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Kyrgyzstan

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Still current at: 27 November 2009
Updated: 26 August 2009
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Local laws and customs

Kyrgyzstan has a secular constitution. Most Kyrgyz people are Muslims. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas. For more general information see travelling during Ramadan.
 
Possession and use of drugs is illegal and, if found guilty, you could face a lengthy prison sentence in basic conditions.
 
Homosexuality was legalised on 1 January 1998. However, homosexuality is not often discussed or recognised publicly. You should take care over public displays of affection.
 
Taking photos of anything that could be perceived as being of military or security interest may result in problems with the authorities.
 
For more general information for different types of travellers see your trip.

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Contacts

Kazakhstan, Astana, British Embassy

Address:

Kazakhstan, Astana, British Embassy
62, Kosmonavtov Street
Renco Building 6 Floor
Astana 010000

Kazakhstan, British Embassy Office Almaty
Samal Towers, 97 Zholdasbekova street 97,
Block A2, 9 Floor
Microdistrict Samal 2
Almaty 050051

Telephone:

+7 (7172) 556200 (Astana)
+7 (7272) 506191 (Almaty)

 

Fax:

+7 (7172) 556211 (Astana)
+7 (7272) 507962 (Almaty)

Email: BritishEmbassy@mail.online.kz

Email: AlmatyVisaGeneral@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:

Astana:
GMT: Mon-Thurs: 0300-1130; Fri: 0300-1000
Local: Mon-Thurs: 0900-1730; Fri: 0900-1600

Almaty:
GMT: Mon-Thurs: 0230-1100; Fri: 0230-0930
Local: Mon-Thurs: 0830-1700; Fri: 0830-1530

Website: http://UKinKZ.fco.gov.uk

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