10:05, 22 августа 2019, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Maria ORLOVA
At least 8,757 foreign specialists have obtained work permits in Kyrgyzstan for seven months. The State Migration Service reported.
The state service reminded that in April 2019 they have increased the work permit fee to increase revenues to the state budget and protect the national labor market from the influx of low-skilled foreign labor.
Most of the foreign workers in Kyrgyzstan are from China — 6,711 people, Turkey — 588 people, the Republic of Korea — 238 people, Pakistan — 186 people, the USA — 113 people, India and Uzbekistan — 104 and 101 people respectively.
Work permits were issued to 656 foreign citizens working in the markets of Kyrgyzstan, including 515 people in Bishkek and Chui region, and 141 — in the southern region.