Travel Information From Afghanistan to Kyrgyzstan

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Kyrgyzstan.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Kyrgyzstan.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Rabid dogs are commonly found in Kyrgyzstan. If you are bitten or scratched by a dog or other mammal while in Kyrgyzstan, there may be limited or no rabies treatment available.
Consider rabies vaccination before your trip if your activities mean you will be around dogs or wildlife.
Travelers more likely to encounter rabid animals include
• Campers, adventure travelers, or cave explorers (spelunkers)
• Veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers handling animal specimens
• Visitors to rural areas
Since children are more likely to be bitten or scratched by a dog or other animals, consider rabies vaccination for children traveling to Kyrgyzstan.

For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas
TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary.
TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Kyrgyz and Russian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Salam
Good morning = Kuttuu taŋ
Good afternoon = Kuttuu kün
Goodbye = Salamatta boluŋuz
Nice to meet you = Taanışkanıbızga kubanıçtamın

Conversational

How are you? = Kandaysız?
I am good thank you = men jakşımın rahmat
What’s your name? = Atıŋız kim?
My name is … = Menin atım …
Do you speak English? = Anglisçe sülöşö alasızbı?
I don’t speak … = men süylöböym…
How do you say… in … = Kantip aytasız… menen…
I don’t understand = Tüşünbödüm

Basics

Yes = aemnaelv
No = bo
Please = kaluna
Thank you = khob chai
You’re welcome = than nyinditonhab
Excuse me = kho a phai
Wait = lotha
Hurry up = vai aen
Go away = pai kai
Let’s go to = pai thi
I want to go to … = khonyyak pai
A little bit = nony nung
A lot = rai

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restoran
Do you have? … = Sende barbı? …
Not too spicy = Ötö açuu emes
It was delicious = Bul daamduu boldu
The bill, please = Esep, suranıç
How much? = Kança?
Very expensive = Abdan kımbat
Can you reduce the price? = Baanı arzandata alasızbı?
Please can I have a beer? = Suranıç, men sıra içsem bolobu?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taksi
Car = Maşina
Bus = Avtobus
Right = Tuura
Left = Solgo
Straight = Tüz
Stop here = Stop here

Places

Downtown = Şaardın borboru
Street = Köçö
Hotel = Meymankana
Museum = Muzey
Mall = Sooda borboru
Market = Bazar
Hospital = Oorukana
Doctor = Doktur
Police = Politsiya
Post office = Poçta
Bank = Bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Saat kança?
Today = Bügün
Tomorrow = Erteŋ
The day after tomorrow = Bürsügünü
Yesterday = Keçee
When? = Kaçan?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Tualet kayda?
Help me, please = Maga jardam beriŋizçi
Call an ambulance = Tez jardam çakır
I don’t feel goo = Men jakşı sezbeym

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Bishkek

Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, borders Central Asia's Tian Shan range. It’s a gateway to the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains and Ala Archa National Park, with glaciers and wildlife trails. The city’s arts scene encompasses the monumental State Museum of Fine Arts and the colonnaded Opera and Ballet Theater. The vast, central Ala-Too Square features the Manas monument, honoring the hero of the Kyrgyz Epic of Manas.

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Airport scams

Taxi drivers waiting outside Manas International Airport are known to rip off foreign passengers, and there is speculation that airport staff tell them which passengers are foreign tourists.

Some travelers have reported being greeted by people outside Kyrgyzstan's international airport who knew their names. You should pre-book transfers from the airport to your accommodation with a reputable company, or get in touch with your accommodation and ask them to organize an airport transfer. This is always the safest way to get to your first location no matter where you are in the world.

pickpocketing

Travel forums feature countless reports of pickpocketing in Kyrgyzstan. They say locals wait at night for travelers or those who look like they are not from the area to rob and assault. The same precautions should be taken here that you would take in urban areas anywhere in the world. Pickpockets can swiftly swoop in and swipe your stuff. Keep wallets zipped up and hidden, bags secured, backpacks at the front, you get the picture.

Be especially wary of strangers offering help or being overly friendly, and don't let anyone follow you back to your accommodation. Be aware of your surroundings, especially when using ATMs, currency exchanges and banks. Also take caution when walking through a bazaar or market, especially the Osh Bazaar where pickpocketing is common.

Miscellaneous crime

Crime in the capital, Bishkek
Downtown Bishkek can get sketchy after dark, and violent muggings have occurred. Travelers should be very cautious at night and avoid taking public transport or walking outside alone in dark areas. Be vigilant near bars, clubs, hotels and parks, as foreigners can be targeted and attacked in these areas. Travelers have reported being robbed by bands of young men as they walk back to their hotels from pubs or nightclubs. Drink spiking does occur in Kyrgyzstan, so always keep an eye on your drink and never accept any drinks from any friendly strangers.

One British traveler was injured in a shooting at a Bishkek bar in mid-2009. While this is a rare occurrence, get out of the location immediately if you sense trouble brewing.

Serious crimes including rape, assaults, robbery and kidnapping have involved tourists in the past. Thefts from uniformed police and criminal gangs are also possible.

Theft from cars and pickpocketing in open areas attracting travelers, such as public transport and markets are where you should be most careful with your belongings.

One traveler recommends staying in international-owned accommodation, as he felt the staff at the Kyrgyz accommodation where he stayed might have tipped off local criminals that a foreigner was there, and provided another room key so they could break in. Again, this is rare, however, you should always read reviews of accommodation options before booking. The more reliable, the better chance you have at finding safe accommodation.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Kyrgyzstan is Islam
• Don't forget to shake hands when greeting and departing - a nod of acknowledgement is also common. Good friends and family exchange kiss on each cheek and hugs.
• Don't hunt or take trophies without a proper license.
• Don't make the ”o” sign with one hand and slapping the top of it with the other hand (palm flat) once or twice - it’s considered rude. Extending the middle finger is rude too.
• Don't use your left hand when giving or receiving things.
• Don't expect locals to be direct communicators - they tend to speak in a very roundabout manner.
• Don't be surprised by people entering a closed room without knocking. It's common, and for them, it’s surprising if you lock the door to your room or ask them to knock before entering.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Kyrgyzstan?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Kyrgyzstan. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Kyrgyzstan is ranked 90th in the world. Health facilities are geographically well distributed but there are still remote areas with limited access to health services

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.