Citizens of many countries can enter Kyrgyzstan visa-free for at least 30 days. Visas upon arrival at Manas International Airport are available for citizens of some countries, and e-visas are available for citizens of all countries. Learn more about Kyrgyzstan's visa policy here.

Kyrgyzstan shares land borders with Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the southeast. Some border crossings are not open for tourists, and some are only open seasonally. There are border crossings that are regularly and reliably crossed by foreigners in to and out of all four countries bordering Kyrgyzstan. Check the full list of border crossings here.

Traditional Kyrgyz dishes feature a lot of meat and bread, but lots of other foods are available too. The main meats are lamb, beef, and chicken. Pork is hard to find, since the population is majority Muslim. Fresh fruits and vegetables are common, especially in the summer (just make sure to wash them well before eating). There are many restaurants that feature Russian, European, or Chinese dishes, too, especially in Bishkek.

We offer you the best ski tours in Kyrgyzstan, the country famous for its mountains and soft snow that are so valued and loved by skiers. The most popular Kyrgyzstan ski resorts are located in the surroundings of Bishkek and near the city of Karakol that is not far from the Lake Issyk-Kul. This holiday will be the best option for fans of extreme sport, there are hotels and cottage houses, ski paths with the drop of more than 800 meters height, comfortable cable way and a big spectrum of services, among which heli-skiing takes up the first place.