1 Kyrgyzstan Country Profile
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic (official country name since 2011, formerly - Kyrgyzstan) is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The Tian Shan mountain range makes up 80% of the nation and mountains, glaciers, alpine lakes and deep valleys dominate the landscape. 94% of the country is 1,000 m above sea level, with an average elevation of 2,750 m.
The global 2019 Human Development Report ranks Kyrgyzstan 122nd, with a Human Development Index rating of 0.674.
Kyrgyzstan is predominantly an agrarian society with one third of its GDP derived from agricultural products. Cotton, tobacco, wool, and meat are the main agricultural products, although only tobacco and cotton are exported in any quantity. Industrial exports include gold, mercury, uranium, natural gas, and electric power, but import growth rates significantly outpace export growth rates. Mainly export electricity.
The Kyrgyz Republic is a low-income food deficit country that is highly susceptible to both external and internal shocks which impact heavily on the most vulnerable, food insecure households. After a period of impressive economic growth, the negative impact of the global financial crisis, along with recurrent political crises, social unrest, ethnic violence, Government budget financing shortfalls, and food price volatility, has increased the need to establish efficient and effective social safety nets.
The Kyrgyz Republic has been a full member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) since August 2015. The immediate outcome was an increase in imports, but this has not been matched by an increase in exports. Economic growth is evident mainly in urban areas, driven by the expanding service, housing and construction sectors.
During the first half of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious socioeconomic impacts across the country through simultaneous shocks – namely great reductions in domestic and external demand, trade, and a fall in consumer and investor confidence; disruption of production; and the tightening of financial conditions.
Inflation (CPI) is projected to be about 10.6 percent (2020). World Bank simulations reveal that inflation is the major factor that affects poverty rate.
Basic Facts |
Source / Year: |
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Capital |
Bishkek |
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Population | 1,012,500 (2019 est) | |
Language |
Official languages Kyrgyz and Russian |
http://www.stat.kg/rus/home/census.pdf (1999 census) |
Ethnic groups |
Kyrgyz 73.3%, Uzbek 14.6%, Russian 5.6%, Dungan 1.1%, other 5.4% (includes Uyghur, Tajik, Turk, Kazakh, Tatar, Ukrainian, Korean, German) (2019 est.) |
2015 CIA World Factbook |
Religions |
75% - Muslim; 20% - Russian Orthodox; 5% - other |
2015 CIA World Factbook |
Country size (comparison) |
About half of the size of Sweden |
http://data.un.org (2012) |
Population density (map) |
26 per km² |
|
Border countries |
China 1,063 km, Kazakhstan 1,212 km, Tajikistan 984 km, Uzbekistan 1,314 km. Total: 4,573 km. |
2015 CIA World Factbook |
Exports |
Cotton, wool, meat, tobacco; gold, mercury, uranium, , hydropower; machinery; shoes, garments |
2015 CIA World Factbook |
Imports |
Oil and gas, machinery and equipment, chemicals, foodstuffs |
2015 CIA World Factbook |
Agricultural products |
Tobacco, cotton, potatoes, vegetables, grapes, fruits and berries; sheep, goats, cattle, wool |
2015 CIA World Factbook |
Generic Information
Find the country in the generic links below:
Wikipedia Country Information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan
IMF Country Information http://www.imf.org/external/country/KGZ/index.htm
Economist Intelligence Unit http://country.eiu.com/kyrgyz-republic
Humanitarian Info
World Food Programme http://www.wfp.org/countries/kyrgyzstan
Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: http://www.unocha.org/where-we-work/all-countries
Facts and Figures
Wolfram Alpha: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=kyrgyzstan
World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/kyrgyzrepublic
Population Information: http://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/kyrgyzstan-population/
1.1 Kyrgyzstan Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Hazards | ||
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Types |
Yes / No |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
The number of poor growing seasons (NPGS) analysis was applied for measuring the drought incidents in the Kyrgyz Republic based on estimations of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) between 2003 and 2015. Specifically, the long-term average of NDVI was estimated as a benchmark for last twelve years (2003-2015) and each year was compared against this benchmark to determine the number of years where the growing seasons were significantly below the benchmark. In 2014, Kyrgyzstan experienced a long period (May - September) meteorological drought caused by significant shortages in precipitation and a fairly high temperature. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
