What are the visa & residency requirements in Bishkek?

"In order to enter Kyrgyzstan, visitors must obtain a visa prior to arrival. The process of applying for a visa involves submitting an application form, a valid passport, and a passport-sized photograph to the Kyrgyzstan Embassy or Consulate in the visitor's home country. Depending on the purpose of the visit, additional documents may be required. In order to apply for residency in Kyrgyzstan, applicants must submit an application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, and proof of financial means to the Migration Service of Kyrgyzstan. Depending on the purpose of the residency, additional documents may be required. The application process can take up to three months," remarked another expat who made the move to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.