Batken:Starting November 11, 2026, children under the age of 16 in Batken are required to have passports to cross Kyrgyzstan's state border. This new regulation applies to minors crossing at specific checkpoints, aiming to enhance public safety and streamline border-crossing procedures.

According to 24.kg News Agency, the Batken District State Administration has introduced these requirements. Parents planning to travel with their children are advised to prepare the necessary documentation in advance to comply with the new regulations.

The administration's statement did not clarify the specific type of passport required for minors or whether the rule applies universally across all Kyrgyzstan checkpoints or only to selected ones. The new requirements are in effect as of today, November 11.