Low intensity earthquakes are common in the Republic as it is located in an active seismic zone. The last big earthquake was in August 1992, affecting approximately 146,900 people. The strongest earthquake in Kyrgyzstan happened on 08/19/1992 in the Toluk region with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale which resulted in 75 deaths. A series of earthquakes struck Osh oblast (province) of the Kyrgyz Republic from 3 to 5 May 2017, causing significant infrastructure damage. A M 5.9 earthquake (3 May 2017) and a M5.8 earthquake (5 May 2017) with aftershocks in Tajikistan caused extensive damage in Kyrgyzstan across the border. The earthquake intensity was from 4 to 6 MMI in Chon-Alai district, Osh province, Kyrgyzstan. The preliminary results of MoES and local committees damage assessment indicate that the earthquakes affected over 1,022 families in Chon-Alai district. 19 earthquakes were registered from 2012-2019, with no injuries or fatalities. |
Epidemics |
No |
N/A |
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
In 2007-2008, Kyrgyzstan suffered its worst winter in 40 years, with major parts of the country facing power blackouts and food shortages. |
Flooding |
Yes |
Mudflows are mostly experienced in the southern and western parts of the country. All districts in Batken province, Alay, Nookat and Kara-Suu districts in Osh province and Aksy, Nooken, Toktogul, Bazar-Korgon, Suzak and Ala-Buka districts in Jalal-Abad are affected by mudflows. During 2012-2019, 588 floods were recorded which resulted to 18 casualties and a drastic destruction of buildings and roads. |
Insect Infestation |
No |
N/A |
Mudslides |
Yes |
Landslides are most common in March and April. In April 1994 a landslide killed 111 people and affected 58,500 individuals. From 2012 to 2019 129 mudslides were recorded, damaging more than 100 houses and killed 42 persons. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
N/A |
High Waves / Surges |
No |
N/A |
Wildfires |
No |
N/A |
High Winds |
Yes |
During 2012-2018 only 4 cases was recorded with no injury and harm to economy. |
Other Comments |
None |
|
Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
In 2005, 2010, and 2020 saw 3 revolutions to oust the government, and in there was 2010 ethnic conflict in the southern regions of the country. Regular minor civil strife are registered in the country. Apart from revolutions, small size peaceful rallies take place in capital and other locations of the country where population raise their voices against social problems, corruption in government system, ineffective use of natural resources, unfair decision in judicial system, unresolved issues with passage of goods at the border check points, etc. |
International Conflict |
Yes |
From 2010 to 2013 along the Kyrghyz – Uzbek border and enclaves, there were 17 fatalities. A series of armed conflict happened in Kyrgyz–Tajikistan border (close to Vorkukh enclave) during 2019 with several fatalities. |
Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
N/A |
Refugees Present |
No |
In 2019, Kyrgyzstan became the first country to end statelessness on its territory through the grant of nationality. |
Landmines / UXO Present |
Yes |
2005-2013 6 cases registered in Batken Oblast |
Other Comments |
Yes |
The Kyrgyz Republic has been ranked as the third most vulnerable country (after Tajikistan and Albania) to climate change among 28 Central Asia and Eastern Europe countries. |
For more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters:
http://www.emdat.be/country-profile
Calamities and Seasonal Affects
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport |
Comments |
From (month) to (month) |
Primary Road Transport |
Severe winter conditions can affect the road between Osh and Bishkek. Landslides in spring months can also affect road transport. Occasional closure is common during winter and spring months. Spring run-off and heavy rains can result in landslides that are most common from April – June. |
From October to April |
Secondary Road Transport |
Winter conditions on secondary roads can result in difficult travel, with snow, ice and fog common on high passes. Landslides in spring can also affect road transport Spring run-off and heavy rains can result in landslides that are most common from April – June. |
From October to April |
Rail Transport |
Country does not have its own rail net. In the North, it is connected to Kazakhstan and in the South to Uzbekistan and its dependent neighbouring countries. |
N/A |
Air Transport |
In general, country do not have any problems with air transport. Only some delay due to weather condition. |
|
Waterway Transport |
N/A |
During winter, there can be heavy snowfalls from October through to
April. This can affect movement on all roads, though the road from
Bishkek to Osh is maintained, the closures are normally less than
one or two days. High alpine passes are subject to avalanches,
heavy snow falls and winter conditions.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity |
Comments |
Period |
Storage |
Insufficient storage facilities at rural areas during the harvest seasons. |
May to October |
Handling |
Insufficient labour during the migration period |
April to November |
Other |
N/A |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency
Response
The Ministry of Emergency Situations has traditionally been the body that coordinates disaster response and acts as the Secretariat for the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Elimination of Natural Disasters and their aftermath. They are responsible for the transportation of state and bilateral humanitarian assistance to regional government distribution points as well as monitoring the distribution of aid in affected areas. They are also able to provide security for the transportation of humanitarian cargo.
In addition to national level institutions, humanitarian assistance is also coordinated with regional and local government, both of which are also actively involved in distribution of humanitarian goods. Kyrgyzstan is divided into seven Provinces (Oblasts), with two cities (Bishkek and Osh) which are directly subordinate to national government.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations maintain emergency warehouses with contingency stocks in the southern city of Osh, located not far from WFP warehouse in Osh (1.5 km away).
Overall Management and Coordination Arrangements
National System
National System of Civil Protection (NSCP)
The NSCP is a national system that protects the population and territories in emergency situations in peace and wartime. Resources and management bodies of state agencies, local municipalities, NGOs and voluntary organisations are elements of the System.
NSCP consists of departmental and territorial subsystems created at the national, regional, local and object levels. Coordination bodies and permanent management boards, daily management structures, manpower and means, financial reserves and resources, and warning and communication systems are created at each NSCP level.
Inter-Ministerial Commission of Civil Protection (IMCCP)
The IMCCP is the coordinating body of the NSCP at the national level. The Prime Minister acts as the head of IMCCP and the Minister of Emergencies as the first deputy. IMCCP members include Inter-Agency Commission (IAC) members, Ministers, heads of government agencies, and heads of regional administrations and cities. The main IMCCP tasks are:
- To lead the implementation of the unified national policy in the sphere of civil protection;
- To coordinate civil protection activities of the ministries, state committees, administrative agencies, local administrations, local authorities, international organizations and NGOs.
The departmental subsystem of NSCP includes management structures, manpower and means of national executive power bodies, regardless of ownership types. Eleven National Civil Protection Services were created in the Kyrgyz Republic based on the relevant functions of ministries and agencies. These services are:
- Service for maintenance of public order (Ministry of Interior Affairs).
- Medical service (Ministry of Health).
- Transportation service (Ministry of Transport and Communication).
- Service for the protection of animals and plants (Ministry of Agriculture).
- Water protection service (State Committee for Water Industry and Melioration).
- Logistics support service (State Fund of Material Reserves under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic).
- Service for energy supply and blackout (Ministry of Energy, energy distribution companies).
- Warning/notification service (State Communications Agency under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic).
- Fire-fighting service (Fire Safety Agency under Ministry of Emergency Situations).
- Engineering service (State Architecture and Construction Agency under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic).
- Utility and technical service (Kyrgyzstan Union on Housing).
The territorial subsystem of NSCP includes management structures, manpower, and means of local state administrations, local self-government bodies, local branches of the authorized state body for emergencies, and other executive authorities.
Appropriate civil protection services are created based on relevant regional and city branches of ministries and government agencies. Civil Protection Units are created based on the corresponding objects, regardless of their ownership.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic (MoES) is the main working body of NSCP. As an authorized state body with executive powers, MoES unifies state policy in the fields of civil protection, fire and radiation safety, and the safety of people in water bodies and hydrometeorology.
MoES operates in collaboration with other executive bodies, territorial government bodies, local authorities, international and non-governmental organizations, directly and through subordinate bodies. MoES is responsible for organizational and technical support of IMCCP. The main objectives of MoES are:
- Forecasting of natural and man-made hazards and planning civil protection measures;
- Warning and implementing preventative measures against peace and war time emergencies; and
- Search, rescue, early recovery and other urgent operations, elimination of emergency consequences, and impact assessment.
In June 2017, the Kyrgyz Republic has adopted the Law on International Disaster Relief. This Law sets roles and responsibilities to all stakeholders for simplified access and receipt of international humanitarian assistance in case of large-scale emergencies, complementing the Government’s capacity, to address the needs of affected population. Currently, the Government bodies in close coordination and support from the in-country humanitarian community is working to develop bylaws that will define clear procedures for the Government bodies to facilitate rapid receipt of international humanitarian assistance.
National System of Civil Protection of the Kyrgyz Republic
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
Government and stakeholder coordination systems
A Disaster Response Coordination Unit (DRCU) was established in order to enhance cooperation and coordination in disaster risk reduction, response, and recovery from emergencies between the government and its humanitarian partners. The DRCU is managed by a steering committee comprised of representatives from the donor community, NGOs, Red Crescent and the UN agencies. Their responsibility is to represent the interests and coordinate the work of the respective organizations in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. At central level, the DRCU is subdivided into sectorial coordination groups, each headed by a sector lead. Seven sector groups have been established under the DRCU to improve sector-specific coordination of disaster preparedness and response. The sector groups have a defined membership of UN organizations and partners and is based on the global cluster system. The sector groups include: Education and Child Protection (led by UNICEF); Water and Sanitation (UNICEF); Health (WHO); Emergency Shelter and Camp Management (Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan); Food Security (WFP/FAO); Early Recovery (UNDP); and Protection (OHCHR).
Two Rapid Emergency Assessment and Coordination Teams (REACTs) have been established in the north and south of the country to provide joint assessments of humanitarian needs during emergencies. The teams, made up of staff of UN organizations, the Red Crescent Society, and other international and local NGOs, have been equipped with essential equipment (including laptop computers, satellite telephones, etc.) and vehicles by their agencies, and have been trained with the support of OCHA’s regional office.
The DRCU Secretariat was set up to facilitate establishment of the disaster response coordination mechanism and to provide on-going support to the DRCU, sector groups and sector lead agencies, and REACT teams.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
1.2 Kyrgyzstan Regulatory Departments
Taxation in the Kyrgyz Republic is regulated by the Tax Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and other regulatory legal acts. The competent authority exercising control over compliance with tax laws and full/timely payment of taxes is the State Tax Service under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. State Tax Service is the state body of executive authority to collect taxes, insurance premiums and other payments to the budget and control over the completeness and timeliness of their payment, state regulation and control over the import, production and / or sale of ethyl alcohol and alcohol-containing products.
Centre for Standardization and Metrology is a public institution subordinated body of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic, performing the functions of the national standardization agency and the authorized body for conducting activities in the field of metrology.
Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision of Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic is a government health institution for protection, organization of the state sanitary and epidemiological supervision, regulatory regulation, special permitting, supervision of sanitary and epidemiological monitoring activities, the logical well-being of the population of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The State Customs Service (SCS) under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic is a State executive body that directly manages customs affairs in the Kyrgyz Republic and has the status of an armed law enforcement agency. To perform its tasks, the SCS performs the following functions: regulating the relations related to the movement of goods and vehicles across the customs border; customs statistics generation and maintenance; functions of prevention and suppression of customs violations and misconduct; and supporting functions.
Civil Aviation Agency under the Ministry of Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic is a subordinate body of the Ministry of Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic which carry out state regulation, special executive, supervisory, regulatory and other civil aviation functions, provided by the Air Code of the Kyrgyz Republic and Agency’s Regulation.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry and Land Reclamation of the Kyrgyz Republic is an authorized state executive body implementing state policy in the field of the agro-industrial complex, including animal husbandry, fish farming (aquaculture), crop production, plant quarantine, land reclamation, land, water resources, irrigation and reclamation infrastructure, the food and processing industry, as well as state regulation and control over the production and circulation of ethyl alcohol and alcohol products.
The Department of Medicines and Medical Products under the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic is a subordinate unit of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter - the Ministry), acts as a body under an authorized state body:
- Regulation of the circulation of medicines and medical products;
- Control of the legal traffic in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors;
- Regulation of activities in the field of circulation of medicines and medical devices in accordance with the unified principles and rules of circulation of medicines and medical devices within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.
4.1 Kyrgyzstan Government Contact List
4.3 Kyrgyzstan Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List
1.3 Kyrgyzstan Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
For more contact information regarding government custom authorities, please see the following link: 4.1 Kyrgyzstan Government Contact List
Emergency Response:
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
No |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes, 2005 |
OCHA Model Agreement |
No |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
|
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response):
The main governing legislation that affects and regulates customs clearance process in the Kyrgyz Republic is the customs code signed by the president of the Kyrgyz Republic on April 13, 2004. In cases not covered by the customs code, the next governing legislation to be applied is the tax code. Finally, in cases not covered by either of these laws, the third legislation to be applied is the civil code.
