Bishkek → Kordai visa run (same day)
Need a new entry stamp? We drive you from Bishkek to the Ak-Zhol / Kordai border (about 25 km), wait while you exit Kyrgyzstan, enter Kazakhstan and come back, and drive you home — usually 4–5 hours in total. Price per car, waiting included.
- Distance50 km
- Drive time4–5 h with waiting
- Pricefrom $90
Bishkek → Kordai visa run (same day): price per car
| Car | Per car return trip, driver waits at the border | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry or similar | $90 ≈ 7,900 som | $45 | $30 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Starex / Delica | $115 ≈ 10,100 som | $58 | $38 | $29 | $19 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Land Cruiser / Prado / UAZ | $130 ≈ 11,400 som | $65 | $43 | $33 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter, up to 16 seats | $175 ≈ 15,300 som | $88 | $58 | $44 | $29 |
English-speaking driver +$20–25 · Premium SUV (Land Cruiser 300 / Lexus LX, English-speaking driver) $210. Prices updated 20 October 2026.
The road
Bishkek → Ak-Zhol post, 30–40 minutes. You walk through both controls; the driver waits on the Kyrgyz side.
Good to know
- Whether a border run resets your days depends on your nationality — check visa rules by nationality before you go. We cannot advise on immigration status.
- Go on a weekday morning: queues are shortest.
- Students and groups: one minivan for up to 6 people, $115 per car.
Included
- Private car and driver, fuel, tolls
- Meet & greet with name sign at airports, 60 min free waiting
- Stops on the way where you ask (up to 1 h in total)
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before
- Pay online by Visa / Mastercard — or pay the driver
Bishkek → Kordai visa run (same day): questions
How much is a visa run from Bishkek to Kordai?
$90 by sedan, $115 by minivan for up to 6, including up to 4 hours of waiting at the border.
How long does it take?
Usually 4–5 hours door to door; at peak times (Friday evening, holidays) the border queue can add hours.
Does the border run reset my stay?
It depends on your passport and the current rules. Check the official rules for your nationality first — see our visa guide.