a visa, and you must carry the original with your passport.
Which areas require a border permit?
The 5-zone permit covers the Chong-Kemin valley (Chui), Karkyra, Sary-Jaz, Enilchek, Khan Tengri and Sarychat-Ertash (Issyk-Kul), Ak-Sai valley, Kel-Suu, Kok-Kiya, Chatyr-Kul and Torugart (Naryn), the Trans-Alay range and Lenin Peak (Osh), and the Kadamjay district (Batken).
Should I take the 5-zone or the 1-zone permit?
The 5-zone permit is the most recommended, because it covers every restricted area and lets you plan and change your itinerary freely. Take the 1-zone permit only if Kel-Suu lake (Naryn zone) is the single restricted area you plan to visit. It is collected in Naryn, on the way to the lake.
How long does it take?
The 5-zone permit takes 6 to 10 working days, the 1-zone Kel-Suu permit about 6 working days. Weekends and public holidays are not counted.
Can I track my application?
Yes. If you ordered through OunTravela, enter your order number and email in the tracker above to see your current status.
Plan the whole trip
The Explore Kyrgyzstan guide
Explore Kyrgyzstan, 2nd edition
★★★★★ 4.9 of 5, more than 150 verified reviews
Available in English and French
The reference guide for a van, 4x4, motorcycle or bicycle adventure in Kyrgyzstan: 28 off-road routes, ultra-detailed maps, over 500 points of interest, and a companion navigation app with offline maps and GPS tracking. 416 full-colour pages.
Nine of the 28 routes cross restricted border zones and require the 5-zone permit: tracks 3, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24 and 25.
