Technical Passport for a Flat in Kyrgyzstan: How to Obtain, Cost, and Why You Need It
A technical passport is one of the key documents when buying, selling, donating, or inheriting a flat in Kyrgyzstan. Without it, a transaction cannot proceed.
What Is a Technical Passport for a Flat?
A technical passport (tekhpasport) is an official document that contains:
- The exact address of the property
- The total and living area (in m²)
- A floor plan of the flat
- A description of structural elements (walls, floors)
- The inventory value
- Information about any alterations (if applicable)
A technical passport is issued for a specific property, not for the owner — so when ownership changes, it remains valid as long as the data have not changed.
Who Issues Technical Passports in the KR?
State Enterprise "Inventory Bureau" (SE IB) — the only organisation authorised to issue technical passports in Kyrgyzstan.
Branch offices are located in each district of Bishkek and in cities throughout the country.
When Is a Technical Passport Required?
- When selling a flat — mandatory
- When donating — mandatory
- When inheriting — mandatory
- When taking out a mortgage — the bank requires a current technical passport
- During alterations — before and after
- When registering ownership with the SRS
How Long Is a Technical Passport Valid?
A technical passport is formally indefinite — if nothing has changed in the flat. However, in practice:
- For transactions, notaries often request a passport no older than 5 years
- For mortgage lending, banks require a passport no older than 1–3 years
- If alterations have been made, a new passport is required
How to Obtain a Technical Passport: Step by Step
Step 1: Apply to the SE IB
In person or through the MFC (Citizen Service Centre).
Step 2: Provide Documents
- Owner's passport
- Title document (certificate of ownership or extract from the SRS)
- Application form
Step 3: Technician Visit
A SE IB specialist visits the property, takes measurements, and draws up the flat's plan.
Step 4: Receive the Passport
Standard processing time: 5–15 working days. Urgent order: 1–3 days (surcharge applies).
Cost of a Technical Passport in Bishkek (2026)
| Option | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 10–15 working days | 3,000–6,000 som |
| Accelerated | 3–5 working days | 6,000–10,000 som |
| Urgent | 1–2 days | 10,000–18,000 som |
The price depends on the size of the property and the district.
What to Do If the Area in the Passport Differs from the Actual Area?
This is a common situation with unregistered alterations. Options:
1. Legalise the alterations — submit documents to the city architecture authority, obtain permission, re-issue the technical passport. Takes 1–3 months.
2. Restore the flat to its original state — remove the unauthorised changes. Not realistic if a load-bearing wall has been removed.
3. Sell as-is with a discount — the buyer assumes the risk of legalisation. Banks will not approve a mortgage for a flat with unauthorised alterations.
More detail: "Flat Alterations in Bishkek: How to Legalise"
Technical Passport and Cadastral Value
The technical passport states the inventory value — this is not the market price. It is used for calculating property tax and state duties.
More detail: "Cadastral Value of Property in the KR"
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