Kyrgyzstan Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Kyrgyzstan, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Kyrgyzstan government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Kyrgyzstan, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Kyrgyzstan.

Import regulations

Senders should determine import restrictions from Kyrgyzstan authorities before posting:

Animal products
Alcoholic beverages
Bees
Chemicals, non-hazardous
Coffee and coffee samples
Dairy products
Drugs: Prescription and non-prescription
Electronic equipment
Fish products
Foodstuffs
Fruit
Leeches
Medicines
Plants and plant products
Personal effects
Silkworms
Stamps
Tabacco
Vegetables
Weapons and parts of weapons
Weapons, hunting.

EDN’s and export permits are required for:

Kangaroo skins
Crocodile skins
Emu oil
Fish oil
Bunker oil
Coal
Petroleum bases products
Tobacco and tobacco products
Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.

Special documentation requirements

Commercial goods must include an invoice.

Inherited goods require a certificate, endorsed by a consul, which confirms the right of inheritance.

The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.

The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the ECI customer contact centre on 1800 007 678.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcles Regulations, Kyrgyzstan prohibits: