Kyrgyzstan has begun negotiations with the US following the decision to introduce a visa deposit of up to $15,000 for Kyrgyz citizens. This was announced by Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev at a conference dedicated to the activities of the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry, Akchabar.kg reports.
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev commented on the tightening of US immigration policy, including the introduction of a visa deposit of up to $15,000 and the suspension of immigrant visa issuance.
According to the minister, negotiations with the US side have already begun. The minister pointed out that the established deposit amount is high and not commensurate with the financial capabilities of citizens. Moreover, the requirements also apply to other Central Asian countries.
Kulubayev noted that if visa regulations are followed and documents are properly completed, no problems arise, while violations of immigration regulations lead to deportation. He also emphasized that the suspension of immigrant visa issuance is a US internal decision.
Earlier, the US State Department imposed a visa deposit of $5,000 to $15,000 for citizens of 38 countries, including Kyrgyzstan. The new requirements for Kyrgyzstanis will take effect on January 21, 2026.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
January 15, 2026