Kyrgyzstan Amends Visa Requirements for Middle Eastern Nationals

Analysis

Kyrgyz President, Almazbek Atambaev, has signed a law to relax the visa requirements on nationals from 44 countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who are staying in the country for 60 days or less.

The law has been issued to simplify visa issuing procedures for foreign citizens and increase Kyrgyzstan's attractiveness as a tourist destination and encourage investment in the country.

Other countries included are Australia, the UK and the USA.