Low riskAsia · Central AsiaKyrgyzstan Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Kyrgyzstan carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Kyrgyzstan. Special dosing may be needed for infants, those with allergies, or high-risk travelers departing soon.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Kyrgyzstan regardless of age.
Measles
Measles cases are rising worldwide. Get your MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Kyrgyzstan, especially if staying with local families or visiting smaller cities and rural areas.
Rabies
Rabid dogs are common in Kyrgyzstan. Consider getting rabies vaccine before travel if you'll be around animals or in remote areas where treatment may not be readily available.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider tick-borne encephalitis vaccine if you'll spend a lot of time outdoors in tick-prone areas of Kyrgyzstan.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Kyrgyzstan and is not required for entry.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
102
Medical / Ambulance
103
Fire
101
Tourist Police
102
U.S. Embassy
+996-312-597-000
Kyrgyzstan travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Kyrgyzstan?▼
For travel to Kyrgyzstan, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Kyrgyzstan?▼
No — Kyrgyzstan is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Kyrgyzstan?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Kyrgyzstan is currently rated low risk. Kyrgyzstan carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Kyrgyzstan?▼
Key emergency numbers in Kyrgyzstan are Police 102, Medical / Ambulance 103, Fire 101, Tourist Police 102 and U.S. Embassy +996-312-597-000. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.