What are the visa & residency requirements in Kyrgyzstan?

"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, a passport-sized photograph, and a fee to the Kyrgyzstan embassy or consulate in the visitor's home country. To apply for residency in Kyrgyzstan, applicants must submit an application form, a valid passport, a passport-sized photograph, a medical certificate, and a fee to the Kyrgyzstan embassy or consulate in the applicant's home country. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a residency permit, which must be renewed every year," remarked another expat who made the move to Kyrgyzstan.