Kyrgyzstan

Overview

There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of violent crime, terrorism and the potential for civil unrest. There are areas where we advise New Zealanders to avoid non-essential travel.

There have been violent clashes along the Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan borders involving shelling and the exchange of gunfire.

Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Kyrgyzstan should be aware of are:

Terrorism – there is a threat from terrorism, particularly south and west of Osh.
Crime – foreigners can be targeted due to their perceived wealth. Robbery, mugging and pickpocketing have happened. Kidnappings have occurred.
Civil unrest – there is the potential for civil unrest, and demonstrations happen from time to time, particularly in the capital Bishkek.

See below for detailed travel advice.

Nearest office

New Zealand Embassy Moscow, Russian Federation

Moscow, Russian Federation

Street Address:
44 Povarskaya Ulitsa , Moscow 121069, Russian Federation

Telephone:
+7 495 956 3579

Alternate Telephone:
+7 495 956 3580

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
http://www.mfat.govt.nz/russia

Hours:
Mon - Fri 0900 - 1230, 1330 - 1730 hrs