Practical info for Kyrgyzstan
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy in the Kyrgyz RepublicEmbassy
- Address
- 21 Erkindik BoulevardOffice 404, Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyzstan
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/kyrgyzstan/british-embassy-bishkek
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 14/09/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Som (KGS).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for KGS.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+06:00, +6 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Traffic drives on the right.
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Kyrgyzstan for up to 30 days. For stays longer than this, you’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Beeline (Sirocco, Airalo); Beeline/Bitel (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Kyrgyzstan
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Kyrgyzstan?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 102 ; Medical emergencies: 103 ; Medical emergencies: 151 ; Fire brigade: 101
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Kyrgyzstan?
British Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, 21 Erkindik BoulevardOffice 404, Bishkek, 720040, Kyrgyzstan. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Kyrgyzstan?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 14/09/2026.
What is the travel advice for Kyrgyzstan?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?
Currency: Som (KGS). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for KGS.
What is the time difference in Kyrgyzstan?
Local time: UTC+06:00, +6 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Kyrgyzstan?
Traffic drives on the right. Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Kyrgyzstan for up to 30 days. For stays longer than this, you’ll need to have both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and your UK driving licence with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Which mobile networks operate in Kyrgyzstan?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Beeline (Sirocco, Airalo); Beeline/Bitel (Sirocco).