Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Kyrgyzstan uses the Kyrgyzstani som (symbol: лв), code KGS.

Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 soms and 50, 10 and 1 tyiyns. Som is subdivided into 100 tyiyns. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 3 and 1 soms and 50, 10 and 1 tyiyns.

Tipping is usually not expected in Kyrgyzstan. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.

Automatic teller machines (local names: Банкомат or Банкоматтар) are common in Kyrgyzstan. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Kyrgyzstan is on average 3.0 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Kyrgyzstan is low. It is not as easy to find one.

You can buy a SIM card for about 23.61 KGS, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Beeline, MegaCom or O!.

Kyrgyzstan uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Kyrgyzstan upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Kyrgyzstan, dial +, then 996 (the country code for Kyrgyzstan), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Kyrgyzstan.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.