WELCOME TO KYRGYZSTAN
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The Kyrgyz Republic is a Central Asian country of incredible natural beauty and proud nomadic traditions. Landlocked and mountainous, it borders Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest and China to the southeast. Annexed by Russia in 1876, it achieved independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It has the most liberal tourist visa policy in Central Asia and one of the more progressive post-Soviet governments in the region.
About
Kyrgyzstan
Travel tips
Personal safety
The country is generally safe for foreign volunteers and welcomes foreigners. You should be aware of general issues of personal safety, and be alert to the risk of pick-pockets in densely crowded places (markets and buses). It is very easy to change money in Bishkek and other towns (better to bring USD or Euros than pounds sterling) There are plenty of cash machines in Bishkek and they are available in the towns.
Useful info
Kyrgyzstan introduced a visa-free regime for citizens of 44 countries up to 60 days.
The list of countries: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican City