6. How long do permits remain valid?

Employee Permits for foreign executives or professionals are valid for one year with the possibility of annual extension. Employee Permits for skilled foreign employees are generally valid for two years. Foreign individuals registered in the Kyrgyz Republic as individual entrepreneurs (Entrepreneurs) can obtain Employee Permit valid for up to three years. However, in practice, all foreigners, irrespective of their position and qualification, are issued work permits for one year. Such practice is explained by the fact that the quota for hiring foreign and stateless employees is approved by the Government on an annual basis.