U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
There was no change to the advisory level. The "unrest” risk indicator was added, and the “other” risk indicator was removed.
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Is Kyrgyzstan safe? 🇰🇬
Asia · Updated
As of August 2026, Kyrgyzstan scores 61/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Kyrgyzstan Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 Kyrgyzstan destinations assessed, Karakol scores highest (63/100), while Osh scores lowest (59/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Kyrgyzstan: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
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Kyrgyzstan destinations by safety score
#1🇰🇬KarakolModerate · updated 29 July 202663#2🇰🇬BishkekModerate · updated 18 August 202662#3🇰🇬OshModerate · updated 29 July 202659
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03 · Evidence Signals
Kyrgyzstan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 75 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2020 | 1.7 / 100k | 88 | World Bank Open Data (2020) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 6990.0% | 100 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 2.3% | 88 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 57/100 | 57 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 41/100 | 41 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 13.3 / 100k | 57 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Kyrgyzstan safety FAQ
Is Kyrgyzstan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Kyrgyzstan Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Kyrgyzstan averages 61/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Kyrgyzstan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Karakol currently scores highest at 63/100 (Moderate). Osh scores lowest at 59/100.
Where does this Kyrgyzstan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.