Other legislation that regulates the customs clearance process are decrees, regulations, and legal acts of the central government and the State Customs Inspectorate. A full list of all applicable customs legislation is available at http://minjust.gov.kg/
Sources: http://www.customs.gov.kg/
Organisational Requirements to obtain Duty Free Status |
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United Nations Agencies |
To be eligible for duty and tax exemption, UN Agencies are expected to have Basic Agreement and Accreditation in place. The BA and Accreditation is negotiated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In case of non-existence of BA and accreditation, the following procedure applies:
Non-registered organisations wanting to import humanitarian cargo may also do so through partners already registered in the country (consignee), in coordination with the relevant Ministry: http://www.minjust.gov.kg/ |
Non Governmental Organisations |
To be eligible for duty and tax exemption, an organization must be registered in the Kyrgyz Republic with the Ministry of Justice. Non-registered organisations willing to import humanitarian cargo may do so through partners already registered in the country (consignee), in coordination with the relevant Ministry. http://www.minjust.gov.kg/ |
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure
Duties and Taxes Exemption Application Procedure |
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Generalities (include a list of necessary documentation) |
All humanitarian cargo entering the Kyrgyz Republic must be registered with, and declared as ‘humanitarian aid’ by the MLSD for food commodity or “for official use of UN agency” by the DS MFA for NFI. List of documents to be submitted to MLSD to obtain letter on humanitarian nature of cargo (food commodities):
Contact person in MLSD: Chief of Humanitarian Aid Section, Tel: + 996 312 624530. The process officially takes 5-7 working days to issue the approval letter, however, in emergency situations the procedures can take up to two days. The approval letter is only one of the requirements for customs clearance. The documents must be translated into Russian by a certified translator (private company, not necessarily registered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). The Department must receive originals, however, in urgent cases, copies / faxes are acceptable, if originals are supplied at later date. List of documents to be submitted to DS MFA to obtain confirmation letter on cargo (NFI):
Contact person in DS MFA: Chief Specialist (focal point specialist of customs procedures) Tel: + 996 312 660748. |
Process to be followed (step by step or flowchart) |
Due to entering of the Kyrgyz Republic (24 July 2015) into EAEU (member states: Russian Federation, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Armenia, Kyrgyz Republic), customs clearance procedures, including the payment of customs fees, for imported goods from these countries have been revoked. However, all imported cargo should be cleared through tax authorities (humanitarian cargo still exempted from VAT and all other taxes). Since the majority of food for WFP Kyrgyzstan programmes arrives from Russian Federation, new regulation enables easy and fast receipt of food by WFP Kyrgyzstan from Russian Federation, including minimising cost for demurrage of wagons at railway stations. For all other countries (non-members of Customs Union), customs clearance procedures remain in place as before. 2. Customs clearance procedures for goods imported from countries that are not part of EAEU. For food commodities: 1. When cargo is shipped, the recipient agency focal point should request copies of shipping documents to be forwarded, so that the necessary preparatory works can be initiated. 2. Submit application and guarantee letters and a gift certificate to MLSD to obtain a conclusion letter stating that the cargo is “humanitarian aid”. The list of necessary documents is specified in the above section. Normally, MLSD issues letters within 5-7 working days. 3. The letter from MLSD together with the agency’s request letter for offloading of cargo until full customs clearance procedures are completed, should be submitted to the relevant customs department. In Bishkek this is customs department “North” and in Osh this is customs department “West”. In this request letter, the agency should request permission for the offloading of cargo into an agency warehouse until the completion of laboratory analysis and issuance of Certificate of Conformity by the National Standardization Agency. Originals of both letters will remain with the customs department; the agency will be issued copies with handwritten instructions from the Head/Deputy Head of Customs Department and the incoming letters registration date/number. 4. For all cargo that is expected to arrive (surface transport, air or railway) from countries other than EAEU countries, preliminary information should be provided to customs authorities by registering the cargo (type of commodity, quantity, cost, approximate date of arrival/passing through border, name of custom entry point to pass through) on the website: https://eais.customs.kg/PreInfo one month in advance. 5. When the cargo arrives at the railway station, a customs inspector will release the cargo to the agency’s warehouse, with further offloading based on the copy of request letter mentioned above. It is important to mention that when rail wagons are delivered to the warehouse, the agency focal point should inform the customs inspector of the date/time of the opening of the wagons for offloading. The opening of wagons should be conducted in the presence of a customs inspector who should complete a customs examination form which will be required later for clearance procedures. 6. After offloading the cargo, liaise with the relevant staff of the National Standardization Agency for sampling and further lab analysis. 7. When the Certificate of Conformity is issued for the commodity, the agency focal point should apply to a certified customs broker to have the customs declaration form completed online. The required documentation for this is: - Original copies of waybills, invoice, certificates (origin, phytosanitary, conformity); - Translations of invoice and certificates; - Copy of request letter for offloading of cargo with written instructions of head of customs department; - Copy of letter from MLSD; - Letter of attorney for agency focal point responsible for customs clearance of cargo. For food commodities such as vegetable oil, it is mandatory to obtain a "Hygiene Certificate” from the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision under the Ministry of Health. 8. Complete the customs procedures for the relevant customs department. For Non-food items:
2. Submit the shipping documents for translation into Russian language (invoice and certificate). 3. Apply to DS MFA to obtain the confirmation letter for customs authorities. A list of necessary documentation is provided in the above section. 4. If the cargo is communication equipment with radio-frequency radiation or is a source of electromagnetic waves, the agency focal point should apply to the National Communications Agency to obtain permission to import the cargo. Detailed instructions for application can be found at the following link: http://nas.gov.kg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=163&lang=en. 5. When the cargo arrives at the terminal, the agency focal point should apply to a certified customs broker to have the customs declaration form completed online. The required documentation for this is:
6. Complete the customs procedures for the relevant customs department. In order to declare cargo as ‘humanitarian aid’, the Department requires the following information :
2. Copy of the Registration
Documents of the requesting Party in the Kyrgyz Republic (Ministry
of Justice)
4. Letter of Donation
(required by NGO’s not the UN if the cargo is a donation to the
importing Party and will be donated further) Copies of all cargo documents (invoice, (air)waybill, certificate of conformity, certificate of origin, customs declaration of departure/transit country, specific certificates, if applicable, such as the phyto-sanitary certificate) |
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - not required
|
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Yes, Original (1
copy) |
Other Documents |
Certificate of Origin (Original, 1 copy) |
Certificate of Origin (Original, 1 copy) |
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Certificate of Origin (Original, 1 copy) |
Certificate of Origin (Original, 1 copy) |
Certificate of Origin (Original, 1 copy) |
Additional Notes |
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Certificates pertaining to specific items:
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Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
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Embargoes |
None |
Prohibited Items |
Firearms, military weapons, ammunition, drugs, live animals and photographs and printed matter directed against the country. |
General Restrictions |
Food items should have at least 6 months shelf life, with best before date displayed on package. It must also come with a Certificate of Conformity, from dispatching country and all imports will be tested in local laboratories in Kyrgyzstan. |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
D&T Exemption Certificate |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Invoice |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - Not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - Not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - Not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - Not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - Not required
|
AWB - Yes, original TD - Yes, original BL - Not required
|
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Packing Lists |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
No |
Yes, original document (1 copy) - applies to UN and NGOs |
No |
No |
No |
Other Documents |
Certificate of Origin - Original, 1 copy (applies to UN & NGO’s) |
Certificate of Origin - Original, 1 copy (applies only to NGO’s) |
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Certificate of Origin - Original, 1 copy (applies to UN & NGO’s) |
Certificate of Origin - Original, 1 copy (applies to UN & NGO’s) |
Certificate of Origin - Original, 1 copy (applies only to NGO’s) |
Additional Notes |
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Certificates pertaining to specific items:
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Transit Regime
When goods are in transit they are to be under the supervision of a customs inspector. There is no payment required other than a per diem for the officer during the time they are with the transiting cargo.
Goods conveyed in transit between two Kyrgyz customs bodies must:
- Remain unchanged, except for wear or loss from transport and storage conditions
- Be transported to a customs destination within the terms established by the customs body which are based on the route, transport vehicle and other transport conditions.
Focal Points Information
The following table should include information on a person in the different humanitarian organizations who is responsible for customs issues (focal point).
Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point |
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Organization |
WFP |
Name |
|
Title |
Warehouse manager / Logistics Assistant |
Address |
52-54, Orozbekova str., Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720040 |
Telephone Number |
+996 (312) 660 033 - 6 |
Fax Number |
+996 (312) 660 037 |
Telex |
N/A |
Telegram |
52-54, Orozbekova str., Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720040 |
|
|
Web |
|
Languages of correspondence |
English |
Humanitarian Organization’s Customs Focal Point |
|
Organization |
UNICEF |
Name |
|
Title |
Admin/ Supply Assistant |
Address |
UN House, 160 Chui Ave Bishkek 720040 |
Telephone Number |
+966 (312) 611-211+ ext 145 |
Fax Number |
+966 (312) 611-191 |
Telex |
N/A |
Telegram |
UN House, 160 Chui Ave Bishkek 720040 |
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|
Web |
|
Languages of correspondence |
English |
Customs Information by Entry Points (port, lake/river, airport, overland entry points)
Entry Point Details |
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Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) |
Customs Point “Manas” |
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Office |
|
Title |
Supervisor of Customs Point “Manas” |
Address |
1A Sovetskii Tupik, Nijnyay Ala-Archa, Bishkek |
Operating Hours |
9:00 – 17:30 |
Telephone Number |
+996 (312) 69-35-69, 69-34-74 |
Fax Number |
+996 (312) 51-08-00 |
Telex |
N/A |
Telegram |
1A Sovetskii Tupik, Nijnyay Ala-Archa, Bishkek |
|
|
Web |
|
Language(s) Correspondence |
Russian; Kyrgyz; English |
Warehouse |
|
There are three customs terminals, with a large capacity. |
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Customs Information and Document Requirements |
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When cargo arrived to Customs Point “Ak-Jol” on the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border, depending on its nature (content), the cargo might be directed to following customs warehouses: 1) Bishkek Customs Warehouse (BTS) located on the northern bypass road near “Dordoi” market, if cargo is food commodity or NFI; 2) Temporary Storage Warehouse (SVH) located in car market, which is 15 km out of Bishkek, if cargo is a car (vehicle). Customs inspector in “Ak-Jol” after standard verification fills “Delivery control document” (DKD) which specifies following details: truck’s plate number; driver’s name; short description, weight, cost of the cargo, time of entry, time allocated to reach assigned customs warehouse (BTS or SVH), etc. All shipping documents accompanying the cargo put to a special envelop with registration number, sealed, DKD attached to this envelop and given to truck driver. As soon as cargo reaches one of above-mentioned warehouses, the customs clearance procedures may start, which will require following documentation: 1. Conclusion letter from MLSD on humanitarian nature of cargo (for food items), or Confirmation letter from DS MFA (for NFIs). It is important that these letters addressed to Head of Customs Department, which will clear the cargo. In order to avoid demurrage fee in customs warehouses, the letters from MLSD or DS MFA should be registered in advance in Customs control section of the Central Customs Department (CCD) for duty/tax free customs clearance. Original letter remains in CCD, the applicant is given copy of letter with registration number and signature of Head or Deputy Head of CCD. 2. Standard application letter to Head of Customs Department specifying cargo sender, consignee, description, quantity, net/gross weight, cost, origin, list of shipping documents and number of power of attorney. 3. Power of Attorney for agency focal point responsible for customs clearance of cargo (mandatory to reflect: full name, passport details, description of cargo, quantity, cost, expiry date of power of attorney). 4. Copy of passport. 5. Invoice (original copy) and certified translation into Russian language. 6. Waybill (original copy). 7. Certificate of origin (original copy) and certified translation into Russian language. Mandatory for food commodity. 8. Phytosanitary Certificate and certified translation into Russian language. Mandatory for food commodity. 9. Act of customs survey of cargo. 10. Identifier of customs declaration form (issued by customs broker after entry of cargo details and shipping documents into unified customs clearance system). 11. Certificate of Conformity issued by Center for Standardization and Metrology under the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The certificate submitted to customs authorities after offloading of cargo and receipt of lab test results. Meanwhile, agency focal point should provide to customs authorities guarantee letter with deadline for submission of Certificate of Conformity. After completion of customs clearance procedures, the cargo released from customs warehouses only after payment of storage fee. The amount will depend on the weight of cargo and storage duration of cargo in customs warehouse. Both customs warehouses (BTS and SVH) are private, so no exemption is applicable for humanitarian aid/assistance. |
