The process of granting Kyrgyz citizenship to residents of the village of Chon-Gara, which was transferred to Kyrgyzstan under a border territory exchange agreement with Uzbekistan, has begun, the Presidential Administration told 24.kg news agency. Officials are holding informational meetings with local residents to explain the citizenship application process and the documents required. The citizenship registration process is expected to be completed by the end of this year. After obtaining citizenship, residents will be able to receive Kyrgyz passports and enjoy all the rights of citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic. The transfer of the settlements to Kyrgyzstan’s jurisdiction was announced in late June 2026 following the completion of the border territory exchange and the demarcation of the state border.