Canadian representation in Kyrgyzstan
Canadian Consulate in Bishkek
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek
The Canadian Consulate is located on Chingiz Aitmatov Street in Bishkek.
Bishkek 720016
Kyrgyz Republic
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek?
The Consulate is located at 299/5 Chingiz Aitmatov Street in Bishkek.
About the consulate
About the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek
The Canadian Consulate in Bishkek is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Kyrgyzstan.
Canada’s broader diplomatic representation for Kyrgyzstan is provided through the Embassy of Canada in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The Embassy in Astana has regional consular responsibility for the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek
The Bishkek office provides several useful services to Canadian citizens.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Kyrgyzstan can contact the Bishkek office for local consular assistance and guidance.
Passport services
Canadian passport applicants can book an appointment to present their documents in person at the Bishkek Consulate.
Notarial services
The office provides selected notarial services by appointment, including witnessing signatures and certifying eligible copies.
Marriage documents
The Consulate can provide selected services related to documents for marriage abroad, including eligible statements in lieu of a certificate of non-impediment.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Closed.
Service schedule: The same published appointment hours apply to both general enquiries and consular services.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Bishkek
The Bishkek Consulate accepts Canadian passport applicants in person by appointment.
Book by email
Email bishkek@international.gc.ca to arrange an appointment to present your passport application documents in person.
Pay fees online
Passport service fees should be paid online before the appointment. Bring the online payment receipt when presenting your application.
Lost or stolen passport: Contact the Consulate promptly if your Canadian passport is lost or stolen while you are in Kyrgyzstan.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Bishkek
The Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Certified copies
The office may certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals.
Witnessing signatures
A consular officer may witness eligible signatures on documents intended for use in Canada.
Authentication services
Selected authentication and attestation services may be available where the applicable requirements are met.
Appointment required: Complete your documents before booking and sign them only in front of the consular officer when witnessing is required.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Kyrgyzstan
The Bishkek service page provides Canadian citizenship information, but paper applications for a citizenship certificate are not submitted to the Bishkek Consulate.
Paper applications
If you are required to submit a paper application for proof of Canadian citizenship, it should be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Astana, Kazakhstan, according to the current Government of Canada instructions.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek
Book an appointment
General and consular services are appointment-based. Contact the office before travelling there.
Prepare passport payment
Passport applicants should pay the applicable service fee online and bring the receipt to the appointment.
Use Astana when required
Some regional and citizenship services are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Astana rather than locally in Bishkek.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Bishkek FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Bishkek?
Yes. Canada maintains a consular post headed by an Honorary Consul at 299/5 Chingiz Aitmatov Street in Bishkek.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek an honorary post?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially describes the office as a Consulate headed by an Honorary Consul in Bishkek.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +996 706 58 47 46.
What is the email address?
The published email address is bishkek@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Bishkek open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Bishkek?
Yes. Passport applicants can book an appointment by email to present their documents in person at the Bishkek Consulate.
Does the Bishkek Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, witnessing signatures and certain authentication services.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Bishkek?
Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship should be sent to the Embassy of Canada in Astana rather than to the Bishkek Consulate.
Which Canadian embassy is responsible for Kyrgyzstan?
The Embassy of Canada in Astana, Kazakhstan, provides Canada’s broader diplomatic representation and regional consular support for Kyrgyzstan.