Is Kyrgyzstan safe to travel to?

Kyrgyzstan has a practical risk score of 37/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.

What is the current travel advisory for Kyrgyzstan?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Kyrgyzstan is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Asia

Higher risk than 39% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and tourist scams.

Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability.

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Asia avg: 6275

🎭Scams

Asia avg: 5774

🚌Transport

Asia avg: 5168

🌊Natural Disaster

Asia avg: 2624

🏥Health

Asia avg: 2418

⚠️Violent Incident

Asia avg: 3512

🔓Petty Crime

Asia avg: 327

✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 2/10/2026

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2026-02-10 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Is Kyrgyzstan safe to travel to?: Kyrgyzstan has a practical risk score of 37/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Kyrgyzstan?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Kyrgyzstan are: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Kyrgyzstan?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Kyrgyzstan is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Kyrgyzstan?: Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.