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Clearing System |
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Organizations are able to clear their own goods. The main clearing/forwarding agent is DHL (registered in Kyrgyzstan as “Muza” LLC), which has its own branch in Osh as well. The company can provide clearing/forwarding services for cargos arriving into Kyrgyzstan from different entry points such as “Manas” International Airport in Bishkek, Osh International Airport, two main land entry points from Kazakhstan (“Chaldavar” and “Ak-Jol”), and land entry point from Uzbekistan “Dostuk” in Osh. The company charges the average cost of $150 USD per consignment. Contact details provided below. DHL Bishkek Eldiyar Babashev Manager of customs section Tel.: +996 312 611 111 ext. 2111 Cell: +996 555 700 167
DHL Osh Ulugbek Sulemanov, Clearing agent in Osh Cell: +996 701 443 122 or +996 559 492 003 Also, there are other clearing/forwarding companies, which charge from $150 to $200 per consignment depending on the nature of cargo, set of shipping documents for translation, number of permission letters to be obtained from Government agencies (DS MFA, MLSD, National Communications Agency, etc.). Contact details for each company provided below. Move One Kyrgyzstan Aida Amangeldi Tel: +996 312 661 332 Cell: +996 555 902 508 e-mail: aida.amangeldi@moveoneinc.com Globalink Logistics Group Sayara Turokhodzhaeva Coordinator RRD 44 Usenbaeva Str., (2nd floor), Bishkek, 720020, Kyrgyzstan Tel.: +996 312 902 287/88 Fax: +996 312 902 289 e-mail: s.turokhodzhaeva@globalinkllc.com Web: www.globalinkllc.com Gossellingroup Renat Kenchibaev Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Gosselin Moving Kyrgyzstan Cell: + 996 555 730 730 e-mail: renatk@gosselingroup.eu Interdean (mainly deals with clearing of diplomatic pouch) Zulfiya Mavlianova Relocation Coordinator Interdean Relocation Services Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Tel: + 996 312 613 863 Fax: + 996 312 613 863 Cell: + 996 555 774 597 e-mail: bishkek@interdean.com Jamku Express (TNT) TNT Express Shipping 38, Prospect Mira, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Tel: +996 312 210 741/42 |
Entry Point Details |
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Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) |
Air, Osh Airport |
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Office |
|
Title |
Head of Customs, Osh Airport |
Address |
Osh Airport / Osh City, Kyrgyz Republic |
Operating Hours |
24/7 |
Telephone Number |
+996 551 006814 |
Fax Number |
+996 322 290 215 |
Telex |
N/A |
Telegram |
Osh Airport / Osh City, Kyrgyz Republic |
|
N/A |
Web |
N/A |
Language(s) Correspondence |
Russian; Kyrgyz |
Warehouse |
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The airport has a warehouse with a capacity of 50 MT. Customs does have a warehouse in Osh City with a capacity of 1000 MT. |
|
Customs Information and Document Requirements |
|
As per normal customs clearance. Similar procedures as stated for customs clearance in “Manas” International Airport. |
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Clearing System |
|
Organizations are able to clear their own goods. The main clearing/forwarding agent is DHL, who charge $150 USD per consignment. |
Entry Point Details |
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Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) |
Landside, Dostuk Customs Check Point |
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Office |
|
Title |
Head of Customs at Dostuk |
Address |
N/A |
Operating Hours |
24/7 |
Telephone Number |
+996 322 239 477, 0559 000181 |
Fax Number |
+996 322 256 318 |
Telex |
N/A |
Telegram |
N/A |
|
N/A |
Web |
N/A |
Language(s) Correspondence |
Russian; Kyrgyz |
Warehouse |
|
There is no warehouse but there is a place for not more than 10-15 trucks, (25-25mt). |
|
Customs Information and Document Requirements |
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As per normal customs clearance. |
|
Clearing System |
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Organizations are able to clear their own goods. The main clearing/forwarding agent is DHL, who charge $150 USD per consignment. |
Entry Point Details |
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Entry Point Location and Type (sea, land, air, etc.) |
Railway, Osh Railway Customs Check Point |
Name of Customs Officer in Charge / Head of Customs Office |
|
Title |
Head of Customs |
Address |
N/A |
Operating Hours |
24/7 |
Telephone Number |
+996 322 287 785 |
Fax Number |
N/A |
Telex |
N/A |
Telegram |
N/A |
|
N/A |
Web |
N/A |
Language(s) Correspondence |
Russian; Kyrgyz |
Warehouse |
|
There is no warehouse. |
|
Customs Information and Document Requirements |
|
As per normal customs clearance. |
|
Clearing System |
|
All cargo coming to Osh by rail will be cleared at this customs office. There is no need to go to Karasuu. Organizations are able to clear their own goods. The main clearing/forwarding agent is DHL, who charge $150 USD per consignment. |