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Kyrgyz Republic → Korea

Entry, driving licence, and residence facts for Kyrgyz Republic passport holders

Entry: Visa required
K-ETA: n/a
Licence exchange: Yes
Nationals in Korea: 11,784

Kyrgyz Republic citizens enter Korea with a visa obtained before travel. Driving licences issued in Kyrgyz Republicexchange directly for a Korean one. 11,784 Kyrgyz Republic nationals are currently staying in Korea (all sojourners, including short-term visitors).

WorkEPS sending country

Kyrgyz Republic is one of the 17 countries in Korea's Employment Permit System (고용허가제), the government-to-government channel for E-9 non-professional work visas. EPS recruitment runs only through the official state process (eps.go.kr) — never through paid brokers.

EPS list: 16 classic sending countries plus Tajikistan (added 2024).

StatisticsWhat visas Kyrgyz Republic nationals hold

Visa	Visa name	Holders	Share
F-4	Overseas Korean	2,816	23.9%
E-9	Non-Professional Employment (EPS)	1,689	14.3%
F-1	Visiting / Cohabitation	1,083	9.2%
D-4	General Trainee	911	7.7%
D-2	Student	897	7.6%

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Sources

Verified against source · 2026-08-07