Start with recognition
To practise in Pakistan, a foreign medical graduate must be registered by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) and pass its National Registration Examination (NRE). Which university you attend decides whether you can even sit that exam.
- PM&DC's notice of 31 July 2026 says only graduates whose primary qualification comes from institutions recognised by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) are eligible for the NRE.
- Check your shortlisted university in the World Directory of Medical Schools and on PM&DC's website, and ask the university for its recognition status in writing.
- PM&DC's May 2026 notice made online registration mandatory before provisional registration and the NRE.
- Older articles describe a "PMC List A" and an "NLE". Rules and names have changed, so rely on the current PM&DC notices.
Don't rely on an agent's "PM&DC approved"
Promotional pages routinely claim approval. Verify the university yourself on the official lists before you pay any fee or deposit.
The MDCAT and academic requirements
PM&DC reportedly approved a change on 14 September 2026, published in a public notice on 5 October 2026, removing the MDCAT requirement for Pakistanis who go abroad to study medicine. MDCAT is still needed for medical colleges in Pakistan.
Read the notice itself
We could only read news coverage of the October notice. Coverage disagrees on whether the 60% FSc requirement from the May notice still applies, and many guides online still say MDCAT is needed. Check pmdc.pk before you rely on either.
Admission to student visa, step by step
- 1
Shortlist universities and verify recognition
Confirm each one on the ECFMG directory and PM&DC before you apply.
- 2
Apply for admission
Submit your academic documents and passport. Intakes are reportedly offered more than once a year, so ask each university for its dates.
- 3
Receive the admission letter and invitation
After accepting you, the university applies for a visa support letter from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reports put this at about 20 to 30 days.
- 4
Attest your documents
Your matric and FSc certificates are attested through IBCC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. The Pakistan Embassy in Bishkek will attest documents only after the Ministry has.
- 5
Complete the medical file
Universities ask for a medical certificate with test reports such as HIV and hepatitis B. Ask yours for its exact checklist.
- 6
Apply for the student visa
On the invitation, through Kyrgyzstan's e-visa portal or the embassy. The first visa is typically issued for a short period and then extended after you arrive.
- 7
Arrive and register
Your university guides registration and visa extensions after arrival.
What we arrange when you arrive
- Airport pickup when you land in Kyrgyzstan.
- We arrange your accommodation, normally the university hostel. The hostel and mess charges are paid separately and are listed in the fee structure below.
- Help with your first-year visa extension and medical, which are part of the fee structure.
The fee structure
These are the amounts for the route we arrange. Fees differ between universities and years, so we confirm the exact figures for your university in writing before you pay anything.
| Charge | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee, per semester | $2,000 |
| Contract fee | $500 |
| First e-visa (3 months) | $300 |
| First-year visa extension and medical | $200 |
| Registration charges | $1,500 |
The four charges other than tuition add up to $2,500. With two semesters of tuition in a year ($4,000), the first year comes to $6,500 on these figures.
Hostel and mess (charged separately)
| Charge | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|
| Hostel, per semester | $400 |
| Mess, per semester | $600 |
| Hostel security | $50 |
Hostel and mess come to $1,000 per semester, so $2,000 over two semesters, plus the $50 hostel security. With those included, the first year comes to $8,550 on these figures. Books and flights are extra, and so is any service fee for our help, which we quote after a free review.
Ask for it in writing, and compare
Ask every university for a written fee schedule that lists tuition, hostel, medical insurance and any yearly increases, and never pay a deposit before you have seen the university's recognition status as well.
Mistakes that cost students years
- Choosing a university because it is cheap, without checking recognition.
- Paying a deposit before seeing the recognition status and fee schedule in writing.
- Leaving attestation to the last month.
- Trusting an outdated list or a consultancy's claim about PM&DC.
Questions answered
Is a Kyrgyz MBBS valid in Pakistan?+
It can be, but only if your university meets PM&DC's recognition requirements and you pass the National Registration Examination. Verify the university yourself before you enrol.
Do I need MDCAT to study MBBS in Kyrgyzstan?+
PM&DC reportedly removed the MDCAT requirement for studying abroad in October 2026, but many sources are out of date. Confirm on pmdc.pk.
What is the NRE?+
The National Registration Examination is the exam foreign medical graduates take to register with PM&DC. It replaced the older NLE for foreign graduates.
How do I get the student visa?+
After admission, the university arranges an invitation from the Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and you apply through the e-visa portal or the embassy.
How much does MBBS in Kyrgyzstan cost?+
On the structure we arrange, tuition is US$2,000 per semester, plus a $500 contract fee, $300 for the first e-visa, $200 for the first-year visa extension and medical, and $1,500 registration charges. Those four charges total $2,500. Hostel is $400 and mess is $600 per semester, charged separately, plus a $50 hostel security. Books and flights are extra, and we confirm the figures for your university in writing before you pay.
Can Visaroo help with MBBS in Kyrgyzstan?+
Yes. We can help you shortlist universities, check recognition and prepare your documents. Message us for a quote. We don't guarantee admission or registration.