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Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide

Bishkek Capital
KGS Currency
Kyrgyz Language
+996 Calling Code
Right Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free For Many Nationalities; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Arrival form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Fake taxi drivers
  • Currency exchange scams

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 102
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Yandex Taxi
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Local Banking Apps
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping 10% Is Appreciated In Restaurants
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $70 Family: $150

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict Laws Against Drugs
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Салам
Salam
Goodbye
Кош болуңуз
Kosh bolunuz
Please
Суранам
Suranaam
Thank you
Рахмат
Rakhmat
Sorry
Кечиресиз
Kechiresiz
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Сиз англисче сүйлөйсүзбү?
Siz anglishe syloyusuzbu?
I don’t understand
Мен түшүнбөйм
Men tushunboim
Can you speak slowly, please?
Баяу сүйлөй аласызбы, суранам?
Bayau syloy alasyzby, suranaam?
Can you help me, please?
Маға жардам бере аласызбы, суранам?
Maga jardam bere alasyzby, suranaam?
What does this mean?
Бул эмне дегенди билдирет?
Bul emne degendi bildirret?

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