BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, January 1. Kyrgyzstan has
introduced a new monthly state benefit for families living in
high-altitude and hard-to-reach settlements as of January 1, 2026,
Trend reports via
the Kyrgyz Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration.
The support measure is being implemented under the “Assistance
for Residents of High-Altitude Areas” program and applies to
families permanently residing in high-altitude, remote, and
selected border settlements with special status.
The benefit is granted from the birth of a third and each
subsequent child and is paid until the child reaches the age of
three.
The monthly payment amounts to 3,000 soms ($34.3) and is
provided regardless of the family’s income level and without the
application of any regional coefficients.
Applications will be accepted starting January 2026, with the
first payments made starting February 1.
To apply for the benefit, eligible citizens must submit an
application to their local social protection offices.
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